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Rain, rain: Go ahead and stay awhile
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Rain, rain: Go ahead and stay awhile

July 7, 2015

On Tuesday morning, downtown Durango was ready for its closeup: At last, Main Avenue’s sun-drenched sidewalks were clogged with happy tourists. As families paused in the streets to admire the…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

July 7, 2015

Film on Folsom to be shown Saturday A short historical film featuring Gene Folsom will premier at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. The Folsom…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

July 7, 2015

Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., outdoor amphitheater outside the Durango…

Young pups get a feel for veterinary medicine
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Young pups get a feel for veterinary medicine

July 7, 2015

Shannon Mazur, a doctor of veterinary medicine, examines the inner ear of a dog while budding young veterinarians look on during Riverview Animal Hospital’s annual open house. Riverview Animal Hospital…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 6, 2015

Durango Police Sunday 3:34 a.m. Several people were swimming in Roger’s Reservoir near Jenkins Drive. 7:59 p.m. Three kids, including a toddler, were running back and forth across a road…

Local businesses recognized for welcoming tourists
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Local businesses recognized for welcoming tourists

July 6, 2015

Dan James, left; his father, David James, right, both with James Ranch; along with Kirk Komack, center, with the Rochester Hotel; and Carley Snider, owner of Animas Chocolates, accept awards…

Rainstorms settle in
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Rainstorms settle in

July 6, 2015

A pedestrian rushes through the intersection at College Drive and Main Avenue as rainstorms move in Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the area. Forecasters…

Cemetery fire being investigated
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Cemetery fire being investigated

July 6, 2015

The Durango fire marshal is investigating a blaze that started early Sunday morning at Greenmount Cemetery. Firefighters responded about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, but they were unable to save the small…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

July 6, 2015

Archaeologists hear about Florida site The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Fred Moeller will…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

July 6, 2015

Meetings and Events DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., 385-7899. Master’s Men…