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Winter’s closed trails to be reopened by BLM
Annual ‘hard’ closures in effect from Dec. 1 to April 15
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Locals chronicle mission to Nepal
Documentary based on last year’s sojourn to rebuild school
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‘Be true to your school’
Fort Lewis College is collecting signatures to get an FLC license plate approved. Money raised would go to scholarships for the children of alumni.Courtesy of Fort Lewis College A movement…
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213 Fire continues to burn but presents no danger
Firefighters working to douse hot spots
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Pitch perfect
It took a few tries, but Teagan Kehm, 11, was able to nail a softball perched on top of a T-ball stand while practicing her pitching technique Saturday afternoon at…
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Mesa Verde to waive entrance fees Mesa Verde National Park will waive entrance fees Saturday and Sunday in celebration of National Park Week. Balcony House will be open for the…
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Does Devil’s Highway get bad rap?
Data show most 2014 collisions on U.S. 491 were wildlife-related
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Dayplanner Monday
Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will…
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Help sought for camp vandalism
The Durango-La Plata Crime Stoppers organization is looking for information about a church-camp burglary and vandalism that occurred over the winter. Buildings used by the First Baptist Church as a…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Meetings and Events Fundraiser for the Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Zia Taqueria North, 3101 Main Ave., and South, 400 South Camino del Rio, www.growingpartners.org. FamilyTime Yoga…
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Century-old Colorado law shields cheating employers
You can’t find out who is violating wage laws
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Living wage coalition to meet Monday Thrive! La Plata County’s Living Wage Coalition will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio. The…
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Please, don’t feed that bear
Julie Angle, dressed as a bear, pretends to panhandle Saturday morning at the intersection of South Camino del Rio and Dominguez Drive near Walmart. “It’s just a reminder for residents…
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Coffee, community and confidence
Common Grounds Cafe offers a special niche for special-needs students
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President Thomas’ contract is extended
FLC Board of Trustees re-signs Dene Kay Thomas through 2019
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Durangoan R.W. ‘Nick’ Turner Jr. dies at 87
Civic leader helped establish Bodo and our current FLC
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Animal Protection investigating dog shooting
2-year-old mixed-breed pup needs about $2,200 in surgery
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Military Brief
Sara Sloan graduates basic training Army Pvt. Sara A. Sloan has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier…
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This year, Memorial Day to be a bit more special
Event partners with the train to honor veterans
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A grief therapist talks Parkinson’s disease The Durango Parkinson’s Disease Support and Education Group meets the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting will take place from 1 to…
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Dayplanner Saturday
Meetings and Events IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will help people file their 2014 income tax returns, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave.,…