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Dayplanner Tuesday
Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. La Plata County Board of County Commissioners planning meeting, 10 a.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave., 382-8600,…
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The Blotter
Sunday 8:47 a.m. A group of juveniles was reportedly drinking along the river across from Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. 12:30 p.m. A tree branch fell on power lines,…
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Ironclad work
Rick Manheimer, an iron worker with Hermosa Iron Works, on Monday releases a steel I-beam from a crane. The crew is erecting structural beams for the new Second Avenue Sports…
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Local Briefs
A free screening of the documentary “The New Black” will take place at 6 p.m. June 18 at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. The documentary follows the…
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Winds create headaches in Southwest Colorado
Strong winds blew throughout La Plata County on Sunday afternoon, breaking some trees in half, like this one in Vallecito, and causing others to topple. Some residents lost electricity because…
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Dylan Redwine death subject of cold case blog
Denver writer investigates Colorado’s unsolved cases
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Dayplanner Monday
Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, located right next to the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 10:30 a.m.,…
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Local churches putting belief into action
Faithful provide helping hands to those in need
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Local Briefs
The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will host these programs: The Summer Reading Program will continue with “Are You Curious?: Einstein and the Five Senses” at 10 a.m. Wednesday.…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Ska Brewing Beer Garden opens,…
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Make mine grilled
Daniel Morgenstern tastes a chicken wing grilled by Backcountry Experience at Men Who Grill on Saturday in Buckley Park. In its 11th year, the fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center…
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Durango questioned about party invitations
Everyone welcome at retirement bash, but not everyone was invited
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Dayplanner Saturday
La Plata County Humane Society’s 12th annual Adopt-a-thon, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 1111 South Camino del Rio. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County Road 513. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center…
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For Durango veteran, D-Day aftermath proves unforgettable
Pete Ferrari, 97, was part of the 863rd Battalion that arrived at the beaches of Normandy 30 days after D-Day. He and his gun section helped protect the emergency airfield…
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Rail Rangers illuminate the ride
Volunteers answer questions, spin stories on train to Silverton
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Local Briefs
The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Heather Johnson and Joe Lewandowski of the Colorado…
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Congress hashes out plans to fix VA woes
Just a mile down the road, Congress hammered out proposals this week aimed at fixing a broken Veterans Affairs system. “Between the troops, the message is clear that we need…
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The Blotter
Friday 12:07 a.m. A man with a knife was arrested for menacing at Joel’s, 119 West Eighth Street. Thursday 6:58 p.m. Two men were reportedly playing music and loitering outside…
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Good timing ‘kept this fire small’
Members of the Upper Pine Fire Protection District and the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest managed to keep a fire to under an acre Friday afternoon…
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Judge dismisses claim against 9-R district
Dad alleged son was wrongly disciplined for running race
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I need a home
Two-month-old Adam is one of about 70 cats and dogs available for adoption at the La Plata County Humane Society’s 12th annual Adopt-A-Thon. The event, which began Friday, will continue…
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La Plata County offering you a new 24/7 ballot drop-box
For the primary, you can affiliate with select parties up to and including June 24
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Victim ID’d in Silverton stabbing; arrest made
Last homicide occurred in the town in 1985
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Health-career camp held next week at FLC
The camp will be held at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday through Friday. Participants will get a hands-on opportunity to learn what people do in general medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary…