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La Plata County commissioners shoot down cap on pot stores
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La Plata County commissioners shoot down cap on pot stores

November 17, 2013

Commissioners expressed skepticism toward several proposed regulations presented by county staff to control the advent of recreational marijuana permitted by Amendment 64. “I’ll tell you straight up I’m not supportive…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 17, 2013

Monday 12:33 a.m. A drunken man was trying to break into a vehicle at McDonald’s, 201 West College Drive. Sunday 10:50 a.m. A woman’s ex-husband pulled a knife on her…

Smoke from controlled burn spotted in Durango
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Smoke from controlled burn spotted in Durango

November 17, 2013

A La Plata County Central Dispatch spokeswoman said several calls had been received reporting smoke, but it was coming from a controlled burn on private property Smoke was clearly visible…

Remembering Dylan
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Remembering Dylan

November 16, 2013

Family, friends gather for a memorial service to honor teen

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

November 16, 2013

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Belle Brunch with Pete Neds, 1 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Ukulele Jam,…

Blowing in the wind (and rain)
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Blowing in the wind (and rain)

November 16, 2013

Fort Lewis College junior music education major Katie Patton fiddles with her saxophone reed on a blustery Saturday afternoon at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. Patton and the FLC band were…

And the West is History
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And the West is History

November 16, 2013

75 years ago: “As an important feature of the San Juan Basin Seed & Poultry show now in progress in Durango, old time dance contests and exhibitions will be held.…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 16, 2013

First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host its 40th annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. In addition to local vendors with a…

Dylan Redwine memorial service  to be held today
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Dylan Redwine memorial service to be held today

November 15, 2013

Dylan’s family is hosting the event, which will include a memorial dedication and blessing at the Pine River Cemetery, then a reception and lunch at noon at the church. Dylan’s…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

November 15, 2013

Christmas Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. 16th annual Holiday Gift Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oak Room, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 15, 2013

Thursday 10:46 a.m. A man at Detox was being aggressive. Police made an arrest. 11:46 a.m. A vehicle hit the Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., causing minor damage.…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 15, 2013

Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., will host a screening and discussion of “Durango and Abu Dhabi: A Cross-cultural Exchange” from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday. The film…

Military Brief
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Military Brief

November 15, 2013

Sotodu1-i-syn Air Force Airman Destiny R. Soto graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in…

Winter storm warning issued for San Juans
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Winter storm warning issued for San Juans

November 15, 2013

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the southwest San Juan Mountains at 11 a.m. Friday; the warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday. Area passes…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 14, 2013

Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, P.C., 3600 Main Ave., Suite A, will hold its eighth annual Advantage Blanket and Coat Drive from Saturday to Dec. 31 benefiting the Durango Community…

Power to the victim
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Power to the victim

November 13, 2013

Groups work to bring ease, support when reporting sexual abuse

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 13, 2013

Thursday 2:27 a.m. A man was sleeping inside Walmart. Wednesday 7:51 a.m. A vehicle was vandalized overnight in a parking lot in the east 100 block of 29th Street. 9:07…

Durango woman to appear on ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
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Durango woman to appear on ‘Let’s Make a Deal’

November 13, 2013

La Plata County residents can tune in and see Sarah Shedd navigate “deals” and “zonks” on the long-running CBS program at 10 a.m. Tuesday on KREZ-TV, Channel 13. Since its…