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Economic development meeting canceled
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Economic development meeting canceled

January 13, 2015

The meeting was to feature Denver-based staff from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The agenda included an update on the Colorado Blueprint, regional industry trends and…

Swearing in the crew
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Swearing in the crew

January 12, 2015

Newly sworn in La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith swears in deputies and civilians in mass at the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday afternoon.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 12, 2015

The Manna Soup Kitchen will begin a new semester of the Manna Culinary Arts program, run in partnership with Southwest Colorado Community College. Registration will run through Friday, with classes…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 12, 2015

Sunday 8:40 p.m. A man and a woman were involved in a physical altercation at the Iron Horse Inn, 5800 Main Ave. At least one arrest was made. Saturday 6:28…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

January 12, 2015

Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, Colorado Contractors Association and the Colorado Department of…

Second annual education fair
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Second annual education fair

January 12, 2015

The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in the college ballroom. Visitors can learn about diverse curricula, programs and distinguishing feature of the schools. Email [email protected] for more…

Green business lunch offered Wednesday at Strater
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Green business lunch offered Wednesday at Strater

January 12, 2015

Kate Greenberg will speak about how young farmers and ranchers are reshaping the food system and taking over as stewards of natural resources. The event begins at noon at the…

Smoke in Animas Valley from controlled burn
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Smoke in Animas Valley from controlled burn

January 12, 2015

Stan Sparks, visitor information specialist with the Columbine Ranger District, said crews are burning piles, and crews will continue to burn in the area during favorable weather conditions, like today.…

Airport had busy Christmas season
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Airport had busy Christmas season

January 12, 2015

Passengers arrive at the Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2012. The airport had a busy Christmas season in 2014, according to a recent report.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The number…

Mercy lauded for high patient-safety rating
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Mercy lauded for high patient-safety rating

January 12, 2015

Mercy Regional Medical Center earned laurels from Consumer Reports for its patient-safety record.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald The February issue of the magazine said Mercy is among 32 hospitals nationally that earned…

Schools work on food waste
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Schools work on food waste

January 11, 2015

Durango school district making effort to curb students from throwing away uneaten food

A winter’s dance
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A winter’s dance

January 11, 2015

Hundreds hit Vallecito Reservoir for Nordic Ski Club’s Demo Days

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 11, 2015

A Compassionate Communication Reading Group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Smiley Building in Room 12, 1309 East…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

January 11, 2015

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. A free “Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado”…

Schirard’s mixed history
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Schirard’s mixed history

January 10, 2015

taking office in 1994, sheriff has been characterized as both a ‘leader’ and a ‘good ol’ boy’