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Charter school opening delayed a year
New elementary would focus on active, hands-on learning
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Women’s History Month events scheduled
The Women’s Resource Center has events scheduled through March to mark Women’s History Month. Financial empowerment is the topic of a workshop Thursday by Julia Prejs from Alpine Bank. The…
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Initial approval given to ban ‘microbeads’
‘I hope this is the right vote because I want the ladies to stay pretty’
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September race to commemorate Worlds
Overend, Wells put names on Durango mountain bike event
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City Council candidates to square off
They’ll discuss business issues, neighborhoods during forums
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Bravely going where many spring-breakers go
Tripp Davis, 5, from Dallas, prepares to snowboard down a slope in the children’s area Monday at the base of Purgatory Resort, where many families from Texas are enjoying their…
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Four seats open in LPEA board election
Aspiring candidates for a seat on La Plata Electric Association’s board of directors may pick up packets March 17 and must return them to LPEA by 1 p.m. April 1.…
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Fire damages home
Fire seriously damaged a home near the intersection of Forest Avenue and Mountview Parkway early Monday morning. The fire started about 3 a.m. and was under control less than half…
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University women to host fundraiser The American Association of University Women, Durango Branch, will hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon for members and guests at 11 a.m. March 21…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Monday 12:34 a.m. Three men stole items from a business in the 1100 block of South Camino del Rio, and they fled in a black, four-door vehicle. 3:54…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for…
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Swinging into spring
Shannon Smith, back, helps her daughter, Riley, 6, enjoy a Sunday morning at Schneider Park. Riley’s dad is Troy Smith. The National Weather Service expects clear skies in Durango through…
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Genealogical society discusses its history The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. After the brief business meeting, Jeannine…
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History around Four Corners informs present
Archaeologist recounts 4,000-year saga of area’s ancient peoples
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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. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will help…
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Partial road closures planned for Florida Road and east 32nd St,
Florida Road and east 32nd Street both are slated to undergo maintenance and construction this week. City crews will close the westbound, right-turn lane of east 32nd Street, just before…
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Durango and Telluride bookend Forbes’ list
Adults and kids were out in force enjoying the warm temperatures on Saturday afternoon at Purgatory Ski Resort. The ski area isn’t exactly in Durango; nevertheless, Forbes magazine named Durango…
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Durango Rotary Club to host John Anderson John L. Anderson, a member of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m.…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Meetings and Events Zia Taqueria’s benefit weekend for the Durango Youth Soccer Association, all day, Zia North, 3101 Main Ave. and Zia South, 400 South Camino del Rio, http://ziataqueria.com or…