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The La Plata Quilters Guild drew the winning ticket for this year’s raffle quilt at its annual Christmas party. Clark Kepple, the winner, received a multi-colored bear-paw quilt. Natural foods…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Tuesday Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Super Ted’s Super Trivia Night, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., 247-5792. Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.,…
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The Blotter
Monday 12:11 a.m. A man was arrested after he pulled a knife on another man at a bar in an establishment in the 600 block of Main Avenue. Both men…
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Long-distance genetic counseling available
A gasoline station attendant pumps gas Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Portland, Ore. Oil prices are hitting new highs, going above 76 dollars a barrel today. Traders are reacting to…
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Hilltop resident caught after going missing
Dylan Brent Sanchez, who was serving two years for trespassing in a dwelling, received a pass on Dec. 16 to see a mental-health therapist but didn’t return. Neither Hilltop or…
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Workshop on ancestral Puebloans
Twenty-five K-12 educators, including three graduate students, will study the native Puebloans of the central Mesa Verde region from June 28 to July 18. Crow Canyon will choose participants from…
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Molas, Coal Bank restrooms in limbo
The county took over the job last year after the federal agency said it would demolish them if no one stepped up to do the job. Now, county money has…
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FLC’s continuing-ed program now professional, no longer personal
“This is a positive change,” Gigi Baty, director of the program, said Thursday. “It’s positive for the community, for the college and for Continuing Education.” Enrichment classes were well-received, Baty…
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Dayplanner Monday
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. Arts and Entertainment Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR…
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And the West is History
75 years ago: “The Kiva Theater will hold its yearly Kiddies’ Christmas Party with this year’s show planned to be bigger than ever. There will be free treats. The feature…
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Get ready for blustery, post-solstice weather to blow in
a smorgasbord: Wind, snow and sun
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Afternoon swim, evening with St. Nick
Jeremiah Roybal, 4, of Albuquerque, got to spend Saturday afternoon at the Durango Community Recreation Center pool before going on The Polar Express Saturday night. Jeremiah is the son of…
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Congress asked to renew support for new parents
Home-visiting programs for struggling families were pioneered in Colorado. Now, the Colorado Children’s Campaign is among 14 state organizations – and 750 nationwide – asking that federal funding for these…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Winter Solstice Sacred Sound Yoga, 4-5:30 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Road, with Tibetan bowls, didgeridoos and…
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Sky-high hopes
cost of upgrades has some officials questioning if it’s necessary – and how we’ll pay for it
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And the West is History
cargetspush<br><br>Herald<br><br>“Motorists in Durango found the streets very slick the morning of Feb. 6, 1964 after a sudden snowstorm hit the area during the night. Some of the hills in town…
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A group of Durango residents are working to help longtime Durango resident Eileen Reedy, who recently suffered a life-changing accident, by holding an event in her honor from 1 to…
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Dayplanner Saturday
Free wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., The Wine Merchant, 1514 Main Ave. Arts and Entertainment National Theatre Live: “Frankenstein,” 11 a.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, $15. “Joseph and…
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Country Christmas
Jeff Johnson, with The High Rollers, spent much of Friday afternoon preparing for a Christmas party at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald
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The Blotter
Thursday 1:32 p.m. A group of juveniles was toilet-papering someone’s house and attempting to light the toilet paper on fire in the 1100 block of East Fifth Avenue. 5:59 p.m.…
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“Inklings,” a book club for children in second- and third-grade, will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 6. Snacks will be provided. Sign-up is required. To sign-up,…