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Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

November 14, 2014

Four Corners Veterans Stand Down event, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oak Room of the Strater Hotel…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 14, 2014

Friday 12:27 a.m. Someone reported a gray and white dog at-large near east 29th Street and Riverview Drive. Thursday 2:09 p.m. Two women stole a bottle of liquor from Liquor…

Soggy start to the weekend
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Soggy start to the weekend

November 14, 2014

A Fort Lewis College student dodges afternoon rain on campus Friday. The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of rain and snow today, with a high of 45…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 14, 2014

The Durango Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fish Hatchery, 151 E. 16th St. The meeting agenda will include planning for the…

FLC coach in ‘Sports Illustrated’ spotlight
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FLC coach in ‘Sports Illustrated’ spotlight

November 14, 2014

An article in Sports Illustrated chronicles John L. Smith’s journey from six Division I football teams to coaching at Division II’s FLC.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo Fort Lewis College head…

Accelerator program accepting applicants
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Accelerator program accepting applicants

November 14, 2014

Members of a previous SCAPE session, Eric Sioris and Cynthia Johnson, discuss future plans of their new business with a pending name of “TimePro,” where people can rent part-time executive…

Today’s forecast: gloomy
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Today’s forecast: gloomy

November 14, 2014

Gray skies blanketed Durango on Friday. Visit http://www.durangoherald.com/section/Webcams/ to view more webcam images from the region.Durango Herald According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, the skies will make…

Slash burns in Hermosa, Vallecito
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Slash burns in Hermosa, Vallecito

November 14, 2014

A large slash pile burns at the lower portion of Animas City Mountain in this file photo. The U.S. Forest Service plans to set fire to similar piles through December…

Dalton Ranch power restored
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Dalton Ranch power restored

November 14, 2014

The switch box that was overgrown with vegetation that led to a brief power outage Friday morning in the Dalton Ranch subdivision.Courtesy of La Plata Electric Association An accumulation of…

Autumn glory waning
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Autumn glory waning

November 13, 2014

Autumn leaves have been spectacular this fall, but they have been hitting the ground as low temperatures sink into the 20s and rain-snow is forecast for today and tonight. This…

Architect wins award for Ignacio school design
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Architect wins award for Ignacio school design

November 13, 2014

The Ignacio Middle School cafeteria can convert into a performance space, as well. The school's architect recently won a state architecture award.FILE PHOTO BY MELANIE B. MAZUR RTA Architects was…

Valley in brief
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Valley in brief

November 13, 2014

Ignacio Community Library is offering a free class overviewing different eReaders, eBooks, and how to check out library books from home. Readers can stop by with an eReader or use…