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Lawmakers OK with more pay for elected officials
In La Plata County, increase would add 20% to salaries
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State delegation reacts to president’s speech
Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet attended the speech in the House of Representatives Chamber of the U.S. Capitol. Tipton was unable to attend because of a death in…
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The gift of life … after death
Durango youth’s passing underscores value of organ donation
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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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The Blotter
Monday 8:39 a.m. Firefighters responded to a gas smell at Main Avenue and West College Drive. Durango Fire Protection District responded to seven calls Monday. Durango Police Monday 10:33 a.m.…
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Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events
Decorate Your Own Pith Helmet Contest, 9 a.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., 385-9583. Snowdown Doughdown, 9 a.m., Durango Doughworks, 2653 Main Ave., 247-1610. Snowdown Scrounging Scavenger Hunt,…
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Boy, 8, in ‘fair’ condition after crash at DMR
Accident left him with broken jaw, lost teeth
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Big, leafy plant helps Bayfield boy win green
Jackson Artichoker shows off the 16-pound cabbage he grew, which earned him a $1,000 savings bond as part of the Bonnie Plants’ national cabbage program, which awards a scholarship to…
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‘Amazon tax’ goes to Colorado court
Some out-of-state retailers are able to sell tax-free goods
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The Blotter
Sunday 3:22 a.m. A man was found lying on the sidewalk near Columbine Drive and Weston Drive. Saturday 8:45 p.m. El Rancho Tavern was reported serving drinks to an underage…
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Frontier to return for seasonal flight service
Durango-La Plata County Airport to host airline again this summer
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Yes, it’s still winter
Colleen Cooley spends Sunday afternoon climbing Gold Wall at X-rock. The National Weather Service expects sunny skies today with a high of 46 in Durango. A hint of snow mixed…
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Local Briefs
People should be aware of crews and equipment with police escorts setting up barricades in lanes of traffic on Main Avenue, between Fifth and 12th streets on Friday. The 500…
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From Bayfield to Pagosa Springs: Marley’s 40-mile journey
Marley returned home after being missing for 12 days, having traveled from Bayfield to Forest Lakes to Williams Reservoir.Courtesy of Andre Sarnow She got out of her downtown Bayfield yard…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Cribbage, open play/all levels welcome, 6 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., 749-0080. Super Ted’s Super…
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Some time to kick around
Riverview Elementary School fourth-grader Jocelyn Feir leaps skyward while playing soccer with friends after early-release on Monday.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
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Dayplanner Monday
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. AARP will host the Smart Driver Program, 8:30 a.m., Pine…
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Local Briefs
Lu Nettleton of the Colorado Plateau Growers Association will present a workshop about the local production of marijuana at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Dolores Public Library, 1004 Railroad. Several…
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Snowdown: As wholesome as mother’s milk?
Despite debauchery, magazine says celebration worthy for family fun
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State delegation fights for federal funding
Bennet to bring county commissioners’ stories to Washington