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December 17, 2014

The city of Durango Parking Division will remove the device for reading old cash keys from the Durango Transit Center at the end of December. The program to exchange the…

5 Durango babies born on 12/13/14
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5 Durango babies born on 12/13/14

December 17, 2014

Mercy spokesman David Bruzzese did not respond to questions about the time of the babies’ births. But there’s a one in 288 chance that one of the babies was born…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

December 17, 2014

Wednesday 12:43 a.m. Four people were seen fighting behind J. Bo’s Pizza & Rib Co., 1301 Florida Road. Tuesday 12:46 p.m. A man seen in the women’s bathroom at the…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

December 17, 2014

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. “Feng Shui: Create a…

BID seeks feedback for Sidewalk Vending Days
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BID seeks feedback for Sidewalk Vending Days

December 17, 2014

During Sidewalk Vending Days, local merchants will be able to set up shop on the sidewalk in front of their stores. Dates have yet to be determined.JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file photo…

Durango wins Top Western Town
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Durango wins Top Western Town

December 17, 2014

Corey Condiotti, 11, has his costume adjusted before an old west photo at Thru the Lens on Main Avenue in Durango.Durango Herald file photo Durango took the No. 1 spot…

Tipton, Bennet to join Hermosa celebration
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Tipton, Bennet to join Hermosa celebration

December 17, 2014

The event, scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., will include a slide show, comments from Bennet and Tipton, refreshments donated by Carver Brewing Co. and a light lunch, according to…

Coat and blanket drive underway
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Coat and blanket drive underway

December 17, 2014

Zach Graveson, left, and Mike Testa of Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness drop off 250 winter coats at the Durango Community Shelter during last year’s drive.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo…

Filling in Durango
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Filling in Durango

December 16, 2014

construction drifts toward downtown area, land is becoming scarce, lots becoming more expensive

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

December 16, 2014

This is the holiday schedule for the city of Durango: City administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, including offices at City Hall, River City Hall, police station and substation,…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

December 16, 2014

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 & Girls Club of La Plata County,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

December 16, 2014

Monday 7:23 a.m. A woman called police to report suspicious items she found hidden near her yard in the 2400 block of Delwood Avenue. 3:35 p.m. A woman was cited…

City to replace old meter keys
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City to replace old meter keys

December 16, 2014

The device used to read the old cash keys at the Durango Transit Center will no longer be available after this month.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The program to exchange…

City takes comment on trail closures
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City takes comment on trail closures

December 16, 2014

Some local trails may be closed, and others may be realigned, but that’s open to debate. Many of those being considered for closure are some of the steepest, most challenging…

La Plata Home Fund receives $10,000 award
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La Plata Home Fund receives $10,000 award

December 16, 2014

Iverson The award was created in honor of the Finance Authorities’ 40th anniversary to recognize Colorado nonprofits whose work align with the mission of supporting affordable homeownership, developing or preserving…