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November 23, 2015

The Center of Southwest Studies and the Fort Lewis College Office of the President will host Center of Southwest Studies director candidates’ public presentations. A meet-and-greet reception will immediately follow…

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November 22, 2015

Friday 3:42 p.m. Juveniles were sitting in a vehicle, possibly smoking marijuana at the Days End, 2202 Main Ave. 4:07 p.m. A student was refusing to leave the Durango High…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

November 22, 2015

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., yoga and a pint of beer for $10, www.skabrewing.com.…

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November 22, 2015

All city of Durango administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The following is the schedule for other city programs: City administrative offices…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

November 21, 2015

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 U.S. Highway 160, tangodurango.info. Jazz church (experienced…

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November 21, 2015

The 29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place from 11 .am. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Meals can be delivered or…

For first responders, stressful job can exact heavy toll
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For first responders, stressful job can exact heavy toll

November 20, 2015

Durango Herald photo illustration Then imagine those situations happening not just once, but as a daily occurrence. Being a first responder, whether it’s law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services or…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

November 20, 2015

42nd Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, 247-4213. Boutique Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction St. International Survivors of Suicide Loss…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 20, 2015

Thursday 8:03 p.m. Someone was sleeping in an elevator in the Cornerstone Building, 3543 Main Ave. Friday 1:40 a.m. A man ran away without paying his cab bill in the…

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Local Briefs

November 20, 2015

The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community, will host its Thankful Potluck for consumers and community members from noon…

Durango High School band ends season on high note
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Durango High School band ends season on high note

November 20, 2015

Sophomores Mika Harrison, front, and Rexford Gwinn perform with the Durango High School Red Pride Marching Band at DHS in mid-October as the band prepares to go to its end-of-season…

October DUIs/DWAIs
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October DUIs/DWAIs

November 20, 2015

The following are convictions made in October 2015 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…

Flags will be lowered to honor fallen Colorado trooper
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Flags will be lowered to honor fallen Colorado trooper

November 20, 2015

Jursevics Trooper Jaimie Jursevics was assisting with a crash investigation Sunday when she was struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver. Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered on all public buildings…