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World’s fastest monster truck to stop in Cortez
Record-breaking Raminator will visit New Country Auto in May
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Durango Chamber of Commerce to hold tech conference
Michael Genest, a 37-year veteran of NASA’s human spaceflight program, will be the keynote speaker. The original tech conference was in response to chamber member feedback via market research projects…
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Navajo State Park restores drinking water
After the pump and casing of the main well failed in January, the system was shut down until the components were replaced. A second well is currently being repaired. The…
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Officials attend renaming event for Canyons of the Ancients center
BLM renames Anasazi Heritage Center
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Flames engulf garage in Mancos; investigation underway
Friday blaze destroys two buildings; no injuries reported
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Weekly planner for April 23-27
Cardio and strength interval class, 9 a.m., Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge, 40 Red Canyon Trail. La Plata County Board of County Commissioners work session, 1:30 p.m., Administration Building, 1101 East…
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Longtime Durango resident turns 95
Turnell Turnell was born April 14, 1923 in Granbury, Texas, married Orbie Curtis Turnell in 1942 and they moved to Durango in 1950. She worked at Woolworth’s, which was located…
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Friday fundraising event to benefit LGBTQ youth
Rainbow Youth Center will hold third spring benefit
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The Blotter
Friday 3:03 a.m. A cow was in the road in the 14000 block of Colorado Highway 140. Thursday 7:46 a.m. A disruptive student was outside of Bayfield Middle School, 615…
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Suspect in threat to Montezuma-Cortez schools is identified
Dolores district cancels classes; Montezuma-Cortez resumes after lockout
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Montezuma County preps for primaries with unaffiliated voters
Change brings higher cost, might bring higher turnout
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Mancos holds first public input sessions on land use code
SAFEBuilt consultants plan for code update
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CDOT to conduct road repairs near Durango, Mancos
The project will place heated sealant into cracks on roads at: Mile-markers 28.2-37.3 of U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango and mile-markers 8.9-26.6 of Highway 184 in Mancos. Drivers may…
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Fort Lewis College trustees to name new college president
Trustees for Fort Lewis College are expected to name the school’s next president at a special teleconference board meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday in the President’s Conference Room in…
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Jenna Bush Hager to speak in Durango
Hager The series is an annual event that brings nationally known speakers to Durango to discuss philanthropy and how the power of compassion can change lives. Hager, the daughter of…
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Talk focuses on wage theft
It is designed for nonprofit professionals and community leaders who would like to deepen their understanding of the wage-theft problem as well as brainstorm strategies for redress. The presentation will…
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Democrats plan Roosevelt Dinner
Durango Herald file<br><br>The La Plata County Democratic Party will hold its annual Roosevelt Dinner at 5:30 p.m. May 11 in the Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. A catered…
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Business sought for Durango Youth Expo
The seventh annual Youth Expo will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 2 at Buckley Park.Durango Herald file The event is designed to introduce local businesses to Durango…
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
“The Main Event” community party will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on Main Avenue between 26th and 30th streets. Games and activities will be featured, including…
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The Blotter
Thursday 1:02 a.m. An SUV was parked in the middle of a field in the 200 block of Rock Point Drive. Police issued a warning. 3:37 a.m. A man was…
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Ska to host fly fishing event
Brenneman is an industry guide, angler and conservation steward from Colorado. She will share her experience fishing the waters of New Zealand with attendees. The event is open to all.…
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Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas to speak to Rotary Club
Thomas Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas will speak. Thomas, who will retire at the end of June, will talk about her experience as president since she assumed the position…
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Democrats to hold May luncheon
Smith La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith will speak about law enforcement. Tickets are $19 in advance and $22 at the door. For tickets and more information, email [email protected].
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Bear Smart Durango committee seeking members
Courtesy of Bear Smart Durango<br><br>Bear Smart Durango recently announced that it will form a steering committee in response to the increase of human-bear conflicts. The committee will help develop educational…
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Free mulch loading available in Bayfield
La Plata County will offer free wood mulch and will help load it into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Bayfield Convenience Center, 4496 County…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 12:29 a.m. Police were called about someone trespassing at Albertsons, 311 West College Drive. 1:27 a.m. Police made an arrest of someone who had a warrant at the Conoco…
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Parks and Recreation Department to hold Arbor Day celebration
People are encouraged to attend and enjoy songs and skits by elementary school children. Ice cream and seedlings will be provided. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium at…