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The Blotter
Wednesday 4:12 p.m. A man was panhandling in an intersection on Camino del Rio. 4:51 p.m. A man was trying to get into a storage unit at Tippy Canoe, 925…
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Overcast skies, cold temperatures expected through Thanksgiving weekend
Catherine Milton walks her dog, Sam, on Wednesday in Durango. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service has a 20 percent chance of snow and rain on Thanksgiving, with…
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Coats and blankets to benefit Durango Community Shelter, Southwest Safehouse
Organizers hope to collect 500 items
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Salvation Army needs to enlist you
The Salvation Army is looking for bell-ringers for its 2015 campaign. Money raised helps area residents in times of emergency for such things need as car repairs, bus tickets or…
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Local Briefs
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies will partner under The Heat Is On campaign to increase DUI enforcement through Monday. The Heat Is On…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Thanksgiving service, 10:30-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ Scientist, Durango, 1166 East Third Ave. 29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., 259-4061.…
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More than 200 accessory dwelling units registered in Durango
After Dec. 31 deadline, fees likely to go up
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La Plata County again leads state in wildlife collisions
Transportation Dept. urges caution with coming storms coming, migration
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Current Bayfield football team channeling 1996 state championship squad that refused to lose
Bayfield High School vies for 1st state title since 1996
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Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations
Silverton officials unanimous vote to pursue listing draws praise from environmental groups
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The Blotter
Monday 8:44 a.m. Three homeless people were causing a disturbance and being loud outside of Wells Fargo Bank, 200 W. College Drive. 3:34 p.m. Beer was stolen from a truck…
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At Children’s House in Durango, the top lesson is thankfulness
Practice at school makes every day Thanksgiving
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Camino del Rio cleared after three-vehicle accident
Three vehicles traveling northbound collided in the 1100 block of Camino del Rio at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday, closing one northbound lane before the accident was cleared around 7:30 p.m. Three…
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Autopsy: Montezuma County inmate died of natural causes
Alcohol abuse caused death, says medical examiner
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Swinging good time
Sullivan Hutflies, 5, daughter of Sandra and Brian Hutflies, enjoys the sunshine on Tuesday afternoon at Fassbinder Park in Durango. Weather forecasters have eliminated the slight chance for snow in…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La…
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The First Church of Christ Scientist, Durango, 1166 East Third Ave., will host a Thanksgiving service for the community from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Child care will be provided.…
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Rotary clubs give shelter residents good zzz’s
Durango’s three clubs – the Rotary Club of Durango, also called the Tuesday night club, High Noon and Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak – applied for a matching grant from…
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Hillary Clinton rallies Democrats in Boulder, Colorado
Hopes to gain supporters ahead of caucuses
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Colorado troopers remind drivers of ‘move over’ law
The Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers they must slow down and move over when approaching all stationary emergency vehicle.Jerry McBride/Herald file photo Two troopers were recently killed in the…
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Durango-La Plata County Airport studies environmental impacts of expansion
Director discusses marketing, name change and passenger numbers
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Silverton looks to diversify economy with new railroad
Long gone Silverton Northern could run again, but proposal steams D&SNG owner’s boilers
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Survey: Income, access hamper healthy living in state
A new report shows many Coloradans face barriers to health-promoting activities such as walking, cycling, and accessing fresh food where they live, work and play.Wavebreakmedia/iStockphoto The survey found more than…
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Phase one of Colorado’s U.S. 550 improvements complete
Signs and lighting near Purgatory next step in the spring, CDOT says
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La Plata County commissioners at odds over gas rules
Republican Brad Blake questions opposition expressed by colleagues
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Bureau of Land Management set to burn hundreds of slash piles in Southwest Colorado starting Nov. 30
Large slash piles similar to this one will be ignited this week in the Sauls Creek area, among other San Juan National Forest areas in the region. The piles were…
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Donald Trump takes a back seat to Durangoans at Adele concert
Singer Adele, whose CD “25” is shown here, performed a special concert at Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 17. Durangoan Annie Phenix and her husband won a trip and…
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Strater voted Top 10 in world
Whether it’s the backdrop for a parade or snowstorm or just an image, the Strater Hotel is one of the most iconic images of Durango. Now members of Trippy.com have…