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Skateboarder hit on Florida Road
A skateboarder was struck by a vehicle around 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening at Florida Road and North College Drive. “The reports are that he came out of nowhere,” said Sgt.…
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Local Briefs
La Plata Conservation District will hold its annual meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Pine Room of the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. An open board meeting…
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Durango makes list of state’s sexiest cities
Darlene Redmond, as little Miss Muffet, during the 2012 Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts. Durango was named fifth-sexiest town in Colorado by the Movoto Real Estate Blog.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…
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Playground to close Friday for work
The Folsom Park Playground will be closed Friday through Nov. 21 for construction.City of Durango The city will install playground curbing and an access walk during the closure. The length…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 11:22 a.m. Someone reported finding a suspicious backpack stuffed in the bushes near West College Drive and Narrow Gauge Avenue. 7:41 p.m. An intoxicated man was seen banging on…
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Dayplanner Friday
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. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership…
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Retailers offer chance to win free parking
Frances Rivera of Ignacio feeds the meter near Main Avenue. Several downtown Durango retailers are offering a chance to win a “Smart Card” worth $20 in a drawing.Durango Herald file…
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Outdoors groups back carbon rules
A group of 10 outdoor organizations and businesses have released a letter supporting EPA climate-change rules. John Gale, national sportsmen campaigns manager for the National Wildlife Federation, also notes the…
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Fracking emissions still high despite regulations
Study: Rapidly expanding gas, oil hard to keep up with
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Court date set for man charged in death
In a hearing Nov. 7, 6th Judicial District Court Judge Gregory Lyman found probable cause for McFarland, 30, to stand trial on assault in the second degree and a crime…
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Oxbow bird study shows wide diversity
Preserve to close from Dec. 1 until June 30 for more research
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City to install Wi-Fi for meters
Meters throughout downtown have changed from the past year and now feature a few more options such as “Smart Cards” and credit cards. The city is working to install Wi-Fi…
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Health experts to give free talk, advice
Cindy Humiston, center, a client of Mountain View TLC, discusses her health care with nutritional coach Marissa Kleinsmith, left, and Dr. Kirsten “Kicki” Searfus. Mountain View TLC is sponsoring a…
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New scam involving LPEA
Scammers call businesses to say their power will be cut if they don’t settle an outstanding debt. This time around, the scammers say the bill must be paid at Rite…
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Republican Brad Blake still ahead of Roebuck
Parker said the 90-vote margin wasn’t tight enough to trigger a recount.
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Local Briefs
The local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance group is in need of volunteers to prepare tax returns at no charge for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. Training and software are provided. Returns…
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I’m dreaming …
Jeff Ellingson with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hangs Christmas lights from the roofline of the train depot on Wednesday under mostly cloudy skies that promise to bring…
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Agency pitches plan to boost deer
Improvements, fewer hunting licenses aimed at healing declining populations
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The Blotter
Tuesday 4:12 p.m. An intoxicated woman was hanging out by the deli inside south City Market, and she refused to leave the premises. Monday 9:30 a.m. Two suspicious men were…
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Dayplanner Thursday
“How to Coach Your Child to a Motivated Mindset” presentation, 8:30 a.m., Park Elementary School, 623 E. Fifth St., 749-9607. Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino…