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Wednesday 3:01 p.m. An intoxicated man was seen walking in the roadway near Walgreens, 2701 Main Ave. 8:01 p.m. Someone called the police to report hearing two gunshots in the…
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A snowshoe workshop called “Winter Ecosystems and the Snowpack” will take place from 10 a.m. from noon Saturday at Andrews Lake. The workshop is free for members, and $10 for…
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Dayplanner Friday
“Memoirs” writing group meeting, 1:15 p.m., Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave, 259-2630. San Juan Square Dance Club, 6 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 884-1338. Arts…
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Workshop for grant writers in food production
Jim Poe inspects the joints of a 22-square-foot growing dome at the Pine River Community Garden at the Pine River Public Library. A workshop will offer tips for food-related grant…
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How many parking tickets did Durango issue in 2014?
But according to data yielded by an open records request, the avalanche of citations issued by Durango’s Transit Department last year makes the city’s police force look downright gentle. In…
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Mercury receives two customer service awards
Mercury Payment Systems, headquartered in Durango, received two awards for customer service.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo The Customer Service Institute of America selected Mercury for the 2014 “International Service Excellence…
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Online hunter safety courses offered
The Durango Gun Club hosts sight-in days in the fall for those interested in getting their rifles dialed in for hunting season.Durango Herald file photo Using the home-study format, students…
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A bit off the top
Despite the dearth of snow in recent days, Johnny Johnson, of TL Roofing in Durango, found some unwanted snow to shovel on the roof of the old Vectra Bank building…
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Civil unions fix killed in committee
Democrats claim Republicans stall progress and equality
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Final open house on airport plan Wednesday night
Commission preparing to make recommendation
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Former newspaperman endows scholarship with Fort Lewis College
It will be an unrestricted scholarship, meaning it can be awarded for financial need or academic performance, said Mark Jastorff, the college’s vice president for advancement. The Walter Dear Scholarship…
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The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer these computer workshops conducted by Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, from 9 a.m. to noon: “iPad I” will take place…
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Health exchange could face audit
panel advances measure that would require extensive review
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Trash bin fires more common in winter
Firefighters find smoldering Dumpster at 30th Street and Main
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Dayplanner Thursday
High Noon Rotary Club meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Free Zumba basics for beginners class, 6-7 p.m., Florida Mesa Grange, 656 Colorado Highway 172, 903-3588.…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 5:55 a.m. A semitrailer was partially blocking traffic and causing a hazard at Turner Drive and Sheppard Drive. Tuesday 8:02 a.m. Someone reported gas being stolen from several cars…
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Where’s the snow? Another chance Thursday
Skiers and snowboarders saw cloudy skies but no snow Wednesday at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. Weather forecasters say there’s another chance for snow Thursday morning.Courtesy of Purgatory Durango Mountain…
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Party divide rules in State of Union response
Colorado Dems like middle-class focus; GOP sees weak record
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Dog days … for now
Ruby enjoys the warm rays of midday sun from her perch in Mountain Bike Specialists on Main Avenue Tuesday. Ruby, the dog of employee Jeremy Thompson, may be sensing a…
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The Blotter
Monday 12:30 p.m. A man was arrested for shoplifting from south City Market, 6 Town Plaza. Sunday 1:47 a.m. A suspicious man wearing a half-mask and sunglasses was seen at…
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Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community, will host a Caregiver Support Group at 10 a.m. Saturday at the center,…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County,…