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Saturday artist reception canceled in Mancos
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Saturday artist reception canceled in Mancos

August 24, 2018

The event has been rescheduled for Sept. 29 and will be held during the last Grand Summer Nights event in downtown Mancos. For more information, visit www.mancoscreativedistrict.com.

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 23, 2018

du1-i-syn Wednesday 1:02 a.m. Someone called to report a man punched a car in the 900 block of Main Avenue. 8:24 a.m. Four drunken men were throwing items in the…

Rotary Club to hear from Durango Education Foundation
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Rotary Club to hear from Durango Education Foundation

August 23, 2018

Cruzdu1-i-syn Diana Cruz, Durango Education Foundation executive director, will speak to the club. The foundation started in 1984 as a single scholarship fund and developed into a valuable resource for…

Good Food Collective to harvest fruit Friday
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Good Food Collective to harvest fruit Friday

August 21, 2018

The glean will harvest apples and pears from backyard fruit trees in Durango. People are welcome to harvest fruit for themselves, and a portion of the produce will be donated…

Cowboy Poetry parade turns 30 Oct. 6
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Cowboy Poetry parade turns 30 Oct. 6

August 21, 2018

To enter the parade, sign up as a volunteer or for more information, call (512) 517-5619 or visit www.durangocowboygathering.org.

Durango Kiwanis to hear from Rochester Hotel
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Durango Kiwanis to hear from Rochester Hotel

August 21, 2018

du1-i-syn Kirk and Laura Komick from the Rochester Hotel and Leland House will speak to the club. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is optional and costs $13. For…

July restaurant inspections for Montezuma County
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July restaurant inspections for Montezuma County

August 20, 2018

Journal filedu1-i-syn Inspections of all retail food facilities are done yearly, and in some cases more than once per year. Unannounced inspections are conducted for restaurants, school cafeterias, hospital and…

Trails 2000 to work in Overend Mountain Park
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Trails 2000 to work in Overend Mountain Park

August 19, 2018

Volunteers will meet at the trail head, located at 915 Hidden Valley Circle. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes or boots, pants and a sun hat and bring sunscreen, a water…

Weekly planner for Aug. 20-24
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Weekly planner for Aug. 20-24

August 18, 2018

du1-i-syn August Business Commuter Challenge, all-day event, Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. Utilities Commission meeting, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Tuesday La Plata County…

Bayfield schools hosting ribbon-cuttings
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Bayfield schools hosting ribbon-cuttings

August 17, 2018

A ribbon cutting for the new Bayfield Intermediate School will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27.Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times Thursday, Aug. 23 Bayfield High School open…

City to spray noxious weeds at Greenmount Cemetery
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City to spray noxious weeds at Greenmount Cemetery

August 17, 2018

Milestone, 4LB Amine and Drive XLR8 herbicides will be used. Horizon Environmental Services is licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and weed control has been tested and approved by…

Hop-harvesting event to be held Monday
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Hop-harvesting event to be held Monday

August 17, 2018

The cones will be used to brew a new craft beer made with cascade and nugget hops. After the harvest, cones will be distributed to brewers at Steamworks and Carver…

Heritage Dinner tickets on sale until Monday
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Heritage Dinner tickets on sale until Monday

August 17, 2018

The dinner, according to the Animas Museum, will deliver a gastronomic salute to the “Swinging Sixties” with long-lost dishes from Durango culinary landmarks. Participants will sample re-creations of menu items…

Paths to Mesa Verde meeting is Tuesday
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Paths to Mesa Verde meeting is Tuesday

August 17, 2018

A artist’s rendition of Paths to Mesa Verde trail, a 17-mile multi-use route between Mancos and Cortez.Courtesy of Montezuma County The 17-mile, multi-use trail will connect Mancos and Cortez with…

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

August 17, 2018

du1-i-syn The fourth annual Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Cottonwood Park, 230 Cedar St., in Mancos. Attendees can enjoy craft beer…