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Former Dolores County deputy sentenced in child sex assaults
Will serve 15-to-life terms in two judicial districts
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Grand Canyon chief isn’t back after being cleared in inquiry
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has not returned to her job nearly a month after being cleared of accusations she created a hostile work environment, improperly disciplined an…
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Cortez man faces up to 3 years in prison for domestic violence
Accused in separate case of chasing woman’s mom with baseball bat
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Weekly planner for March 11-15
du1-i-syn City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Thursday 9:57 a.m. Men were harassing passersby from a bench in the 900 block of Main Avenue. 10:42 a.m. An employee at a business in the 500 block of…
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St. Mark’s to host film about race
The film traces a journey by Katrina Browne, the filmmaker, and nine of her cousins into the dark past of the slave trade which enriched their white New England family.…
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Hunter education course March 17 at Florida Mesa Grange
The course includes a classroom portion, which runs for three evenings, and a shooting range portion, which will take place at Bayfield Lions Club Shooting Range, 3983 CR 223, Bayfield.…
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Grief Center of Southwest Colorado offers class for youth
The afternoon program is for bereaved children ages 8-12. Cost is $25 per child, and needs-based scholarships are available. Space is limited. For more information and to register, contact Judy…
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Durango High Noon Rotary hosts casino night
Tickets are $55 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and live table games – blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. A Las Vegas trip is the grand prize.…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 7:36 a.m. A water bottle was stolen from a storage unit in the 800 block of east 32nd Street. 9:40 a.m. A man was harassing a customer at the…
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Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to hold meeting
If you are not a member, visit www.swcogen.org for additional society information and a membership application.
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Recreation Center to hold introduction to self defense workshop
Holmes is the head instructor of the Kokikai Durango School of Japanese martial arts has more than 40 years of experience. The Kokikai style of Aikido emphasizes natural movement, ki…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Friday 12:10 p.m. A man reported a snowplow damaging his property on County Road 213. 4:02 p.m. A large rock fell near the intersection of County Road 213 and…
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Pastor chosen as Mancos Citizen of the Year
Craig Paschal selected by Chamber of Commerce for outreach, inclusivity
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Telluride Art Walk will be held Thursday
Open Art Radio on KOTO will feature interviews with the participating artists and galleries from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. Complimentary Gallery Guides are available at Visit Telluride on Colorado…
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Bodo State Wildlife Area closed to most recreation during winter
The 2,900-acre property, on the west side of Durango, is a critical parcel for wintering big game. The area is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and regulations limiting public…
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Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry
Baked and fried fish, breaded and battered, will be served along with french fries, coleslaw and drinks. Soft serve ice cream will also be available. Tickets are $10 for adults…
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Community Health Action Coalition to hold monthly membership meeting
The meeting will discuss funding ideas for the coalition’s future, and the 2018 Health Hero will be announced. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.chaclaplata.org or contact Pattie Adler…
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Mancos Public Library free monthly session on Tuesday
The Mancos Public Library will host its monthly free legal aid session on Tuesday.The Journal file Anyone seeking legal advice can sign up to speak with a lawyer over video…
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Blotter for March 5
du1-i-syn Monday 1:41 a.m. An assault was reported in the 1900 block of Main Avenue. 6:21 a.m. A deer was reported stuck in a fence in the 1900 block of…
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Durango Independent Film Festival announces 2019 award winners
Durango native Taylor Graham won Honorable Mention – Documentary Short for “Glen Canyon Rediscovered.”Courtesy of Taylor Graham A wide variety of films were entered in the festival, including shorts, documentaries…
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Cortez woman suffers concussion after City Market sprinkler fails
Three have failed in 7 years, fire inspector says
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Region 9 Economic Development to hold Legacy Lunch
“Since inception, Region 9 has distributed almost $28 million dollars in loan funding in our five-county region, and currently has about 164 active loans,” Laura Lewis Marchino, Region 9 executive…
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Sergeant cleared in shooting of armed, ‘depressed’ Mancos man
‘Depressed’ man talked about suicide
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4CORE to host electric vehicles and clean transportation summit
The talk will feature guest speakers Matt Frommer, an electric vehicle transportation expert from Southwest Energy Efficiency Project; Ian Markovitz with Charge Point, the company installing the electric vehicle DC…
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Green Business Roundtable will meet to discuss ‘sparking the transition to electric vehicles’
The presentation will address the societal benefits of electric transportation in Colorado. Matt Frommer with the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project will discuss policies and programs that city, county and state…
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Durango Diaries Season 3 will take place at Durango Public Library
In this session, local outdoor junkies share stories about their journeys in their favorite sports. For more information, call 375-4879.