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Want to play free hockey?
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Want to play free hockey?

October 23, 2014

This event is part of the “Come Play Hockey Month” for local youth ages 4 to 9. To register for the event, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com. “We look forward to welcoming families…

Raccoon causes power outage
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Raccoon causes power outage

October 23, 2014

This unfortunate raccoon lost its life after tangling with electrical equipment in Bodo Industrial Park. It knocked out power to 450 customers Thursday morning.Courtesy of La Plata Electric Association The…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

October 22, 2014

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. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

October 22, 2014

Old Fort Farm Stand, 1-4 p.m., west side Student Union, Fort Lewis College. Line dancing, 1:30-4 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 382-6428. Public comment meeting on the…

Demons win and advance
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Demons win and advance

October 22, 2014

The Durango Demons celebrated their first state tournament soccer win since 2011 on Wednesday afternoon at the Riverview Sports Complex after beating Vista Ridge. Nate Curmano, 21, scored the game-winning…

Health-care revival
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Health-care revival

October 22, 2014

Consistent service in Silverton helps isolated hamlet

Firing up the engine
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Firing up the engine

October 22, 2014

Hazuki Toyama, a senior education major from Okinawa, Japan, warms up before an intramural volleyball game Wednesday at the Student Life Center at Fort Lewis College.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

October 22, 2014

Free fitness classes are open to the public to introduce new instructors at Core Value Fitness Center, 208 East Animas Road (County Road 250). Beginners are welcome, and no reservations…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 22, 2014

Tuesday 1:21 p.m. An intoxicated man was passed out on the driveway to the Fish hatchery, 151 16th Street. An arrest was made. 2:50 p.m. A man was arrested for…

Vet benefit program extended
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Vet benefit program extended

October 22, 2014

The program, which was set to expire this year, gives service providers until Oct. 6, 2017, to apply. Special services provided in the private sector enhance quality of life, rehabilitation…

Local real estate broker honored in state convention
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Local real estate broker honored in state convention

October 22, 2014

The Gus Williams Colorado Young Professional Network Realtor of the year award was given to Denise Storm of RE/MAX Pinnacle Durango. Several other broker-associates from firms around the state received…

Improvements planned for downtown intersection
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Improvements planned for downtown intersection

October 22, 2014

The city of Durango was awarded a New Freedom Program grant for $503,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration to implement safety, accessibility and connectivity improvements to…

Downtown offers trick-or-treats for children
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Downtown offers trick-or-treats for children

October 22, 2014

More than 90 downtown merchants will be giving out candy on Halloween for children 10 years old and under, according to a Durango Business Improvement District news release. The event…

Udall to visit Durango next week
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Udall to visit Durango next week

October 22, 2014

Udall Udall will visit the La Plata County Democratic Party headquarters in the Alpine Bank building at 11th Street and Main Avenue from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Monday, according to…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

October 21, 2014

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. Bird walk organized by For the Birds, 8 a.m., Rotary…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

October 21, 2014

A fundraiser for Lisa Parker’s Puppies will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. This organization finds foster and forever homes…

Council backs water for Animas Air Park
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Council backs water for Animas Air Park

October 21, 2014

The water main, estimated to cost $1.16 million, is part of the long-term plan to connect the city to a new water-treatment plant at Lake Nighthorse. The water main will…

Ride ‘em, cowdog
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Ride ‘em, cowdog

October 21, 2014

Charlie, a 3-year-old border collie mix, views the world from his high perch aboard Crash Boom, a 10-month-old steer in downtown Mancos. The two were on their daily walk Tuesday…