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Michael McFarland convicted in Silverton manslaughter trial
Jury decides on lesser charge
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Rappel Fire halted at a quarter-acre
A quarter-acre wildfire that began Wednesday was contained later Wednesday night on Missionary Ridge. A firefighting crew from the Pagosa District hiked in for mop-up and monitoring duty, while the…
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Upper Pine ready for visitors
Auxiliary hosting open house Saturday in renovated Forest Lakes station
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In search of Condor N8
Following an extraordinary area sighting of North America’s largest and one of the most endangered birds, the pursuit becomes irresistible
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Yummy for tummy fundraiser
The Durango High School Interact Club hosted its annual International Cuisine Dinner and Silent Auction on Wednesday evening at the Powerhouse Science Center. Proceeds from the event will help fund…
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Local Briefs
Sharpen your garden skills at Native Roots Native Roots Garden Center will host a free class on Landscape Design Concepts at noon Saturday at 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Participants will…
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2 Durango teams make it to state coding finals
Tech teams put their apps to test for $25,000 contracts
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Dayplanner Thursday
Meetings and Events 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. “Shamanic…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Wednesday 12:07 a.m. Homeless people were going through trash at a business in the 1100 block of Camino del Rio. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. A man was camping in…
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DHS paints its walls simpático
Palm art illustrates school’s support for tolerance, respect and empathy
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Silverton manslaughter trial: Jurors’ deliberations extend into Thursday
Panel queries the judge on charges
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Brookie takes mayor’s gavel
Brookie Sweetie Marbury passed the mayor’s gavel to Dean Brookie on Tuesday night. Housing and visioning plans for north Main Avenue topped Brookie’s list of priorities in his short address.…
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Local Briefs
Coach to discuss kids with parents “Youth and Stress, How to Help Your Youth Build Stress Resilience Skills,” a free parent talk by parent/youth coach Liza Tregillus will take place…
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Bennet seeks to reform pot-business taxes
Bennet WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., announced today he is co-sponsoring the Small Business Tax Equity Act, which would enable marijuana businesses operating in compliance with state law…
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Bill studying bears advances
Issue explored after expansion for hunting active animals stalls
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main…
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The road to Jimmy Newton’s memory
Family and friends of Jimmy R. Newton Jr. and other well-wishers attended the dedication of Jimmy R. Newton Jr. Memorial Road on Tuesday. Newton, the youngest chairman of the Southern…
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Haze blowing in from Siberia and California
This satellite image shows smoke from Siberia that has blown over most of the U.S. and Canada.Courtesy of NASA Smoke blown in from fires in California and Siberia created a…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Tuesday 12:08 a.m. A bicycle was lying unattended in the middle of Roosa Avenue. Monday 11:08 a.m. A man and a woman were loitering and panhandling in the…