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February 1, 2014

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies statewide – along with the National Football League, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Techniques for Effective Alcohol…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

January 31, 2014

Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. JP Duo, 6:30 p.m., Jean-Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave. Ace Revel, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. The…

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events
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Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

January 31, 2014

Snowdown Balloon Rally & Mass Ascension, 8 a.m., U.S. Highway 550, (North side of Hermosa Meadows Road). Snowdown Balloon Rally Train, 8 a.m., $99/$59/$34, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad…

Downtown flurry
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Downtown flurry

January 31, 2014

Snow fell intermittently in downtown Durango on Friday afternoon, but did not accumulate. The National Weather Service is predicting a 20 percent chance of snow before 3 p.m. today with…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 31, 2014

Friday 3:36 a.m. An intoxicated woman was passed out in a booth at Denny’s Restaurant, 666 Camino del Rio. Thursday 7:11 a.m. Katchina Kitchen was vandalized, 325 South Camino del…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 31, 2014

Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the sixth annual Homegrown Retreat called “Home Cookin’: A Showcase of Regional Innovative Local Food Projects” at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 and from…

BP offices evacuated for smoke from electric issue
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BP offices evacuated for smoke from electric issue

January 31, 2014

The Upper Pine, Los Pinos and Durango fire departments responded to the alarm shortly after 8:30 a.m., Durango Fire Marshal Karola Hanks said. A fire alarm was manually pulled, she…

A slippery morning commute
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A slippery morning commute

January 31, 2014

Cars slid off the road Friday morning about one mile up Wildcat Canyon Road (County Road 141) west of Durango. The Colorado State Patrol responded and tried to slow traffic…

Red Mountain Pass to open twice a day
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Red Mountain Pass to open twice a day

January 30, 2014

The plan goes into effect from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation said Thursday. The pass, two miles south…

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events
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Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

January 29, 2014

Snowdown T-Shirt Day, all day, available at Magpie’s and other local establishments. Decorate Your Own Pith Helmet Contest Entry Viewing, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.…

A team rebounds
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A team rebounds

January 29, 2014

Enrollment an obstacle for Silverton’s coed basketball squad

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

January 29, 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. Four Corners Peace and Justice Coalition of Durango peace vigil,…

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events
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Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

January 29, 2014

Stella Doble, right, announces during the first round of Family Feud Snowdown Style on Wednesday at the Diamond Belle Saloon. Wild Thangs team members from left are Carol Stern, Galen…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 29, 2014

Tuesday 2 p.m. Someone reported hearing gunshots and water splashing at the Animas River Trail near Walmart in the 1100 block of South Camino del Rio. Durango Fire Protection District…

Dems buck attempt to delay renewable power standard
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Dems buck attempt to delay renewable power standard

January 29, 2014

Republicans have charged that the mandate is part of a “war on rural Colorado,” and the grievance hung heavy over Wednesday’s hearing for House Bill 1067 by Rep. Kathleen Conti,…