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Weekly planner for Jan. 21-25
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Weekly planner for Jan. 21-25

January 19, 2019

du1-i-syn Tuesday La Plata County Board of County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m., County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave. Durango City Council special meeting, 4 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall,…

Retirement part to be held for Wendy Rice
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Retirement part to be held for Wendy Rice

January 19, 2019

Rice has worked for 18 years for the Extension Office in La Plata County. She has taught thousands of adults and youths about a wide array of topics. Everyone is…

Photo: Stocking up on tools to clear snow, ice
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Photo: Stocking up on tools to clear snow, ice

January 18, 2019

John Gates, floor manager at Krogers Ace Hardware in Durango, helps Mindy Self select an ice pick and a roof rake Friday to use at her Falls Creek home. Joel…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 18, 2019

du1-i-syn Thursday 9:01 a.m. Someone reported a theft from a business in the 600 block of Camino del Rio. 9:51 a.m. A man locked himself in the men’s restroom at…

Indivisible Durango to meet Jan. 26 at library
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Indivisible Durango to meet Jan. 26 at library

January 18, 2019

The agenda includes: Slideshow of Women’s March Durango.Announcements of local elections and candidates.Brief presentations by the 10 issues-based committees on key achievements and priorities for the coming year.Opportunity for Indivisible…

Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango

January 18, 2019

du1-i-syn Daniels, a part-time Durango area resident, has released his fifth book, “Let’s Make the Day Count: The Everyday Wisdom of Charlie Daniels.” The book offers bite-sized life lessons and…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 17, 2019

du1-i-syn Wednesday 10:36 a.m. A man was being combative and was asked to leave a business in the 800 block of Camino del Rio. 1:18 p.m. One vehicle T-boned another…

Mesa Verde admission-free day is uncertain
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Mesa Verde admission-free day is uncertain

January 16, 2019

du1-i-syn On five select days throughout the year, Mesa Verde National Park joins other National Park Service sites across the country in waiving entrance fee admission, allowing visitors to enjoy…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 16, 2019

du1-i-syn Tuesday 8:31 a.m. Someone reported a theft in the 1300 block of Florida Road. 1:50 p.m. A large silver truck was doing donuts in the parking lot of Folsom…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 15, 2019

du1-i-syn Monday 7:14 a.m. A vehicle rear-ended another car near the intersection of South Camino del Rio and Sawyer Drive. At least one arrest was made. 8:47 a.m. Two vehicles…

Democratic Party to hold fundraiser
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Democratic Party to hold fundraiser

January 15, 2019

Money raised will benefit the Democratic Party and Manna. The cost is $20 per person, $5 for students. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share. Those with last…

Animas Museum to launch railroad exhibit
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Animas Museum to launch railroad exhibit

January 15, 2019

The exhibit will be devoted to the stories of everyday people who helped build and maintain the railroad lines in Southwest Colorado. The event will include a panel discussion from…

Free lecture series to feature conductor Thursday
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Free lecture series to feature conductor Thursday

January 14, 2019

San Juan Symphony Music Director Thomas Heuser will discuss the art of conducting by taking a close look at his personal and professional experiences. Heuser will also explain the history…

Free throwing shooting contest to be held at FLC
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Free throwing shooting contest to be held at FLC

January 14, 2019

Courtesy of Durango Elks Lodge<br><br>Front Row: Thunder Windy Boy (Ignacio Elementary) and Elizabeth Mytko (Riverview Elementary)<br><br>Back Row: Trajan Garcia (Ignacio Middle), Ryne Neiman (Park Elementary), Carter Neiman (Miller Middle), and…

Author to speak to Four Corners Back Country Horsemen
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Author to speak to Four Corners Back Country Horsemen

January 14, 2019

BJ Boucher, author of “Walking in Wildness,” will give a presentation about the history of Southwest Colorado and the Weminuche Wilderness. The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen works to perpetuate…