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April 24, 2014

Thursday 1:01 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Lions Den trailhead in the 2400 block of Rim Drive. 1:57 a.m. An intoxicated person received a verbal warning in the 700…

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Dayplanner Friday

April 24, 2014

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. Friends of the Durango Public Library Spring Book Sale, 9:30…

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April 24, 2014

The city of Durango Community Development Department will host a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carnegie Building, 1188 East Second Ave., to gather feedback about vacation rentals…

Keeping kids healthy
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Keeping kids healthy

April 23, 2014

Sara Illsley leads a Zumba Kids class on Thursday at Florida Mesa Elementary School. Illsley is with Zumba Kids, which provides free dance-fitness classes to children in Durango’s elementary schools.STEVE…

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April 23, 2014

The 6th Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission requests written comments from the public about judges eligible for retention in this year’s general election. The judges eligible for retention are: District…

Cyclist hospitalized after accident
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Cyclist hospitalized after accident

April 22, 2014

Dietzman was in intensive care until Wednesday night, his wife, Deb Sussex said. David Bruzzese, spokesman for Mercy, said Dietzman was in fair condition Wednesday night. He has head and…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

April 22, 2014

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. Line dancing, 1:30-4 p.m.,…

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April 22, 2014

Wednesday 12:24 a.m. A skateboarder received a verbal warning at Main Avenue and west 24th Street. Tuesday 6:14 a.m. Police assisted a state parole officer with a matter at a…

A Durango High first
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A Durango High first

April 22, 2014

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton reads testimony into the Congressional Record in honor of Durango High School teacher David Dillman on Wednesday after congratulating DHS students Joaquin Valdez and Charles McClung…

Finding a retail pot store could be tough
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Finding a retail pot store could be tough

April 22, 2014

Councilors discussed retail and medical marijuana draft ordinances during its study session Tuesday afternoon, with one of the biggest issues dealing with whether to allow recreational pot sales downtown or…

A change is in the air for Saturday
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A change is in the air for Saturday

April 22, 2014

Calm water and warm temperatures make for a great combination to chase fish with a fly rod at Vallecito Reservoir on Sunday evening. Believe it or not, the sunshine is…

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April 22, 2014

Trails 2000 will host trail work from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today on the South Rim Trail. Sponsored by Mountain Bike Specialists, the event will begin Trails 2000’s Wednesday Public…

System down at Bayfield motor vehicle division
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System down at Bayfield motor vehicle division

April 22, 2014

The state is troubleshooting the problem, but the system will likely be down most of the day today Tuesday, according to a news release from the county. All other services…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

April 21, 2014

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 Durango Bird Club, 9 a.m.,…

County draft code requires moral pot sellers
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County draft code requires moral pot sellers

April 21, 2014

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners discussed licensing regulations for retail pot during a Tuesday work session, along with making them consistent with medical marijuana rules. Tuesday’s county…

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The Blotter

April 21, 2014

Tuesday 2:39 a.m. A border collie was at large near Durango Mall, 800 South Camino del Rio. Monday 9:33 a.m. Police responded to a report of a gas leak in…

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April 21, 2014

The voting for Chapman Hill Bike Park Project began April 21 for the 2014 Bell Built Grant, and Trails 2000 is seeking backing of the local and statewide community in…