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Durango mayor grills new CDOT director
to Nowhere connections emphasized at meet-and-greet
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FLC singers to perform in Europe
Fort Lewis College Choir, directed by Charissa Chiaravalloti, sings in the Student Union following this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day March of Solidarity. Fifty members of four choral groups…
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VALLEY IN BRIEF
Hospice of Mercy is offering a 10-week week grief support group for individuals who have experienced the loss due to death. The group will meet at Mercy Regional Medical Center,…
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Calendar of Events
Pine River Valley Bank Community Artist Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Reception for wildland firefighter and photographer Jake Niece. 884-9583. The Badly Bent, live at the BHS Performing Arts Center,…
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Art of flamenco coming to Durango
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana performs Thursday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.Photo by Lois Greenfield The troupe was founded in 1983 as the Spanish Dance Arts Company…
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Conservation seedling trees available
Coloradans interested in conservation goals such as creating natural windbreaks, improving wildlife habitat or reforesting properties impacted by wildfire or other natural disturbances are eligible to purchase the low-cost seedlings.…
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Ukeleles coming to Bayfield
Be FRANK Foundation will present a six-week after school session for third through fifth grade students on Tuesdays. Classes are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and start Tuesday, Feb. 17…
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Rotary raises fun(ds) with Red Ball Express
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Bayfield history on exhibit at library
We are located at 11 West Mill Street and will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but your generous donations help to…
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Dylan’s mother calls for arrest of Mark Redwine
D.A., sheriff's office need to focus on son's murder, Elaine Hatfield says
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Library starting personal history project
“We are looking for local seniors to join our program and learn how to research, write, record, and share their life stories,” said Karen Lemke, the library’s public relations manager…
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Local Dems elect their ‘super team’
Newly elected Executive Committee of the La Plata Democrats members are, from left, Bonnie Schmidt-Cabrera, Julie Ginter, Darren White, Wanda Cason, Tom Morrissey, Candace Richerson, Margaret Martin, Tim Pankowski and…
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Senators call for debate on use of force
IS: ‘Every word is going to be pored over to get the job done’
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Local Briefs
The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer a computer workshop called “Internet Skills,” conducted by Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Participants…
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Teacher appreciation day Monday at DMR
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort would like to see full lifts Monday for La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Day.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file photo Up to $20 of every lift ticket…
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Dayplanner Friday
Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636…
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The Blotter
Thursday 12:28 a.m. A suspicious man reportedly was undressing inside of Conoco Express Mart, 901 Camino del Rio. Wednesday 5:18 p.m. A man reportedly was loitering in front of Durango…
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Ceiling pipe breaks at DHS
A ball that was kicked hit a sprinkler head and activated the system shortly before 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the school, she said. The pipe gushed a “pretty significant amount”…
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Llama death not considered a crime
A llama found dead on Trail Road in Hesperus was killed by an animal, not a bullet, Jon Patla, director of animal protection, at the Humane Society of La Plata…
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Montezuma County housing grant
HUD grants to Colorado housing authorities this year total $10 million. HUD sends money annually to 3,100 such agencies nationwide. The HUD grant to Montezuma County this year is $45,894,…