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Kiwanis Club meeting at noon Thursday
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Kiwanis Club meeting at noon Thursday

October 8, 2018

Durango City Councilor Dick White and Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Youssef will speak about Ballot Initiative 2A. The meeting is open to all, and lunch will be available for $13.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 8, 2018

du1-i-syn Sunday 9:16 a.m. The trolley hit a sign near the 1300 block of Animas View Drive. No injuries were reported. 2:50 p.m. A woman said her neighbor was trespassing…

Cortez history podcast nears production stage
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Cortez history podcast nears production stage

October 7, 2018

Journal Staff Writer The Cortez Historic Preservation Board is working to approve changes to a grant application it submitted to History Colorado, the state’s historical society, that would secure funding…

Author to present findings about megafires
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Author to present findings about megafires

October 6, 2018

du1-i-syn Journalist and author Michael Kodas will present “Learning to Live With Megafires” from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. Kodas will…

Weekly planner for Oct. 8-12
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Weekly planner for Oct. 8-12

October 6, 2018

du1-i-syn La Plata County Board of County Commissioners Work Session, 10:30 a.m., 1101 East Second Ave. Library Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., Program Room 3, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third…

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

October 6, 2018

du1-i-syn FRIDAY Search & Rescue Fundraiser Dinner, 5 p.m., Destination Grill, 2121 E. Main St. in Cortez. Dine out and support Montezuma County Search & Rescue personnel. Wear camouflage or…

Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house
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Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house

October 5, 2018

The free event will include a guided tour of the retreat center and Tara Temple and a brief introduction to meditation with time for questions and a vegetarian buffet lunch.…

Soles4Souls needs new and used shoes
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Soles4Souls needs new and used shoes

October 5, 2018

Donate shoes at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 and receive free admission to the team’s home game against Western State Colorado University at FLC’s Whalen Gymnasium. The team aims to collect…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 5, 2018

du1-i-syn Thursday 12:32 p.m. Someone reported that a trailer was broken into in the 20700 block of U.S. Highway 160, in west Durango. 2:38 p.m. People were harassing someone at…

Bulbs for sale Saturday at the Fairgrounds
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Bulbs for sale Saturday at the Fairgrounds

October 4, 2018

The Durango Botanical Society’s 8th annual Bulb Sale will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 13, in the Exhibit Hall of the Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Mike Smedley, humor…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 4, 2018

du1-i-syn Wednesday 8:48 a.m. Police arrested the driver of a Ford F-150 who was reportedly tailgating and weaving in and out of traffic in the 28000 block of U.S. Highway…

Real History of Americas Day to feature events at FLC
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Real History of Americas Day to feature events at FLC

October 3, 2018

The event takes place on Indigenous People’s Day and features live entertainment from the Cahuilla Tribal Nation Bird Singers and Dancers, film shorts and a potluck dinner. For a schedule…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 3, 2018

du1-i-syn Tuesday 12:57 p.m. A caller reported her license plate being stolen from her recreational vehicle in the 1100 block of Camino del Rio. 3:01 p.m. A caller reported vandalism…

Bus stops – it’s all about the kids
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Bus stops – it’s all about the kids

October 3, 2018

This means we have kids all over the place going to school along with other activities, and that means we need to be more careful out there when driving, particularly…

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The Blotter

October 2, 2018

du1-i-syn Monday 7:12 a.m. A caller reported a cow in the middle of County Road 501 between Forest Lakes and Pine River Ranches. 1:10 p.m. Someone broke a woman’s car…

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to feature parade
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Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to feature parade

October 2, 2018

Tickets are $10 for adults, and kids 5 and younger are free. Advance tickets are available at www.durangocowboygathering.org. The Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at…

4CORE to host Solar Home Tour on Saturday
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4CORE to host Solar Home Tour on Saturday

October 2, 2018

Participants will see local homes and businesses that use renewable energy, green building design, energy efficiency and other innovative sustainable technologies. Tickets for the self-guided tour are $11 and available…

Animas High Osprey Parent Coffee
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Animas High Osprey Parent Coffee

October 1, 2018

Join Head of School Sean Woytek and Animas High School Board Member Acasha Mick for an opportunity to check in on the start of the school year. Bring your feedback…