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Election Day: Get your ballots in
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Election Day: Get your ballots in

November 2, 2015

Thad Barnes drops off his ballot Monday in front of the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. As of Monday afternoon, only 24 percent of eligible electors – or…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

November 2, 2015

Terry Rickard, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Book release party: Local author Chuck Greaves, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., mariasbookshop.com. Tim Sullivan, 7-11 p.m.,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 2, 2015

In the second installment of the Pine River Library’s Amazing Author series, Tess Challis will host a cooking program at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the library, 395 Bayfield Center…

Durango’s sewer rate to increase by 25 percent
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Durango’s sewer rate to increase by 25 percent

November 1, 2015

The increase is the result of adjustments needed after 20 years of no rate increases. If the approval does not pass, the ordinance would allow for a further rate increase…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 1, 2015

Seniors who have questions about Medicare supplements are invited to attend a free seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Vectra Bank, 1201 Escalante Drive. Participants will learn…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

November 1, 2015

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. Free presentation about tenant rights in…

Future uncertain for Island Cove residents
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Future uncertain for Island Cove residents

October 31, 2015

“We were all so shocked when the news hit,” said Cody Reinheimer, a resident since 2010 who is also the marketing manager for the Durango Farmers Market. “This park represents…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

October 31, 2015

Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Celebration of the Animas River, noon-2 p.m, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500…

More candy!
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More candy!

October 31, 2015

Andy Funk, left, Stu Hollister, center, and Megan Funk watch Dylan Funk, 6, and Harley Funk, 3, run off for more candy on Saturday night on Rio Vista Circle.Steve Lewis/Durango…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 30, 2015

Thursday 9:03 a.m. Juveniles were smoking marijuana at Rank Park, 149 E. 22nd Street. 12:14 p.m. A vehicle drove off from Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave., with two children in…

Ready for Halloween
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Ready for Halloween

October 30, 2015

The cyclists at the roundabout on Florida Road carry jack-o’-lanterns Friday for Halloween. Trick-or-treaters can expect clear and cool weather for candy hunting. After a sunny day with a high…