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September 18, 2015

In preparation for the visit of the featured guest author for the Fort Lewis College and Community Common Reading Experience, Dr. Temple Grandin, there will be a showing of the…

Pilots of crashed plane encountered bad weather
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Pilots of crashed plane encountered bad weather

September 18, 2015

Members of the San Juan County and La Plata County search and rescue teams work at the scene of a plane crash nine miles west of Silverton.Courtesy of Jim Donovan/San…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

September 18, 2015

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.com. Free breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Florida Grange, 656 Colorado Highway 172. Eat Local Celebration: Chef Safari of the Strater and…

Colorado is one happy state
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Colorado is one happy state

September 18, 2015

Colorado came in tops in the nation in sports participation, including everything from soccer, golf, tennis, skiing to roller derby. From right, Julie Bell, Debbie Devereaux and Sherry Basham practice…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 18, 2015

Thursday 1:55 a.m. A man exposed himself to someone at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites, 3141 Main Ave. 3:39 a.m. A man crossed the street and pulled down his pants…

Injured person found after search
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Injured person found after search

September 18, 2015

The search began with a 911 call and a response by Upper Pine Fire Protection District. La Plata County Search & Rescue also helped, but it appeared the rescue helicopter…

Split vision
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Split vision

September 18, 2015

Clear skies and warm temperatures prevailed Friday as seen in this juxtaposition through a window at the Durango Public Library. Forecasters were predicting clear skies through the weekend with highs…

Prescribed burns to start Saturday east of Bayfield
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Prescribed burns to start Saturday east of Bayfield

September 18, 2015

Crews worked this summer to widen past control lines that had become overgrown to help keep burning operations safely within determined boundaries. These fall burns will reduce the risk of…

Seminar will help students, parents organize homework
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Seminar will help students, parents organize homework

September 18, 2015

Those tasks are called executive functioning, and include the ability to plan, organize and prioritize. On Saturday, The Liberty School is presenting a free seminar for teachers and parents to…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

September 17, 2015

A “Deeper Understanding of Your Angels and Astro-Soul” workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Windom Room of the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700…

Offering support for a full recovery
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Offering support for a full recovery

September 17, 2015

Someone took pity on the Arc of History on Thursday – placing a get-well-soon banner and crutches at the sculpture at the U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

September 17, 2015

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, September-May, 749-1741, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Sunrise yoga adult classes, 8:15-9:15 a.m.,…

Man who bit officer takes deal
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Man who bit officer takes deal

September 17, 2015

Quintana Cedric Quintana, 34, accepted a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty to menacing, a Class 5 felony, and resisting arrest, a Class 2 misdemeanor, under a single case.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 16, 2015

Tuesday 10:55 a.m. A man washing himself in the river was yelling at rafters near Roosa Avenue and Ninth Street. Police issued a warning. Durango Fire Tuesday Firefighters and medics…

Pot taxes take a holiday
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Pot taxes take a holiday

September 16, 2015

Brianna Bergtholdt, a bud tender with Animas Herbal Wellness Center, assists Lynn Lucero with her purchase on Wednesday. “We are seeing a little bit more business today,” said manager Vanessa…