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Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

January 13, 2014

Mike + Ruthy (vintage Americana), 7:30 p.m., $10/$12, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., www.anddurango.com. Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Ace Revel, 6 p.m., 6512,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 13, 2014

All members of the Durango High School Class of 1964 are invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 in the pub room of Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.…

A picnic in January
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A picnic in January

January 13, 2014

Susan Caudle and Beth Blovin enjoy lunch by the Animas River with their dog, Zeffy, on Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service expects clear skies and highs in the mid-40s…

Pets chilly, too
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Pets chilly, too

January 12, 2014

Don’t assume dog, cat is fine in cold

Metal petals
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Metal petals

January 12, 2014

With temperatures hovering near freezing, the only flowers in full bloom along east Eighth Street were metal flowers placed on the sidewalk outside of The World According to Mark pottery…

Sunday suspense
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Sunday suspense

January 11, 2014

Denver Broncos fans Hannah Starbuck and Ciara Krening watch their team host the San Diego Chargers Sunday afternoon at Carver Brewing Co.JENNAYE DERGE/Durango Herald

Man boards to safety
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Man boards to safety

January 11, 2014

Photos By Griz photographer Rob Finn was snowboarding alone near chairlift 3, on what is known as the “backside” of the mountain, when he crashed into a tree, possibly puncturing…

Natural-gas price spikes
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Natural-gas price spikes

January 11, 2014

Price increase not enough for drillers in San Juan Basin, industry says

Leaders consider rules for pot sales
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Leaders consider rules for pot sales

January 11, 2014

The ordinance was drafted after an earlier proposed ordinance that would have banned marijuana businesses was rejected by the commissioners late last year. County Administrator Willy Tookey said last week…

Flat out
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Flat out

January 11, 2014

Mark Peuny tests his skills on what Chapman Hill employee Aaron Blue calls a “flat-down-flat” rail Friday afternoon. Chapman Hill has been installing features such as rails and moguls every…

Ice for all ages
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Ice for all ages

January 11, 2014

Beginners and experts head to Ouray climbing fest

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

January 10, 2014

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society meeting, 10:30 a.m., Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court. Puppy Party with Durango Dogs, a drop-in socialization/learning hour for…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 10, 2014

Terry Hutchison of YESS The Book Hutch will present to the Rotary Club of Durango meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Hutchison will discuss…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 10, 2014

Friday 2:34 a.m. Someone found a wallet in the Walmart parking lot with a lot of money in it. Thursday 1:40 p.m. A vehicle was parked in front of a…

17 syllables about 11 bills
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17 syllables about 11 bills

January 9, 2014

For a change this year, we present some of the more interesting ones, summarized in haiku form. Bills don’t take effect until passed and signed by the governor. There’s no…