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Mancos workshop to discuss government contracts
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Mancos workshop to discuss government contracts

July 10, 2018

Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, Colorado Minority Business Office and Colorado Department of Transportation have partnered to offer the workshop, which will help attendees understand federal, state and local…

Durango Public Library to hold book sale
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Durango Public Library to hold book sale

July 10, 2018

Books, such as children’s, history, fiction, biographies, gardening, literature, cooking and more, will be sold at $1 per pound both days. Proceeds will go to the library and its branches…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 9, 2018

du1-i-syn Friday 12:27 p.m. A man stole ice cream from a freezer and was eating it in the restroom at the Exxon gas station, 2501 Main Ave. Police made an…

Area children invited to join learning day
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Area children invited to join learning day

July 7, 2018

The day aims to elevate the importance of learning throughout the summer to ensure kids return to school this fall ready to succeed. According to the National Summer Learning Association,…

Durango Public Library seeking partner businesses
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Durango Public Library seeking partner businesses

July 7, 2018

Each September, the library partners with local businesses to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month. The Library Card Discount program promotes shopping locally as well as encouraging people to sign…

Weekly planner for July 9-13
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Weekly planner for July 9-13

July 7, 2018

du1-i-syn Summer grief program for kids, 9 a.m., $200, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606. Durango Utilities Commission, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thrive!…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 6, 2018

du1-i-syn Thursday 8:46 a.m. A black station wagon reportedly tried to run over a construction crew at Timberline Drive and Florida Road (County Road 240). 9:06 a.m. A man was…

La Plata Quilter’s Guild to meet Thursday
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La Plata Quilter’s Guild to meet Thursday

July 6, 2018

A social time will start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. Faye Gooden will present the program “My Top is Pieced. How Should I Quilt…

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

July 6, 2018

du1-i-syn The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold the show Friday through Sunday at the fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The theme is “Blue Sapphire,” and the three-day extravaganza…

Tri-County to hold multi-agency enrollment day
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Tri-County to hold multi-agency enrollment day

July 5, 2018

Enrollment representatives will meet with families with children younger than 5 years old to sign them up for the WIC program and to get on the wait list for any…

Rock Lounge to hold climbing competition
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Rock Lounge to hold climbing competition

July 3, 2018

The family-friendly event will celebrate the local community and include fun, food and prizes. The competition is open to all ability levels. Registration costs $25. For more information, visit www.rockloungeclimbing.com.

CDOT to offer telephone forum on Monday
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CDOT to offer telephone forum on Monday

July 3, 2018

The forum is open to residents of Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Montrose, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan and San Miguel counties. CDOT personnel…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 2, 2018

du1-i-syn Friday 10:07 a.m. A resident reported that a neighbor tried to steal firewood in the 1200 block of Florida Road. 12:16 p.m. Someone reported that three men, one with…

Community support funding applications open
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Community support funding applications open

July 2, 2018

An information session for applicants will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday in Smith Council Chambers at City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Applications are due by 4:30…

Lake Nighthorse boat ramp opens
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Lake Nighthorse boat ramp opens

July 1, 2018

The construction project involved a repair to the area of the parking lot near the boat ramp. For more information about Lake Nighthorse, call 375-7321 or 375-7335, email [email protected] or…

Fire danger reminder issued for 4th of July
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Fire danger reminder issued for 4th of July

July 1, 2018

The public is urged to follow Stage 2 fire restrictions and be careful with combustible materials to prevent human-caused fires and are reminded that fireworks are prohibited on federal lands.…