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Durango charter Juniper School to delay opening a year
Failure to get start-up grant changed financial picture
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The Blotter
Sunday 9:50 a.m. A woman’s car was broken into overnight in the west 100 block of 30th Street. Saturday 9:41 a.m. A man reported that his neighbor was shoveling in…
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Second trial starts for Hesperus man accused of child sex assault
Procedural error led to mistrial in October
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Poll shows Western voters don’t want to hand back federal land
Nearly 60 percent of Coloradans oppose privatizing public lands
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Republican field for U.S. Senate race grows larger
State Rep. Jon Keyser of Morrison enters race to unseat Michael Bennet
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Tuesday Durango Dayplanner
Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. Great Decisions discussion group discusses “Middle East Alliances,” 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library,…
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In Colorado, budget fight looms
Colorado lawmakers prepare for divisive debate about spending
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Local Briefs
The city Parking Division is directed to immobilize vehicles with two or more unpaid citations. Drivers who are eligible for immobilization will be receiving an additional letter in the coming…
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Junction Creek mountain lion creating a buzz
‘Welcome to Colorado,’ says unimpressed Durangoan
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La Plata County mulls tax questions for 2016 ballot
Needs include airport expansion, adding to road and bridge fund
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Durango Utilities Commission hears merits of fluoride in drinking water
Teeth demineralization prevention noted
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Durangoans can expect sunny days, frigid nights
Sub-zero temperatures likely Tuesday night
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Colorado postpones switch to SAT tests to spring 2017
Transition for college entrance exams includes PSAT for 10th-graders
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Before spreading ashes on public lands, check the rules
Agencies have different requirements for private ceremonies with cremains
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After a delay for Gold King Mine spill, Bill Simon, co-founder of the Animas River Stakeholders Group, finally enjoying retirement
“There’s enough people that know my phone number to get in touch with me when something goes wrong with the river,” Simon said. He immediately left the office in his…
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Consumer Affairs website ranks Cortez among state’s safest towns
Ranked No. 5 in for low risk to home burglary
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Cortez to mull allowing outdoor dining, drinking
According to the proposed three-page legislation, downtown business owners would be permitted to apply for a license, granting them permission to serve both food and alcohol on city sidewalks. The…
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Upper Pine Fire Protection District seeks ambulance
Upper Pine Fire Protection District is down to two ambulances, one of its own and one borrowed from the Durango Fire Protection District.Photo courtesy Osage Ambulance The district board held…
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The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet on Thursday at its new location, First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The program will include completed Block of the Month projects…
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Monday Durango Dayplanner
Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt,…
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Durango-La Plata County Airport ranks gets low marks for delays compared to other airports
Weather, remoteness cited as reasons by airport director
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Durangoan Tad Elliott wins fourth cross country skiing national championship
Elliott takes XC skiing nationals
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Vehicles in plow zones will be towed early Monday in Durango
Even more snowfall expected Thursday
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Three Springs community in Durango prepares for more growth
1,000 people expected to live in subdivision by end of ’16
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Education Fair to provide look at 26 Durango schools
The 2015 Education Fair offered Durango families a look at the choices they have for their children’s education, such as Big Picture High School, with Principal Alain Henry and advisor…
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Sunday Dayplanner
Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal tango practice and instruction, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 U.S. Highway 160, tangodurango.info, 533-7231.…
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The Thrive! Living Wage Coalition will meet Monday on the third floor of the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Updates…
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Phone service restored at Los Ranchitos subdivision north of Durango
Source of problem remains unclear
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Colorado Rep. J. Paul Brown to announce re-election bid Jan. 16
Republican expects ‘tough and dirty campaign’