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Durango High School student recognized for STEM passion
Marlee Anderson will attend STEM program in Lowell, Mass.
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Suicide-prevention speaker will appear tonight via livestream
Kevin Hines was scheduled to make an appearance at Fort Lewis College
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BLM to host public scoping meetings for new monument plans in Utah
Bears Ears National Monument, seen from the Canyon Rims Recreation Area in Utah.Katherine Frey/Washington Post Scoping efforts were initiated Jan. 16 for Bears Ears’ Indian Creek and Shash Jáa units;…
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Antique engine attracts curious attendees at Four States Ag Expo
Single-piston model was used on Santa Fe Railroad
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School safety meeting to be held Tuesday
The meeting will advocate for increased security and a safer environment for students who attend Durango schools. Discussion topics include full-time school resource officers, closed campus, identification scanners and more.…
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LPEA to hold board meeting Wednesday
“The time of the board meeting has been moved up one hour,” said Ron Meier, LPEA manager of engineering and member relations, in a news release. The time adjustment was…
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Lenten fish fry to be held Friday
The meal will include breaded, battered and baked fried fish; french fries, coleslaw and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information,…
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Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday
The talk, “Spring Free of Allergies: A Fast, Natural Solution,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. The event is free and open to all. For more…
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Durango AARP to meet Tuesday
Mayor Pro Tem Sweetie Marbury will speak about city issues during the meeting. The meeting is open to AARP members and seniors interested in AARP. For lunch reservations at the…
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Soup for the Soul raises $65,000 for Hospice of Mercy
Event featured 17 restaurants that provided soups for 400 attendees
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Cortez announces new broadband pilot program
Project could help city provide internet services
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Vision board installed at Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Nonprofit organized new public art across the region
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Calendar for March 19-23
du1-i-syn Mary Baker Eddy: Christian healer, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Homebuyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m., $15, Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd.…
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du1-i-syn Friday 1:51 a.m. A man was trespassing at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. Police issued a warning. 2:03 a.m. A metal grate was in the street in the…
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St. Patrick’s Day weekend DUI blitz active through Monday
‘The Luck of the Irish’ won’t save impaired drivers from arrest
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Durango-La Plata County Airport to celebrate turning 30
The celebration will feature a chance to win a round-trip flight for two and tickets to a Major League Baseball game in Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix or Los Angeles. The…
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La Plata County Commissioners to hold meetings
The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. Meetings are free and open to all. For more information, call 382-6219.
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La Plata County Commissioner Lachelt to meet with public
Lacheltdu1-i-syn Meetings are free and open to all. For more information, call 382-6219.
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
du1-i-syn Although modern celebrations have become a novelty associated with lucky charms, leprechauns and green beer, St. Patrick’s Day dates back to 1631 and was originally held in honor of…
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Mancos board changes rules for planning and zoning commission
Penalties will be levied for non-attendance at meetings
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Names of victim and Montezuma County deputy involved in shootout released
Incident occurred in McElmo Canyon; one man killed
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Montezuma County planning board suggests county sales tax
Revenues would help offset drop in Kinder Morgan production
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Applications open for FLC’s newest graduate degree
Informational meetings in Durango for Fort Lewis College’s latest degree program, a master’s degree in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. April…
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Mancos to offer chili tasting
The event, part of the Mancos Melt spring celebration, will feature a variety of chili dishes from local artisans. For more information, call the Mancos Creative District at 903-8831.
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Southwest Rides
du1-i-syn Jason Armstrong, Southwest Center for Independence assistant director, will speak to the club about the Southwest Rides program, which provides seniors and disabled community members with transportation for medical…
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Seats open on Living with Wildlife board
The committee assists commissioners to develop and implement programs that reduce damage to La Plata County wildlife. The volunteer position is advisory and unpaid. Applicants are required to be residents…
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Kiwanis Club to hear about Horsefly History Tours
du1-i-syn Horsefly History Tours owner Laine Johnson will speak to the club at the event. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3.…
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Chapman Hill opens spring tubing
Sarah Friedman/Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn Only tubes rented from Chapman Hill are allowed on the hill, and sledding and tubing is prohibited when the hill is closed. Rentals cost $15 and…
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du1-i-syn Tuesday 12:44 a.m. A gray Acura was broken down in the 4900 block of Main Avenue. 3:12 a.m. Someone was trying to get inside someone else’s house in the…
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Marvel Grange offering potluck, bee talk
Theodore Creighton will present the program. The event is open to all. For more information, call 588-3386.