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Financial presentation to be held Tuesday
Jason Silva from Edward Jones Investments will host the presentation. The event is free and open to all. To register, call 247-0420.
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La Plata County Democratic treasurer candidates to debate Thursday
Incumbent treasurer Allison Aichele will challenge candidate Tim Walsworth in debate. Registered voters will decide party candidates at the June 26 primary election for the General Election in November. Also,…
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Acupuncturist to present at library
Techniques to be discussed are safe, non-needle treatments that intend to resolve allergy symptoms through addressing root causes. For more information, contact Caleb Gates at 259-9488 or visit www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com.
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Betty, with a nose for crime, joins Durango Police Department
Belgian Malinois has three functions: patrol, tracking and drug-sniffing
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Firefighters gain ground on 416 Fire
Air attack, favorable weather conditions help achieve 10 percent containment
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Cortez, Dolores send crews to 416 Fire
Courtesy photo<br><br>On Saturday, Cortez Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Bittle said the Cortez Fire Protection District has sent a Type 6 brush fire truck with four firefighters to help containment efforts…
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Two people injured in crash near Mesa Verde National Park
U.S. Highway 160 initially closed in both directions
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Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo rides into Cortez on Thursday
Three-day event features fun for all ages
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Donations being accepted for firefighters; Facebook crisis page set up
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416 Fire: What you need to know this morning
Fire officials will have a meeting at 8 a.m. to assess the situation, what happened overnight and what they expect to do today. After that meeting, they will brief media.…
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Retired general to speak to High Noon Rotary
Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.
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Weekly planner for June 4-8
du1-i-syn Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting, 3 p.m., Rock Point Conference Room, 211 Rock Point Drive. Durango Utilities Commission, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Tuesday La…
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Wildfire burns 1,100 acres; about 825 homes evacuated
County declares ‘state of local disaster’
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Nonprofits named for Rochester Hotel music series
4th annual event will supply funding for community organizations
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How to donate to help firefighters
Firefighters work to put out a spot fire on the east of U.S. Highway 550 north of Shalona Hill near the Rockwood subdivision on Friday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Wool type socks…
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Allison church hosting chicken dinner
A plate is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger and includes barbecue chicken with all the fixings. For more information, call 883-2646.
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Celebration of life to be held for crash victim
Dupuis was killed March 17 when a car made a turn into his motorcycle on U.S. Highway 160 in Bayfield. His wife, Dawn, was a passenger on the bike and…
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Man convicted of sexual assault moves to Cortez
On May 25, police began advertising that a person convicted of a violent sexual crime had been released into Cortez. On Thursday, Detective Buck Woodman confirmed that person was Brian…
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Dolores town manager suddenly resigns
David Stahl Sr. says improper board emails showed lack of transparency
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Chili cook-off, supper to be held in Vallecito
Cost for the chili supper or hot dog meal is $8. The all-you-can-eat option is $12. Participants in the chili cook-off must register by June 10 by calling Melissa at…
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Crews to repair guardrails along U.S. Highway 160 between Durango, Bayfield
Colorado Department of Transportation beginning Monday will repair a damaged guardrail on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Bayfield.Courtesy of Colorado Department of Transportation Work will occur near County Road…
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Democrats vying to run against Scott Tipton will debate Monday at library
Karl Hanlon, Diane Mitsch Bush and Arn Menconi are competing in the June primary to run against U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, a Republican, in the November election. The 90-minute debate…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Thursday 12:15 a.m. Three men were trying to start a fight with passing vehicles in the 200 block of Fifth Street. 5:57 a.m. A woman was sleeping in a…
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Maps available for Treasure Trail yard sale
Maps are available at the Arboles post office, Farmer’s Fresh Market in Ignacio and on the Facebook pages of the TARA community center gathering sites. They will also be available…
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Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated
County manager declares state of local disaster
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Southwest Open School graduates 15 seniors
Ceremony includes time for staff, students and parents to honor students
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
du1-i-syn The 35th annual Animas River Days will take place at Santa Rita Park and will include multiple competitions, vendor booths and food. There will also be a parade down…
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Suspects charged in Cortez drug ring investigation
Preliminary hearings set for two suspects
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KSJD Radio in Cortez hires Daniel Rayzel as new morning host
Reporter Gail Binkly resigning
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BLM to host transportation planning meeting in Mancos
The meeting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. June 12 at the Mancos Public Library, 211 E. First St. For more than a year, the Tres Rios Field…