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Setting some goals
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Setting some goals

August 21, 2014

The Fort Lewis College women’s soccer team prepares for an upcoming exhibition game with Adams State University this Saturday in Alamosa. Sophomore athletic training major Carolyn Archer, left, junior exercise…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 21, 2014

During September, 62 Durango area businesses will offer incentives or discounts to people who show their Durango Public Library card. A list of participating businesses can be found at www.durangopubliclibrary.org,…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

August 21, 2014

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Creature Comforts 30th anniversary event and sale, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 305…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 21, 2014

Wednesday 12:18 a.m. A person was reportedly boisterous and imbibing in alcohol near a church, 556 East Fifth Ave. 3:25 p.m. A woman called the police saying her landlord was…

La Plata County Fair results available
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La Plata County Fair results available

August 21, 2014

Overall results of this year’s La Plata County Fair festivities and competitions are available. The open class results have been compiled by fair officials into this 50-page PDF document. Some…

Library card can earn discounts around town
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Library card can earn discounts around town

August 21, 2014

The library has partnered with more than 60 local businesses and organizations for National Library Card Month. The discounts include buy one, get one free hot chocolates at Animas Chocolate…

Free entry at Mesa Verde National Park
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Free entry at Mesa Verde National Park

August 21, 2014

The United States was the first country in the world, in 1916, to set aside its most significant places in order that they be enjoyed by all. Today the country…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 20, 2014

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be opened from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday on the west side of the Student Union building at Fort Lewis College. The stand will…

Rock steady
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Rock steady

August 20, 2014

Stretch of Highway 3 to close to stabilize face of cliffs

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 20, 2014

Tuesday 8:22 a.m. An intoxicated man was passed out behind a dumpster at Durango Animal hospital, 2461 Main Ave. An arrest was made. 3:28 p.m. Two men were “play fighting”…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

August 20, 2014

Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Durango Parkinson Support…

Glory days of Purg
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Glory days of Purg

August 20, 2014

Reunion of ski area old-timers sets stage for 50-year event

Electric cooperative hires new CEO
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Electric cooperative hires new CEO

August 20, 2014

Dreyspring’s first day on the job will be Sept. 1. He replaces Greg Munro, who retired Aug. 1. Before founding his consulting company in March, Dreyspring, 56, was president and…

Numbers up at Durango Welcome Center
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Numbers up at Durango Welcome Center

August 20, 2014

Year-to-date through the end of July, the Durango Welcome Center has seen 58,770 individuals come through its doors, according to a Durango Business Improvement District news release. That is a…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 19, 2014

United Blood Services announced an urgent appeal for type O blood donors. Donors may call (505) 246-1457 or visit www. UnitedBloodServices.org/nm to make an appointment. Six percent of the population…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

August 19, 2014

Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 19, 2014

Tuesday 2:05 a.m. A group of people was reportedly talking loudly in a residential neighborhood in the 500 block of East Fifth Avenue. Monday 5:19 p.m. A group of people…

Bayfield resident named board member for Region 9
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Bayfield resident named board member for Region 9

August 19, 2014

Sanders Sanders retired to Bayfield after a 40-year career with Lucent Technology (AT&T) in Oklahoma. After moving to Bayfield in 2007, Sanders worked at Mercy Regional Medical Center and Annie’s…

Memorial service to be held on Main
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Memorial service to be held on Main

August 19, 2014

The Main Mall now stands where six buildings were destroyed in a fire on Aug. 24, 1974. The block will be closed Sunday morning for a memorial service for the…