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The Blotter

Tuesday 1:40 p.m. Someone called the police to report that an intoxicated man fell off his bicycle on Camino del…

July 9, 2014

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Swinging good reads

Amanda Newell of Riverside, Calif., and a few fellow staffers at Camp Kivu took some time Wednesday afternoon to relax…

July 9, 2014

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More people parking downtown

rates are not dissuading people from plugging meters

July 9, 2014

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2 District 9-R schools intensify curriculum

DHS, Miller take global approach

July 9, 2014

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Fallen tree caused power outage

Storm cells moving through the wooded, mountainous area in the Cascade Creek and Mills Creek neighborhoods brought lightning and high…

July 9, 2014

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Ska fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity

The Hammers and High Heels fundraiser will take place Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. At Ska Brewing Co. in…

July 9, 2014

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Dems seek to counter birth-control decision

skips Denver fundraiser with Obama to introduce bill

July 9, 2014

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Parade nearly doubles in size

first time, winners get money

July 9, 2014

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Child deaths in cars stem from routine change

“Children have stopped going to school or someone else is taking them to the day care, so there’s something new,”…

July 9, 2014

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Flash-flood watch issued

rain expected to linger through Friday

July 9, 2014

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Hunting programs for women, youths

The Hunter Outreach Program is for women and youths interested in learning how to hunt big or small game –…

July 9, 2014

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Highway between Mancos-Dolores closed today

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July 9, 2014

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Solar-panel project to benefit low-income families

GRID Alternatives, based in Oakland, California, will work with staff members of the Four Corners Office for Resources Efficiency, La…

July 9, 2014

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Single-lane traffic on Highway 550

Lane closures at the intersection of 550/160 caused some delay for motorists Wednesday morning.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The concrete dries in…

July 9, 2014

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National Weather Service issues flash flood watch

Rain has been reported in Vallecito and Ignacio, but none had fallen in Bayfield as of 4 p.m. Tuesday. The…

July 8, 2014

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Local Briefs

Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, will show “Iron Man 3” on its outdoor screen at dusk on Saturday.…

July 8, 2014

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Power outage in Cascade Creek area

LPEA crews were walking the mountainous, wooded area to find the cause of the remaining outages. The overall cause of…

July 8, 2014

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Funding available for new health centers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could award $100 million in grants for new centers in Colorado and…

July 8, 2014

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Welcoming our visitors for 2 years

Durangoans attend the grand opening for the Durango Welcome Center during summer 2012. The center helped 102,000 visitors during its…

July 8, 2014

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Fire chiefs hold off on burn bans

Precipitation late last year has helped

July 8, 2014

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Local baby has heart transplant

hopes to raise $30K

July 8, 2014

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DHS theater students shine

Emma Buchanan performing her musical solo at the Lied Theatre in front of educators, Broadway Professionals, theatre students, and college…

July 8, 2014

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Free CPR group training

AP File photo It would be convenient to have no more than 20 people in a group, said Barbara Lawson…

July 8, 2014

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Is Durango the ‘best adventure town’ in Colorado? A magazine is asking

A cataraft punches through Corner Pocket Rapid on the Animas River at Whitewater Park. With so many outdoor sports available,…

July 8, 2014

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An inch for every foot

Durango man replicates Silverton train depot

July 7, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

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. Durango…

July 7, 2014

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Sportsmen’s bill hits rough waters

Environmental, gun-control issues chill Udall measure

July 7, 2014

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Council reconsiders vacation rentals, pot

Brant opts not to vote

July 7, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 12:12 a.m. Someone reported an intoxicated woman throwing up against a car in the parking lot of the 8th…

July 7, 2014

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Human-made monsoon

While many implored the heavens for more rain Tuesday afternoon, 10-year-old Marisa Smith, daughter of Tim and Debbie Smith, took…

July 7, 2014