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416 Fire postpones county meeting
The community meeting will be rescheduled and announced for a later date. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2JrigxD.
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Mock water rescue to be held at Cundiff Park
Durango Herald file Residents are reminded that river activity at the time and location of the event is likely part of the demonstration and should not be cause for alarm.…
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Bayfield to hold prayer for fire evacuees
Community members will pray together, and supplies and other donations will be collected for evacuees and firefighters. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2kVw7lc.
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Sun sets on spruce tree at Mancos Schools
Trees cut down near high school and future parking lot
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Community briefing Saturday will update residents on 416 Fire
Fire grows to 7,180 acres; 304 more homes evacuated in Electra Lake area
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5 things to know Friday about the 416 Fire
A low-flying air tanker dumps its load Thursday afternoon on top of Hermosa Cliffs while fighting the 416 Fire.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 1) Evacuation Notices The 416 fire has prompted over…
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
du1-i-syn The 15th annual Men Who Grill competition will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. The family-friendly event features all-you-can-eat grilled…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Wednesday 7:44 a.m. A bike was reported stolen in the east 100 block of 33rd Street. 11:29 a.m. A motor home broke down in the middle of Highway 3.…
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Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board to meet Monday
Board members will discuss the city of Durango’s Drought Management Plan, give updates about the Durango Mesa Area Plan and Engage Durango initiatives, present the Parks and Recreation Department annual…
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Community to pray for 416 Fire evacuees
The event is free and open to all. For more information, call 759-9287.
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BP donates $5,000 to Red Cross
The donation will help cover costs of relief efforts in La Plata County, including shelter for those displaced by the ongoing wildfire. “While our neighbors in La Plata County have…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 7:09 a.m. A woman lost her two dogs in the 2300 block of Main Avenue. 10:23 a.m. People were throwing bottles at a man on the corner of East…
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Mesa Verde included on worldwide list of ‘breathtaking destinations’
Expedia travel website praises national park
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Type I command team will take over 416 Fire
Blaze grows 4,015 acres, remains 10 percent contained
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Crews work to contain fire northwest of Pleasant View
Air and ground crews ‘jumped on it hard,’ firefighter says
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Monday 10:59 a.m. A drunken person was arrested in the 500 block alley of East Seventh Avenue. 12:25 p.m. Three men were drinking an open container of alcohol near…
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Low water forces Navajo Reservoir to remove docks
Boat ramp, courtesy dock will remain open for summer
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife museum open for summer in Durango
Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at the museum, located at the Durango Fish Hatchery, 151 E.…
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City of Durango to conduct fertilization, weed abatement
Horse Power and Q4 Turf herbicides will be used. The city of Durango promotes Best Management Practices in the stewardship of city lands to ensure the safe enjoyment of parks…
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Bee Heroic to celebrate pollinators, hemp industry
The event at the farm in Hesperus, which is free and open to all, will include booths and presentations about topics, such as pollinators, hemp, organic farm conservation, agricultural chemicals…
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Fallen officer motorcycle run to be held Saturday
The event is hosted by the Colorado chapter of The Choir Boys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club – with support from Durango Harley-Davidson, the Harley Owners Group Iron Horse chapter, Four…
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City of Durango to give away free mulch
Material can be hand-loaded by residents and a city employee will be on site to help load mulch into personal vehicles and trailers. Mulched material is a mix of Christmas…
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4Corners Riversports provides river trip planning
Kent Ford can help attendees find no-permit river trips that fit schedules. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Jv8D4s.
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Community Health Action Coalition
Lora Sholes will give a presentation about low-income housing in La Plata County. The event is free and open to all. For more information, call or email executive director Pattie…
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Crews gain upper hand on fire northwest of Pleasant View
Containment of fire expected Tuesday afternoon
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Horse Park Fire southwest of Norwood almost contained
Fire officials expect 100 percent containment Saturday
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Friday 1:32 p.m. Someone dumped an old gray sofa west of the intersection of Glenisle Avenue and Kearney Place. 2:16 p.m. A structure fire with smoke coming out of…
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Three community meetings to update residents about wildfire
416 Fire is 2,402 acres and 10 percent contained
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Cortez library hosts ranger, lesson on food
Interactive activities provided by discover HEALTH/Descubre la Salud include a “wavy tactile path” from Weplay and backpacks that contain a hat, bottled water, sunglasses and an empty first-aid kit to…