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Local Briefs
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
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
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
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…
Watch out for scammers while holiday shopping
Everything from fake websites to gift-card fraud used as ploys
BID seeks feedback for Sidewalk Vending Days
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
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
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
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
construction drifts toward downtown area, land is becoming scarce, lots becoming more expensive
TABOR may keep money from Colorado schools
‘This is like the Grinch ... stealing the roof off the schools’
Spreading good cheer
Bill may lead to higher base wages
association head: Increased minimums could ax some jobs
Local Briefs
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
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
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
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…
Wolf Creek Ski Area owner gets probation, fine
Pitcher conducted avalanche training on Forest Service land without permit
City takes comment on trail closures
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
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…