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Fall giving way
Fall and winter were both on display Thursday afternoon in Silverton. But it appears autumn is ready to give way, at least in the San Juan Mountain high country. For…
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Mesa Verde awards concessions contract
“We’re looking forward to this working relationship,” said Sue Johnson-Erner, concessions-management specialist at Mesa Verde. “I think it will be very profitable for both parties.” ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, LLC…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 8:57 p.m. A man was reportedly taking picnic tables from Fassbinder Park, 140 West Park Ave., and putting them on the street Durango Fire Wednesday 5:32 p.m. Firefighters responded…
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Dayplanner Friday
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. Citizens Health Advisory Council Monthly…
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Party to mark 1st solar garden
Twenty-one subscribers are leasing a share in the 680-panel, $650,000 project. Subscribers will be able to cover the cost of their monthly electric bill. The solar garden was built by…
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DHS aerospace team recognized
In a proclamation, Deputy Superintendent Keith Owen recapped the team’s many awards. The task usually pertains to creating hypothetical settlement in space. The DHS students were able to tour aerospace…
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Flood watch issued until 9 p.m.
“There is not widespread flash-flood potential in Durango proper, but in burn scars and narrow canyons,” said Christopher Cuoco, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. “This is…
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Silverton sees fiber glow at end of tunnel
Eagle-Net nears completion of high-speed Internet link
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The Fort Lewis College International Programs Office now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for or renew their…
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Proposition 105 looks at labeling genetically modified food
Proponents paint Proposition 105 as providing consumers with choice. “Don’t we have a right to know what’s in our food?” asked Larry Cooper, a backer of the Right to Know…
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Businesses find energy, value in interns
Animas High School LINK program looking for mentors
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Board hears stadium sales pitch
9-R administrators would like $1.8 million for repairs, upgrades
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3rd party candidates hold open debate
Gubernatorial race’s alternative choices take the stage in Denver
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Faith finds a home
Faith Faith arrived at the shelter on Sept. 20 suffering from starvation described by Director of Animal Protection Jon Patla as “one of the worst” cases he had ever seen.…
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Playing in the mud?
Bert Poulton spends Wednesday afternoon preparing Ray Dennison Memorial Field for Friday’s football game against No. 2-ranked Colorado State University-Pueblo. The game could be played on a sloppy field. The…
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Local Briefs
“Durango’s Bears,” a free talk, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Noble Hall, Room 130, Fort Lewis College. The La Plata County Living with Wildlife Advisory…
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Vote on co-op board set for Dec. 3
A packet of material for nominations can be picked up at the checkout stand at the store. Nominations must be placed in the box in front of the store no…
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Dayplanner Thursday
La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours, 10-11:15 a.m., Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield, 382-6219. Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting,…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 6:54 a.m. A woman reported hearing several gunshots east of her home in the 500 block of Animas View Drive. Tuesday 7:16 p.m. An intoxicated man was passed out…