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The Methodist Thrift Shop, 986 East Second Ave., is offering free children’s books to all Durango School District 9-R teachers.…

August 6, 2014

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Dayplanner Friday

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. La…

August 6, 2014

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The Blotter

Thursday 6:24 a.m. A man was found sleeping on the west side of Park Elementary, 510 East Sixth Ave. Wednesday…

August 6, 2014

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Armored vehicle to the rescue

Detractors misunderstand MRAP’s purpose, Sheriff’s Office says

August 6, 2014

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Solar program ends

The goal when the steering committee formed in April 2013 was the installation of at least 325 kilowatts of capacity.…

August 6, 2014

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Compromise comes for pot, vacation rentals

Disgruntled residents, councilors find a meeting of minds

August 6, 2014

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Cashiers at Kroegers Ace Hardware are selling $1 and $5 “bear paws” as a fundraiser for Bear Smart Durango through…

August 6, 2014

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Water conservation the focus for Colorado lawmakers

Committee hears need for legislation to protect supplies

August 6, 2014

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Gardner receives U.S. Chamber endorsement

GOP’s Senate candidate stops in Denver to talk jobs, economy

August 6, 2014

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‘Arc of Pipeline’

Crossfire LLC employees, from left, Trent Scott, Les Brown and Cesario Carbajal lift a 100-foot-long gas pipe Wednesday afternoon to…

August 6, 2014

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Lane closures tonight on Camino del Rio

Alternate routes are suggested: State Highway 3, Santa Rita Drive, East Eighth Avenue and College Drive can be used in…

August 6, 2014

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Guv dodges position on pipeline

he doesn’t want to upset powers in D.C.

August 6, 2014

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Durango elevator traps 9 brokers

Durango Fire Protection District’s Lou Vito, left, Sean Schmida, second from right, and Jen Sokol, right, free passengers from an…

August 6, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango will meet at…

August 6, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 1:55 p.m. A man was found sleeping by Peerless Tyre Co., 1990 Main Ave. 2:38 p.m. Someone reported a…

August 6, 2014

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Mesa Verde park lifts fire restrictions

In a news release Tuesday, Superintendent Cliff Spencer said sufficient rain has fallen to reduce the fire danger. Effective immediately,…

August 5, 2014

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Local skid-steer operator identified

Huntoon was 32. The accident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. in the 2500 block of East Animas Road (County Road…

August 5, 2014

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Cadaver dogs get new training aid

teeth added to scent palette

August 5, 2014

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City Council defends ‘Arc of History’

derision fails to alter support for piece

August 4, 2014

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Bear-raid defense gains armor

Ursine-resistant trash cans delivered to Durango West I

August 4, 2014

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Fire chiefs consider warning: Mitigate, or else

fleet ‘paying dividends,’ agency says

August 4, 2014

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Markey makes case for Treasurer

Challenging incumbent for state office

August 4, 2014

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Hey kids, a midway!

Tim Mattfeldt with A Great Northern A’Fair said this year’s carnival, coinciding with the La Plata County Fair, will run…

August 4, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2900 Main Ave., 749-6332. Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and…

August 4, 2014