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du1-i-syn Thursday 1:22 p.m. A man shoplifted a bottle of liquor from Wagon Wheel Liquors, 30 Town Plaza. Police made an arrest. 3:36 p.m. A lightning strike caught a tree…
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Public invited to meet Sheriff Sean Smith
Smithdu1-i-syn The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.seansmithforsheriff.com.
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La Plata County Commissioner Lachelt to meet with public
Lacheltdu1-i-syn Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 382-6219.
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Students encouraged to enter bookmark contest
Students must create an original illustration for their bookmarks, which should relate to reading or a specific book. A relevant quote is also required. The design may be vertical or…
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Prescribed burn to occur near Bayfield
Fire is a natural cycle in forest ecosystems, and managers conduct prescribed fires to restore fire cycles in controlled conditions, increase habitat diversity and remove overstocked fuels that are likely…
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Archaeology conference coming to Cortez
State and local scholars to give a series of lectures
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
du1-i-syn The Raven Narratives will present live storytelling events Friday at the Grand Imperial Hotel, 1219 Greene St., in Silverton, and Saturday at James Ranch, 33846 U.S. Highway 550, north…
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Astronaut shares experiences with audience at Canyons museum
Heib tells stories from three space shuttle voyages
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WholeExpo to take place Saturday, Sunday in Durango
The event will feature more than 80 vendors and booths with handcrafted jewelry, clothing, paintings, musical instruments, crystals, massages, alternative healing, spiritual consultants, chiropractors and more. New this year is…
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Animas Valley Grange to hold potluck Saturday
Burgers from James Ranch and lemonade will be served, and the event will feature live music from Stillwater Music’s Soul What?! band, yard games for children, an Animas Valley 4-H…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Thursday 3:27 a.m. A deer was stuck in a fence, hanging upside-down, in the 100 block of Via Tuscana. Wednesday 7:29 a.m. Someone reported an elderly woman in a…
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Rotary of Durango welcomes new leader
The club will welcome new Rotary district governor Chris Peterson, who will present his vision and objectives for the one-year term he will serve. Peterson is a managing partner with…
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Trail-use plan finalized for Rico-West Dolores
Motorized access cut at Bear and Burnett Creek trails
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Public to discuss College Drive, East Eighth Avenue safety project
The city is considering a lane reconfiguration on College Drive and East Eighth Avenue. The meeting is free, open to all and will feature interactive stations and an informational presentation…
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Suspects in Cortez-area pot raid appear in court
4,300 plants, 500 pounds of pot seized in drug bust
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Suicide prevention campaign to start Saturday
Effort will blanket La Plata County with stickers, placards
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Tuesday 8:20 a.m. A passed out drunken man urinated on himself at Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. 11:31 a.m. Four or five people were drunk at Durango…
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Mancos excelsior mill to start up again
Mancos mill gets new life as Aspen Wood Products company, will employ 17
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Friday 9:50 a.m. A drunken man tried to assault someone at Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. Police made an arrest. 5:35 p.m. A drunken man was passed…
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Fort Lewis College Glow Run to be held Friday
The 5K Glow Run and 1K Walk will be held to support the Sexual Assault Services Organization at 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.Durango Herald file…
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‘Chili Chase’ fundraiser returning to Durango
The event features a 10K trail run through Overend Mountain Park and a chili cook-off, with more than 20 chili recipes from local organizations and businesses. Registration will open at…
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Public to discuss redevelopment at Durango Christian Church site
Community members are invited to attend and discuss the pending development proposal from Tracy Reynolds to redevelop Durango Christian Church into a six-unit condominium. For more information, call 375-4850.
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Aztec Ruins to tell Zuni origin story
Curtis Quam, museum technician and cultural educator at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center in Zuni, New Mexico, will discuss his background and give the presentation about the Zuni…
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Center of Southwest Studies releases schedule of fall programs
The schedule includes: Sept. 14: Film screening of the documentary “Tribal Radio” and question-and-answer session with filmmaker Sean Owen and KSUT Public Radio staff.Oct. 24: Lecture, “The Renaissance Palace on…
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Ute Mountain Ute policymaker leaves state office
Ernest House takes job at Keystone Policy Center
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Utility repair to occur on Florida Road
Roads will remain open, with westbound traffic shifted on Florida Road near its intersection with County Road 250. Drivers should expect delays and are urged to use caution as work…
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City of Durango to replace water mains
Waterlines will be replaced at: West Park Avenue, from 17th Street and Main Avenue to West Third Avenue; West Second Avenue, from 17th Street to West Park Avenue; and 16th…
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CPW and ranch now offer elk and mule deer hunts in NW Colorado
Application deadline Oct. 1
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Test drive an electric car on Saturday
New electric vehicles will be available for test drives and attendees can learn about charging stations and engage in fun activities. The event is free and open to all. For…
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Art, wine to support Wolfwood Refuge
The event will feature specialty-labeled wines and a preview of art that will be up for auction in late September to support Wolfwood Refuge, a wolf and wolf-dog hybrid sanctuary…