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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

May 25, 2018

du1-i-syn Laurie Meininger, former ambassador, will give a presentation titled: “Inside a U.S. Embassy: Reflections of the past 18 years.” Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available…

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

May 25, 2018

du1-i-syn A flag placement ceremony will occur Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. Attendees will meet at 9 a.m. at the American Legion Memorial in the cemetery to observe the flag placement.…

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May 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Wednesday 8:33 a.m. A man’s foot was bleeding uncontrollably after it was pierced by rebar in the 1200 block of Escalante Drive. 9:59 a.m. Two men were pushing carts…

Rotary Club to hear about Liberty School
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Rotary Club to hear about Liberty School

May 24, 2018

Veronica Cortes, former director of Durango Liberty School and parent of a past student, will speak about her experience witnessing the transformation of her dyslexic son at the school. She…

‘Wear Orange’ rally set for June 3
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‘Wear Orange’ rally set for June 3

May 24, 2018

The city of Durango has declared June 2-3 as Durango Gun Violence Awareness Days. The Wear Orange campaign was inspired by friends of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old Chicago high school…

Training exercise to close transit center Thursday
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Training exercise to close transit center Thursday

May 23, 2018

The city of Durango will conduct a mock crisis response training exercise Thursday at the city’s Transportation Center, 250 W. Eighth St.Herald file photo The city of Durango will conduct…

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The Blotter

May 23, 2018

du1-i-syn Tuesday 7:33 a.m. A woman was sleeping in the 200 block of west Ninth Street. An arrest was made. 11:15 a.m. A green turn arrow and walk sign were…

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The Blotter

May 22, 2018

du1-i-syn Monday 7:33 a.m. A man was sleeping in the 600 block of Main Avenue. 10:22 a.m. A woman checked into the Durango Community Recreation Center with a fake name.…

Election information to be presented in Bayfield
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Election information to be presented in Bayfield

May 22, 2018

Parkerdu1-i-syn La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker will explain parts of the election cycle, such as registration, primaries, voting and counting votes. Attendees can ask questions and view…

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May 21, 2018

du1-i-syn Friday 7:24 a.m. A man was sleeping in the courtyard of St. Marks Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Someone called about three hours later to report the man…

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold plant sale
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Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold plant sale

May 21, 2018

Plants are provided by Garden Club members and local nurseries. Perennials, annuals, herbs, house plants and vegetables will be available. Anyone interested in plants or gardening is invited to join.…

Downtown cleanup scheduled for Friday
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Downtown cleanup scheduled for Friday

May 21, 2018

Volunteers will clean up downtown before the start of the busy summer season. Coffee from Carver Brewing Co. and doughnuts will be provided, and volunteers will receive a shirt. Participants…

City to fertilize parks Tuesday, Wednesday
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City to fertilize parks Tuesday, Wednesday

May 19, 2018

Weather permitting, crews on Tuesday will fertilize Smith Sports Complex and Folsom Park, and crews on Wednesday will fertilize Memorial and Schneider parks. The city promotes Best Management Practices in…

Weekly planner for May 21-25
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Weekly planner for May 21-25

May 19, 2018

du1-i-syn Colorado Municipal League Spring Outreach, 3 p.m., Pagosa Springs Town Hall, 551 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs. Womenade, 5 p.m., R Space, 734 East Second Ave. Planning Commission meeting,…

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May 18, 2018

du1-i-syn Thursday 9:32 a.m. A man was urinating in bushes in the 3000 block of West Second Avenue. 12:06 p.m. Someone was dumping trash in the parking lot in the…

Volunteers sought to conduct trails survey
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Volunteers sought to conduct trails survey

May 18, 2018

Volunteer shifts start Sunday and those who sign up will administer a three-question survey at trailheads in Durango to collect demographic information about trail users, such as gender, age and…

Smiley Building to celebrate 20th year
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Smiley Building to celebrate 20th year

May 18, 2018

The Smiley Building.Durango Herald file The event will feature self-guided tours of the building; guided tours of renovations and solar power installations at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; and demonstrations,…