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U.S. 550/160 work halts
Work will resume Monday. From Monday through Friday, July 11, these restrictions will apply: On Roosa Avenue, the northbound lane will be closed. There will be no left turns from…
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Dayplanner Friday
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. Rotary Club of Durango’s All American Gourmet Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m.,…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 12:46 p.m. A man was found in the women’s bathroom at the Durango Transit Center and was detained by the janitor, 250 West Eighth Street. 2:50 p.m. An intoxicated…
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Strummin’ away the afternoon
The Tyller Gummersall Band played a free concert at Buckley Park on Thursday evening as part of the Concert Hall @ the Park series presented by the Community Concert Hall…
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Independent voters deserve voice in Colorado primary elections
The U.S. Constitution and the Colorado Constitution both guarantee “freedom of association” – the freedom to associate with whom we please, which necessarily includes the freedom NOT to associate –…
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Senior Center lunch menus
Friday, July 4 — Senior Center closed. Wednesday, July 9 – Lemon baked fish, oven browned potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat roll, ice cream, bananas and strawberries. Friday, July 11…
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Local food, dead trees, horse activities = economic development?
Most of the participants at the June 25 session had also attended a previous economic development session as well as a community visioning meeting on April 29. Town Manager Chris…
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Be careful with fire this weekend
No fire restrictions were in place for the San Juan National Forest as of June 30. Fire restrictions on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation started last week. National Forest visitors…
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Fireworks don’t just happen by themselves
Serious volunteer effort involved for local celebrations
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Barbara A. Sower-Luebchow
LUEBCHOWdu1-i-syn Barbara was born Jan. 7, 1945 in Chicago and was soon adopted as the daughter of Kenneth and Laura Sower. The family moved around much due to her father’s career…
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Pine River Chiropractic welcomes new massage therapist
Kim Carpenter opening cosmetology business in new office
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Parade route ending at Bayfield Parkway
The parade officially ends at the intersection of Mill Street and Bayfield Parkway, according to Bayfield Parks and Recreation staff. While many floats will turn on North Street to start…
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Calendar of Events
Independence Day! Lots of activities in Bayfield, Durango and Vallecito. THURSDAY, JULY 10 Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 p.m. at Pine River Community Learning Center, 54 E. Mill St. Saturday,…
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Assayii lake fire 98-percent contained
The fire started June 13 in the mountains of the Navajo reservation north of Gallup. Smoke from the fire arrived in southwest Colorado a few days later, but only lingered…
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Time to get wet during hot summer
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VALLEY IN BRIEF
Astronomer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will discuss “Astronomy for Everyone” at 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Ignacio Community Library. Participants will learn about the size and…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 1:10 p.m. A man was reportedly flashing women at the Durango Transit Center, 250 West Eighth Street. 4:11 p.m. A man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Free prediabetes educational class, 9-11 a.m., Suite 140 of the medical office building at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 764-2720. Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino…
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Steep creeking
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Blog: Roberts on running mate list
Bob Beauprez was looking to fill lieutenant governor position
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Local Briefs
The Ignacio Community Historical Society will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Style Shoppe, 390 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Everyone is welcome and is invited to bring an old photo.…
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SUV hits motorcycle
A 54-year-old Durango man was transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center after a crash at U.S. Highway 550 and Trimble Lane (County Road 252) north of Durango on Wednesday. The…