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Bear smashes car window for some trail mix
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Bear smashes car window for some trail mix

August 12, 2014

The window may have been left down a few inches, enabling the bear to break the window and get in, said Lynn May, mother of car owner Jeremy May. The…

County’s pot rules to take effect this week
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County’s pot rules to take effect this week

August 11, 2014

La Plata County’s regulations regarding legal marijuana businesses will go into effect Friday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo La Plata County’s new regulations for medical and recreational marijuana have been in…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 10, 2014

The city of Durango has partnered with Peak Democracy to launch Virtual City Hall, an online platform designed to engage city residents in a conversation that will harness their input…

Unbalanced perception
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Unbalanced perception

August 10, 2014

Abortion accounts for less than 10 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services, but the attention it receives outweighs the others

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

August 10, 2014

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. San Juan Mountains Association’s annual volunteer/members appreciation picnic,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 10, 2014

Sunday 2:49 p.m. A woman attempted to shoplift from north City Market, 3130 Main Ave. 11:58 p.m. A man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio.…

Not quite an endless summer
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Not quite an endless summer

August 10, 2014

After an afternoon of horseback riding, Mykah, front, Nykole and Rylee Meshew of Bayfield enjoy frozen yogurt in downtown Durango outside of Top That Frozen Yogurt on a hot Monday…

Lightning ignites small fires south of Durango
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Lightning ignites small fires south of Durango

August 10, 2014

Capt. Koby Westerholm with the Durango Fire Protection District said two fire engines and six firefighters from his agency responded to the Spring Fire, and he expected the crew to…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

August 9, 2014

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, next to Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Family yoga in Oxford, ages 3-93, 10:30 a.m., in…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 9, 2014

The Ignacio FFA Booster Club will host the “Taste of the Four Corners” fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio. Dinner…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

August 9, 2014

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com.…

Jaw Breaker named Grand Champion Market Beef steer
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Jaw Breaker named Grand Champion Market Beef steer

August 9, 2014

What’s more, after judges selected champion animals, the popular auction brought almost 10 times the market value to the kids who reared them. It’s a way for the community to…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 9, 2014

Steve Ruddell of CarbonVerde, LLC will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. After first presenting on the U.S.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 8, 2014

Thursday 2:28 p.m. A woman reported having her purse stolen the night before at El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 4:25 p.m. An intoxicated man was passed out on a…

Stack ’em high
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Stack ’em high

August 8, 2014

From left, brothers Wyatt, August and Harrison Falborn with the help of Satchel, not shown, build up the Powerhouse Science Center’s outdoor Jenga tower on Friday afternoon. The family, which…