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School safety meeting to be held Tuesday
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School safety meeting to be held Tuesday

March 18, 2018

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.…

LPEA to hold board meeting Wednesday
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LPEA to hold board meeting Wednesday

March 18, 2018

“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…

Lenten fish fry to be held Friday
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Lenten fish fry to be held Friday

March 18, 2018

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,…

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday
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Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday

March 18, 2018

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…

Durango AARP to meet Tuesday
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Durango AARP to meet Tuesday

March 18, 2018

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…

Calendar for March 19-23
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Calendar for March 19-23

March 17, 2018

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.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 16, 2018

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…

La Plata County Commissioners to hold meetings
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La Plata County Commissioners to hold meetings

March 16, 2018

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.

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

March 16, 2018

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…

Applications open for FLC’s newest graduate degree
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Applications open for FLC’s newest graduate degree

March 15, 2018

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…

Mancos to offer chili tasting
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Mancos to offer chili tasting

March 15, 2018

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.

Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Southwest Rides
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Southwest Rides

March 15, 2018

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…

Seats open on Living with Wildlife board
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Seats open on Living with Wildlife board

March 15, 2018

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…

Chapman Hill opens spring tubing
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Chapman Hill opens spring tubing

March 14, 2018

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…

The blotter
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The blotter

March 13, 2018

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…