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La Plata County candidates to attend Monday forum
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La Plata County candidates to attend Monday forum

September 13, 2018

The forum will include contested candidates for: Commissioner: Brad Blake, incumbent, Republican; Clyde Church, Democrat.Sheriff: Charles Hamby, Republican; Adrian Dean Mize, unaffiliated; Sean Smith, incumbent, Democrat.Treasurer: Allison Aichele, incumbent, Democrat;…

La Plata County candidates square off Sept. 25
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La Plata County candidates square off Sept. 25

September 13, 2018

The event is $20 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. People can register online at durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312. The event will feature Brad Blake and Clyde Church, candidates…

Southwest Basin Roundtable seeks voting members
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Southwest Basin Roundtable seeks voting members

September 12, 2018

There are currently two at-large positions with terms expired. One of these at-large members should represent environmental interests and be nominated by an environmental conservation organization. For more information about…

Coffman and AARP warn of Social Security scam in Colorado
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Coffman and AARP warn of Social Security scam in Colorado

September 12, 2018

“These impostors are claiming to be investigators or attorneys with the SSA and telling consumers that their Social Security account is being used fraudulently,” Coffman said. “They are urging consumers…

Base for sculpture to be installed at Rank Park
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Base for sculpture to be installed at Rank Park

September 11, 2018

The Animas River Trail will remain open during the construction process, which will include a limited amount of excavation and concrete installation. Flaggers will be present to warn pedestrians when…

Nike N7 general manager to speak at Fort Lewis College
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Nike N7 general manager to speak at Fort Lewis College

September 11, 2018

McCracken will share his story of collaborating with Nike’s design team to create footwear specifically designed for the Native American and Aboriginal youths in North America. The N7 collection supports…

The blotter
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The blotter

September 11, 2018

du1-i-syn Monday 8:26 a.m. Police arrested a man with a warrant in the 2900 block of Holly Avenue. 10:51 a.m. A woman reported the back tire of her bicycle was…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 10, 2018

du1-i-syn Sunday 5:51 p.m. Someone stole a bicycle from the west 200 block of 24th Street. 9:49 p.m. A woman was heard screaming “get your hands off me,” before police…

Durango Diaries session to feature local authors
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Durango Diaries session to feature local authors

September 10, 2018

du1-i-syn These three storytellers are joining together this week to share their stories of inspiration during Durango Diaries, The Durango Herald’s twice-a-month speaker series. Chuck Greaves may be best known…

City to fertilize turf, spray noxious weeds
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City to fertilize turf, spray noxious weeds

September 9, 2018

Turf and noxious weed maintenance will be conducted at these times and locations: Sept. 18: Weed spraying in Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave.Sept. 19: Weed spraying in Rank Park, 149…

Forest Service greenlights Palisade Plunge Trail
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Forest Service greenlights Palisade Plunge Trail

September 9, 2018

When constructed, the Palisade Plunge Trail will be a 32-mile single-track trail that will feature a unique 6,000-foot descent for mountain bikes and other nonmotorized recreation from the top of…

Skate park to undergo construction
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Skate park to undergo construction

September 9, 2018

Lucus Hess impresses the crowd and judges while competing in “Thrasher Thursday’s” in July at Schneider Skate Park. The park will undergo construction Sept. 13 through Nov. 30.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

Weekly planner for Sept. 10-14
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Weekly planner for Sept. 10-14

September 8, 2018

du1-i-syn Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting, 3 p.m., Rock Point Conference Room, 211 Rock Point Drive. Durango Utilities Commission meeting, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thrive!…