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Bike count underway in Durango
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Bike count underway in Durango

September 24, 2015

The nationwide project is to count those on foot and bikes just like automobiles are counted. The numbers help define those using the roads in Durango, and they are used…

Problematic meters
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Problematic meters

September 23, 2015

City will test new credit-card meters next year

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 23, 2015

Tuesday 7:58 a.m. Someone reported that a business sign at 19th Street and Main Avenue was blocking a sidewalk. 8:42 a.m. Several cars were broken into near Arroyo Drive and…

Lost Dog lost forever
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Lost Dog lost forever

September 23, 2015

One of the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge’s claims to fame has been its clubs for single-malt scotch, bourbon, vodka and tequila. The restaurant is closing and holding a get-together…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

September 23, 2015

St. Mark’s Community Christmas Bazaar has openings for vendors of fine crafts. The bazaar will be held Dec. 5. Only hand-crafted items will be offered, and no food items will…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

September 23, 2015

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Colors for Cancer: An…

Yep, Top 10 again
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Yep, Top 10 again

September 23, 2015

Sarah Tescher, a former professional mountain biker and a co-founder of Durango Devo, gives readers of National Geographic Traveler’s article “America’s 10 Best Mountain Bike Towns” some tips for enjoying…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 22, 2015

Monday 5:16 p.m. A window was broken out of a car behind the Durango Mall, 800 South Camino del Rio. Sunday 6 p.m. A man exposed himself to train passengers…

Prescribed burn east of Bayfield complete
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Prescribed burn east of Bayfield complete

September 22, 2015

A helicopter was loaded this morning with a plastics sphere dispenser system to conduct at aerial burn in the Yellow Jacket area.Photo courtesy San Juan National Forest A helicopter aerially…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

September 22, 2015

Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. The Colorado State Patrol open house, free car-seat checks available, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 20591 U.S. Highway…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

September 22, 2015

A six-week senior dog class will begin Oct. 1. The class will be taught by Marianne McClain, a certified veterinary technician and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. McClain also is nationally…

City Parks and Rec nationally accredited
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City Parks and Rec nationally accredited

September 22, 2015

Taylor Dean, 7, gets a workout on the indoor climbing wall at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department received a national accreditation.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file…

Open Space Conservancy hands out annual awards
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Open Space Conservancy hands out annual awards

September 22, 2015

Metz Resident Lynndee Beller, who has been involved with the group for years, received the “Volunteer of the Year” award. “She has been very involved in our Snowdown fundraising event…