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Vandalism causes delays again on Red Mountain
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Vandalism causes delays again on Red Mountain

October 14, 2015

A major rockslide in January 2014 has caused ongoing problems and closures on Red Mountain Pass. As crews from San Miguel Power Association prepared to re-energize a power line they…

Science is stressful
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Science is stressful

October 13, 2015

Mountain Middle School sixth-graders Hunter Gray, front, watches as his 38.3-gram bridge withstands the weight of 7.36 kilograms during a competition Tuesday evening at Fort Lewis College. Science teacher Josh…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 13, 2015

Monday 1:21 p.m. Debris fell off a truck, and they were causing a hazard in the 28500 block of U.S. Highway 160. 2:42 p.m. Three small children were left in…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

October 13, 2015

The Bayfield Marshal’s Office will conduct a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. The Prescription Drug…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

October 13, 2015

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…

El Diablo staff sporting halos
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El Diablo staff sporting halos

October 13, 2015

Durango High School seniors Elli Earl, Sydney Mattox, Katie Milliet and Audrey Morris, all editors of the school’s El Diablo newspaper, had a highly successful trip to the State Journalism…

Phil’s World at heart of planning battle
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Phil’s World at heart of planning battle

October 12, 2015

Could that scene play out at Phil’s World biking park? The Bureau of Land Management-administered area could also be leased for oil-and-gas development. But Montezuma County is taking steps to…

Bottleneck city
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Bottleneck city

October 12, 2015

Construction on 14th Street between Main Avenue and East Third Avenue has started as Atoms Gas replaces a gas main. The project is expected to last two to four weeks.…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

October 12, 2015

Trails 2000 will host a public trail work day at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Overend Mountain Park. Volunteers should meet at Leyden Trailhead to help work on tread and drainage…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

October 12, 2015

Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. La Plata Quilters Guild sewing day to make lap quilts for patients at the…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

October 11, 2015

Internationally renowned artist Volkan Alkanoglu will visit Fort Lewis College on Monday. An anonymous donor is in discussions with Alkanoglu about installing his art on the southeastern wall of the…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

October 11, 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.…