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Scrambling to make tax deadline
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Scrambling to make tax deadline

April 13, 2014

As the tax deadline closes in Carolyn Varcados, right, with H&R Block in Durango, helps Benda Watts, with her taxes Monday, about 24 hours before the tax deadline strikes zero.JERRY…

Finger-pickin’ good
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Finger-pickin’ good

April 12, 2014

Members of two different bands, Papa Otis and The Flume Canyon Boys, joined together Sunday afternoon in front of Magpies Newstand, performing an eclectic form of bluegrass and ragtime music.JENNAYE…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

April 12, 2014

American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment “The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan,” documentary, noon, Animas City Theatre, 128…

Backyard paradise
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Backyard paradise

April 12, 2014

From halfpipes to terraced gardens, some take it to the next level

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

April 12, 2014

The Pagosa Springs Plant and Garden Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the County Extension Office, Colorado Highway 84 South in Pagosa Springs. Admission to…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

April 11, 2014

9Health Fair, 7 a.m.-noon, Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker. Trails 2000 Trailwork Season Kick-Off Party, 9 a.m.-noon, Carbon Junction and South Rim Trails. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County…

Upper Pine gets staffing grant
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Upper Pine gets staffing grant

April 11, 2014

The Federal Emergency Management Agency grant will help rural fire districts maintain minimum staffing levels. Upper Pine will supplement two years of staffing by rehiring four firefighters laid off last…

Dancing at the Meltdown
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Dancing at the Meltdown

April 11, 2014

Students at St. Columba School dance to Colorado College’s Bluegrass Ensemble on Friday afternoon. For 19 of its 20 years, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown has featured a “Bluegrass in Schools”…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 11, 2014

Thursday 4:35 p.m. Two intoxicated men were involved in a physical altercation on Narrow Gauge Avenue. At least one arrest was made. 5:58 p.m. Someone reported an intoxicated man hitting…

Local briefs
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Local briefs

April 11, 2014

Tony Cerato, chairman of the Rotary District 5470 Annual and Permanent Fund Committee, will speak about Rotary fundraising at the Rotary Club of Durango meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at…

Water supply concerns dominate regional seminar
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Water supply concerns dominate regional seminar

April 10, 2014

The Pine River flows into the San Juan River, then the Colorado River. Flows were high on Wednesday as the Pine River Irrigation District released water into the river to…

Upper Pine receives $655,000 staffing grant
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Upper Pine receives $655,000 staffing grant

April 10, 2014

The grant is from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide minimum staffing levels for rural fire districts. The grant will supplement two years of firefighter staffing by rehiring four…

Jimmy R. Newton Jr.
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Jimmy R. Newton Jr.

April 10, 2014

Newtondu1-i-syn Known as “JimBo” to his friends, he was born to Elaine and Jimmy Newton Sr., on Sept. 18, 1976. He graduated from Ignacio High School in 1995. Mr. Newton…