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The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 9, 2015

Friday 4:20 p.m. A man told dispatch he was being held by the devil in the 1100 block of Three Springs Boulevard. Sunday 4:13 a.m. A man reported an Egyptian…

Veterans Day Events
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Veterans Day Events

November 9, 2015

Lynn Jack, a veteran and resident of Ignacio, rides his horse “Dixie” at the 2013 Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in Durango. This year’s parade starts at 11 a.m.…

When can the wheels come off?
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When can the wheels come off?

November 9, 2015

Jeff May makes his way up La Posta Road (County Road 213) as he gets in 15 miles of Nordic training on Monday. The wheels may be able to come…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 9, 2015

The La Plata County commissioners will return to Marvel for an “On the Road” meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133A. The public is…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

November 9, 2015

DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., 385-7899. Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado…

Durangoan produces Iwo Jima film
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Durangoan produces Iwo Jima film

November 8, 2015

Durangoan Carol Fleisher, left, speaks to Tsuruji Akikusa, seen with Japanese crew producer Nao Uemura, during the 70th annual Reunion of the Honor on March 21 on Iwo Jima, Japan.…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

November 8, 2015

Free pumpkin drop-off, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., overflow parking lot (along the Animas River near the playground) at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, www.bearsmartdurango.org. Sunrise Yoga adult classes,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 8, 2015

Fort Lewis College alumna Alexandria Bombach traveled to Afghanistan to meet and tell the story of Afghan photographers working there. Her documentary, “Frame by Frame,” will be shown at 7…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

November 7, 2015

Two Hearts Wedding Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington, Farmington, 375-4589. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave.,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 7, 2015

Breen Community Building, 15300 Colorado Highway 140 in Hesperus, will host a dance featuring the band Million Dollar Highway at 8 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $5 per person. All…

Search & purchase
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Search & purchase

November 7, 2015

Quinn Moses, 4, and his dad, Martin Moses, search for snow pants, skis and a helmet during the 52nd annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday at the La…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

November 6, 2015

Free wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., The Wine Merchant, 1514 Main Ave., 375-0076. Arts and Entertainment Saturday Series: “Viewpoints: An Inspiring Approach to Creating Theatre” with Leah Brewer, 10 a.m.- 1…

Sage-grouse protections benefit hunters, wildlife
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Sage-grouse protections benefit hunters, wildlife

November 6, 2015

Nine out of 10 hunters said protecting sage-grouse habitat is important, according to a National Wildlife Federation poll.Associated Press file photo Kent Ingram, president with the Colorado Wildlife Federation, said…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 6, 2015

Two locations in the Durango area will serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child. The annual Samaritan’s Purse project fills shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes…