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Developing storms prompt flood warning
Two storm patterns have developed. A northern circulation centered over central Utah will weaken and head toward Wyoming and Idaho. A second pattern located over central Arizona will move over…
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Food stamp use up in rural areas
But a new study shows some of the greatest need can be found where America’s food supply is grown and raised. Jon Bailey, director of rural public policy program for…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. “Dealing with Disrespect,” a…
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Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., is offering Kindle Paperwhites for checkout. These pre-loaded devices allow patrons to read the newest titles, as well as classics, in the mystery fiction,…
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A Puppy Play Party and Dog Happy Hour will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the play yard at the La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 South…
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Out for a spin
Roller skaters do laps Tuesday afternoon at Chapman Hill. The rink is open for public skating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Disc Night is held from…
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‘Reefer Madness’ or wise guidance to Colo. teens?
Committee discusses dollars spent on marijuana education
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Bird walk, 8 a.m., Rotary Park, 382-9396. Durango Nature Studies Wee…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 5:42 a.m. A man was heard screaming for help outside in the 3600 block of West Second Avenue. Monday 8:23 a.m. A man screamed at a woman at Magpies…
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‘Bounty Hunters’ in Durango
Cindy Dahlberg, general manager at Hassle Free Sports on Main Avenue, confirmed that bounty hunters on the popular television show were questioning employees at various sporting equipment shops looking for…
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Airport to offer ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours
The tour will give a “behind-the-scenes look, at where your bags go” that features the airport’s increasingly decrepit infrastructure and the terminal’s dilapidated offerings for travelers. Asked to name the…
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Bear smashes car window for some trail mix
The window may have been left down a few inches, enabling the bear to break the window and get in, said Lynn May, mother of car owner Jeremy May. The…
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Give the city your thoughts – from your own couch
At the beginning of August, the city launched a virtual city hall, where residents can comment on the issue of the day and see what others think about it, too.…
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County’s pot rules to take effect this week
La Plata County’s regulations regarding legal marijuana businesses will go into effect Friday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo La Plata County’s new regulations for medical and recreational marijuana have been in…
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The city of Durango has partnered with Peak Democracy to launch Virtual City Hall, an online platform designed to engage city residents in a conversation that will harness their input…
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Unbalanced perception
Abortion accounts for less than 10 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services, but the attention it receives outweighs the others
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. San Juan Mountains Association’s annual volunteer/members appreciation picnic,…
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The Blotter
Sunday 2:49 p.m. A woman attempted to shoplift from north City Market, 3130 Main Ave. 11:58 p.m. A man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio.…
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Not quite an endless summer
After an afternoon of horseback riding, Mykah, front, Nykole and Rylee Meshew of Bayfield enjoy frozen yogurt in downtown Durango outside of Top That Frozen Yogurt on a hot Monday…
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Lightning ignites small fires south of Durango
Capt. Koby Westerholm with the Durango Fire Protection District said two fire engines and six firefighters from his agency responded to the Spring Fire, and he expected the crew to…
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Renter finds federal aid, marijuana don’t mix
Elderly resident loses subsidized apartment