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Mail carriers collecting food Saturday
Durango Food Bank hopes to take in 4,500 pounds to replenish pantry
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In beer-church tweets, ale prevails
Monica Stephens, a Humboldt State University geographer, studied Twitter messages tagged by location from June 22 to June 29, 2012, that contained the words “beer” or “church.” Overall, there were…
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Dayplanner Friday
Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. La Plata County Citizens Health Advisory Council meeting, 8-9:30 a.m.,Eolus…
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Wednesday 12:19 p.m. A man reportedly was exposing himself inside a white car near the Animas Overlook. 7:25 p.m. A woman was causing a hazardous situation by walking in the…
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Energy firm plans to invest $344M in Montezuma County
Kinder Morgan pipeline expenditures are put at $327 million
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A little well-deserved R&R
Clarence Abeyta, who is retiring after 30 years with City Market, gives Jeani Poe, a friend and north City Market customer, a hug goodbye Thursday afternoon during Abeyta’s final shift.JENNAYE…
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Inn tells family with service dog to scram
Spanish Trails supervisor: Employees unfamiliar with Disabilities Act
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Canine co-pilot
Nathan McGrath of Durango and his dog, Soly, ride Wednesday through the U.S. Highway 550/160 construction zone. Soly started riding on the back of the bike as a puppy. “We…
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Local Briefs
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Midwest Rockfall are making progress on rock scaling above U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain Pass. The scaling has deposited rock debris behind…
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The Blotter
Monday 6:55 a.m. Two people were arrested for sleeping outside Albertons, 311 West College Drive. Tuesday 7:54 a.m. A man was reportedly sleeping in someone’s backyard in the 1500 block…
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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. “Bedtime Battles and Morning…
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Repairs start on Fort Lewis athletic fields
No games until at least the fall on 15 acres leased by city of Durango
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Judge finalists selected
Nominees Anthony D. Edwards and Melodee A. Horton, both of Silverton, were selected in a meeting Monday in Durango. The position rates at 20 percent of the pay and workload…
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County praised for open process
“Rasta Stevie” Smith’s enthusiastic comment was one of three that La Plata County commissioners heard about the county’s proposed ordinance regulating recreational marijuana sales. The commissioners held a public hearing…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Bird walk hosted by the Weminuche Audubon Society, 9 a.m.,…
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If you haven’t seen them, here are city’s new bike racks
While $53 each, local bidders wanted 2½ times as much
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The Blotter
Tuesday 12:09 a.m. A man was arrested for harassing employees at Denny’s, 666 Camino del Rio. Monday 4:41 p.m. A man was arrested for swinging a hatchet at people near…
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Local Briefs
The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College. The stand will feature spinach, mixed greens,…
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Diggin’ the river
Construction at the Whitewater Park can’t deter a kayaker looking to take full advantage of high spring runoff Tuesday on the Animas River. That day’s peak flow on the river…
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Snake on a trail
A rattlesnake was seen soaking up rays about 3:45 p.m. Sunday on Rocky Road, a connector trail between Raider Ridge and Horse Gulch. Craig Hammersmith, a circulation representative at The…
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Gas prices are forecast to decline
Cheaper fuel may help Durango for Memorial Day weekend
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Herald to stream today’s meeting about city pot rules
The county hearing is scheduled to begin after its 10 a.m. planning meeting. The city will hold its hearing during its 6:30 p.m. meeting. The City Council meeting will be…