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Christian Science talk to be offered Friday
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Christian Science talk to be offered Friday

April 17, 2018

The talk will be given by Jose de Dios, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship from Badajoz, Spain. The event is free and open to all. For…

Kiwanis Club to hear about north Main plans
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Kiwanis Club to hear about north Main plans

April 17, 2018

Tim Walsworth, Business Improvement District executive director, will speak about future plans for north Main Avenue. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is…

Fort Lewis College Performance Center to open Thursday
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Fort Lewis College Performance Center to open Thursday

April 17, 2018

The event will start with brief speeches from partners about the vision and future of the collaboration, followed by hands-on fitness stations to exhibit offered services. The open house is…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 17, 2018

Monday 8:17 a.m. A woman was sprayed with mace at south City Market, 6 Town Plaza. Police made an arrest. 11:29 a.m. A man was smoking meth inside someone’s house…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 16, 2018

Friday 11:16 a.m. A man harassed a woman who walked by on the sidewalk outside Northpoint Mall, 1315 Main Ave. 11:59 a.m. An employee of Durango Family Dentistry reported that…

Durango Photography Club to learn critique methods
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Durango Photography Club to learn critique methods

April 16, 2018

Club members Nancy Young and Mary Brisson will talk about how to critique photographs. The meeting will provide information about how to evaluate photos and select images for exhibits and…

Are you satisfied living in Durango?
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Are you satisfied living in Durango?

April 14, 2018

The survey is part of the city’s 2018 public engagement process, which provides an opportunity for the public to give input about local issues to guide the future of Durango.…

Calendar for April 16-20
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Calendar for April 16-20

April 14, 2018

Cardio and strength interval class, 9 a.m., Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge, 40 Red Canyon Trail. Engage with Your City, 5 p.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Tuesday…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 13, 2018

Friday 12:09 a.m. A suspicious man was lingering and talking loudly outside of a room at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites, 3141 Main Ave. 12:31 a.m. A man knocked repeatedly…

La Plata County Commissioners to visit Marvel
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La Plata County Commissioners to visit Marvel

April 13, 2018

Lachelt Community members are encouraged to participate in a conversation about issues in La Plata County. “We look forward to meeting with western La Plata County residents and discussing the…

Durango AARP to meet Tuesday
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Durango AARP to meet Tuesday

April 13, 2018

Casey Sheila Casey, senior center director, will give a short presentation about current legislative issues for the Colorado seniors. The meeting is open to AARP members and interested community members.…

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

April 13, 2018

Cafe Au Play, a kid-and-parent-friendly space, will hold its official grand opening from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. The child care facility…

Tara Mandala to hold Saturday open house
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Tara Mandala to hold Saturday open house

April 12, 2018

Trinley Gyaltsen, 4, runs up to Tara Mandala south of Pagosa Springs. Gyaltsen is the son of Lama Gyurme Raboyes and Tsewang Yudron.Durango Herald file A guided tour of the…

Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting
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Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting

April 12, 2018

Doug McCarty from the Commonwealth Fund will give a presentation about successful community collaborations, and Laura Warner from San Juan Basin Public Health will speak about the Accountable Health Communities…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 12, 2018

Thursday 12:09 a.m. Someone was passed out between dumpsters in the 700 block of Narrow Gauge Avenue. Police made an arrest. 5:04 a.m. Someone reported a loud generator was running…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 11, 2018

Wednesday 1:29 a.m. A man was standing in someone’s yard in the 200 block of East Third Avenue. 2:23 a.m. Someone knocked on someone else’s door in the 900 block…

Mural to be unveiled Friday
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Mural to be unveiled Friday

April 11, 2018

A free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Food will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to speak to project sponsors. The mural will be…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 10, 2018

Tuesday 12:20 a.m. A man and a woman were fighting in the 1100 block of Florida Road (County Road 240). Police made an arrest. 4:26 a.m. Someone stole a vehicle…

‘Rails & Reels’ to support Animas Museum
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‘Rails & Reels’ to support Animas Museum

April 10, 2018

During the journey, a narrator in each passenger car will tell stories and provide information about movies that have been filmed in the area. Tickets cost $85 each and include…

Durango government channel to air debates
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Durango government channel to air debates

April 10, 2018

They can be viewed by Charter/Spectrum cable customers in Durango on Durango cable channels 191 and 981. They can also be viewed by those watching over-the-air TV by antenna, on…