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Durango Police Thursday 9:36 a.m. A resident of the Island Cove Mobile Home Park reported a 14-year-old grandson had not been seen in three days. 11:09 a.m. An 89-year-old woman…
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November DUIs/DWAIs
DUI Convictions The following are convictions made in November 2014 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs.…
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6 DHS musicians make All-State groups
50% of our high school music students wish to pursue a career in this field
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Spanish offered for health-care workers
Southwest Colorado Community College will teach local professionals
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23rd annual business forum Jan. 7 at FLC
Economist Richard Wobbekind from the University of Colorado at Boulder spoke during the Southwest Business Forum in January 2014. This year’s forum will take place Jan. 7 at the Community…
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Local accused of assault with pan
Venteroso A local man is facing felony charges after sheriff’s deputies said he beat a woman over a two-day period and prevented her from leaving her home or calling for…
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Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Bar & Grill, 21382 U.S. Highway 160, September-May, 769-7615, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. “Memoirs” writing…
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Turn your trees into mulch
Michael Schultz tosses his Christmas tree onto the pile in the gravel area west of the playground at Santa Rita Park in 2011. Tree recycling once again will be available…
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Do you hear what I hear?
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Aspen Club members provide food, gifts for local families
Members of the Florida Aspen Club gathered on Dec. 18 for their annual ritual of wrapping gifts and packing food boxes for several local needy families. The wrapping and packing…
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Ignacio FFA kids aid families
Ignacio High School Future Farmers of America members descended on WalMart on Dec. 10 to buy presents for some needy local kids. They wrapped presents on Dec. 12. FFA sponsor…
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Ignacio trustees OK mixed use zoning on Goddard Avenue
Ignacio town trustees have approved mixed commercial and residential use on Goddard Avenue as part of the town land use code. The change allows for living quarters above or behind…
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Better late than never
Winter storms at Vallecito are bringing some much-awaited precipitation into the reservoir. There is a 40% chance of snow today.PHOTO BY LISA BOURQUE
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Christian academy thanks veterans
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Calendar of Events
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 New Year’s Eve, New York style! The Billy Goat Saloon and Roadhouse Pizza will watch the ball drop at 9:59 p.m. here (midnight New York time) for…
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SJMA hosting winter walk
A naturalist from San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) will host a winter snowshoe walk from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow to Chris Park. Participants will search for signs of life in…
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Season for giving
PHOTO COURTESY THE PATIO The angel tree at the Patio in Ignacio received lots of gifts this year, including toys, blankets, gloves and hats, and clothing. Local families who need…
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Women’s group to explore relationships Alternative Horizons has openings for a free and confidential 10-week women’s group exploring healthy relationships. Groups will start Jan. 20, and will be offered at…
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Main Avenue fire call brings quick response
A Durango Fire Protection District crew responded to a fire call at 2068 Main Ave. about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. When crews arrived, a firefighter reported on Durango’s emergency radio that…
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Illuminating a Christmas tradition
Luminarias circle Fassbinder Park and outline the playground on Christmas Eve. Volunteer Meredith Mapel, who lives in the neighborhood, estimated 1,000 festive Christmas decorations festoon the park. Neighbors along East…