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Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

June 2, 2014

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, next to Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. The American Legion will serve hamburgers, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.,…

Free shuttle rides to River Days
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Free shuttle rides to River Days

June 2, 2014

Starting at 10 p.m. the fee is $8. The River Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. at 33rd Street and ends at Santa Rita Park. The bus service: The shuttle will…

Ignacio library board members sought
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Ignacio library board members sought

June 2, 2014

Terms are five years and applicants must reside within the boundaries of the district. This position is advisory and is not monetarily compensated. An application and board description may be…

City commission to take up pot land use today
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City commission to take up pot land use today

June 2, 2014

Durango is in the process of repealing its old land use development code and approving a new set of codes to take its place. The city is working toward having…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

June 1, 2014

Sunday 3:32 p.m. Someone was arrested for shoplifting at south City Market, 6 Town Plaza. Thirty-dollars worth of items were reportedly stolen. 8:44 p.m. A suspicious man was refusing to…

Cortez doctor on trial for his patient’s suicide
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Cortez doctor on trial for his patient’s suicide

June 1, 2014

A jury of six women and one man were impaneled late Monday afternoon to decide the malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Mark Turpen. The plaintiff, Renee Villelli, claims Turpen was negligent…

Closing the gap
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Closing the gap

June 1, 2014

STEM program aims to give girls a boost in science, math fields

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

June 1, 2014

Music in the Mountains second annual 18-Hole Golf & BBQ Classic fundraiser and tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Glacier Club. Greg Ryder, live music, 6 p.m. Pura Vida Cafe, 14810 County…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

June 1, 2014

The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) will meet Thursday and Friday at Durango DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. A workshop and local government roundtable will…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

June 1, 2014

Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library, 11274 Colorado Highway 140 in Hesperus, will host a summer reading program from June 11 to July 30 for kids 12 and younger. Parents may…

Eva, the $5,750 puppy
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Eva, the $5,750 puppy

May 31, 2014

Evadu1-i-syn When little puppy Eva and her five siblings were snatched from the jaws of doom in Chinle, Arizona, by puppy lover Lisa Parker of Lisa Parker’s Puppies, she was…

In this case, academic achievement duly noted
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In this case, academic achievement duly noted

May 31, 2014

Megan Westervelt was featured on a screen at the Durango-La Plata County Airport in May after being named a Fulbright Scholar.Courtesy of Ohio University The latest local Fulbright winner is…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

May 31, 2014

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.,…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

May 31, 2014

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Knights of Columbus/St. Columba Relay For Life Team will host breakfast, 9-11:30 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 31, 2014

Donations of air miles are sought for Carol who works at South City Market, who has a 3-year-old grandson in California who is severely ill. Cash donations also will be…

ERs become psychiatric units
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ERs become psychiatric units

May 31, 2014

But without the capacity to offer psychiatric treatment or support, these ER holds offer little therapeutic benefit to patients and drain resources for other urgent care, doctors and health officials…

CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament
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CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament

May 31, 2014

Nineteen teams of four golfers each took part in the 17th annual CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament on Saturday morning at Hillcrest Golf Club. All proceeds will go to fund rewards for…