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du1-i-syn Tuesday 12:22 a.m. Multiple intoxicated people were fighting at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of East Second Avenue. 3:20 a.m. A man in a maroon Toyota was…
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Life-Long Learning lecture to discuss Trump economics
The lecture, “Trumpenomics: Not Necessarily a Return of Reaganomics,” will discuss the economic policy of the current Congress and presidential administration based on research, including tax and trade policies, regulation,…
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Petition to recall Gwen Lachelt OK’d setting off timetable to possible vote
Parkerdu1-i-syn If petitioners submit the required amount of signatures, Parker has 15 days to verify them. She said the rejection rate is usually high because some people who sign may…
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Herbalist to teach poisonous plants class
Reservations are required and cost is a $20 suggested donation. For the location of the class and to make a reservation, call 779-3111. For more information, visit www.osadha.com.
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Community invited to write own obits
Cost is $25. Make checks payable to Durango Friends of the Arts. Reservations appreciated but not required. For reservations and more information, call or email Kristi at 247-4260 or [email protected].
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Beekeepers ‘Buzz Club’ to meet
The club will learn how to identify what happened to a hive of dead bees and discuss wooden-ware needs, differences in bee races, winter and spring feeding and more. The…
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Al Harper to speak to Kiwanis Club of Durango
Harperdu1-i-syn Al Harper, owner of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, will speak to the club. Guests are welcome. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. For more…
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Durango Barbershoppers offering singing valentines
Singing Valentines can be purchased for $50, which includes two songs, a carnation and a small box of chocolates. A barbershop quartet will be sent to a location in La…
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Diversity Dialogue will return to Fort Lewis College
The workshop will feature a series of exercises designed to raise awareness, promote understanding and facilitate cultural growth within the community. New this year, people will learn and practice nonviolent…
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Northpoint donates pillows, mattress sets to local families
A contest to give away the mattresses was the brainchild of Bill Hermesman, owner of Northpoint Home Furnishings in Durango. “I love giving back,” he said, noting that his father,…
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Durango Way to Go! lauded as clean energy leader
8 community initiatives were recognized statewide
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Calendar for Feb. 12-16
du1-i-syn Library Advisory Board meeting, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition meeting and potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m., Commons Building, 701…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Friday 1:44 a.m. A woman was screaming that she was assaulted at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Florida Road. Thursday 7:42 a.m. A dog was in…
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Mesa Verde National Park offers guided hike Feb. 21
Mug House in Mesa Verde National Park.Courtesy of Andrew Gulliford Participants will be invited to join hiking guides from 9 a.m. to noon as they explore how animals and plants…
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Back County Horsemen hold monthly meeting Feb. 15
Brand inspector Chad Moore will discuss the Colorado law and answer livestock questions. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.4cbch.org or contact Julie Figg, chapter president, at…
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Common Reading Experience author to speak
This year’s Common Reading Experience book is Harjo’s memoir, Crazy Brave, which won the American Book Award and the 2013 PEN Center National Prize for Creative Nonfiction. The event is…
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
du1-i-syn Joe and Jenn Wheeling of James Ranch Market will talk about locally grown foods. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information,…
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Durango Nature Studies to hold winter hike
Naturalist Mike Bienkowski will lead participants on an educational hike about avalanches, winter wildlife, snowpack layers and grain types, weather conditions, snow depth and topography. He will also discuss what…
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Community will rally to ‘support the Dreamers’
The community is invited to join members of the Indivisible Immigration Committee and Colorado Dream activists to support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, temporary protected status, the bipartisan Dream Act…
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Mt. Allison Grange to host chili cook-off
Attendees can bring a pot of chili to share or be a judge. The participant who makes the winning chili will receive an award. People are also invited to play…
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear about weaving
du1-i-syn Jeanne Brako, curator of the Center of Southwest Studies Durango collection at Fort Lewis College, will speak to the club. The collection contains authentic textiles from Pueblo, Navajo and…
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Boy Scouts to hold food donation drive
Scouts will distribute empty food bags to homes. People that receive bags are asked to fill them with nonperishable food items and place them next to their front door to…
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Mesa Verde National Park offers guided hike Feb. 21
Park staff to teach about winter adaptations
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LPEA to refund capital credits
The co-op will publish the names of individuals and businesses with unclaimed capital credit money, known as patronage capital, in The Pine River Times on Friday, The Durango Herald on…
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Kiwanis Club of Durango to hear about SoundTraxx
du1-i-syn Nancy Workman, co-owner of local electronics manufacturing business SoundTraxx, will speak to the club. Guests are welcome. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. For more information,…
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Durango Arts Center to host ‘Vagina Monologues’
The “Vagina Monologues” were created by Eve Ensler, a feminist who interviewed women of different demographics about their experiences. This year’s monologues will feature a cast of 15 local women.…
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The Blotter
Sunday 1:37 a.m. A man wearing all black and combat boots tried to get into two vehicles in the 500 block of San Juan Drive. 10:50 a.m. Someone wanted to…
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Video: Snowdown Balloon Rally
Pilot Skip Howes sails over the Animas Valley as part of the 2018 Snowdown Balloon Rally.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
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Durango cleans up nicely for ‘A Black Tie Affair’
Durangoans show up in style for 2018 Snowdown events
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Knights of Columbus to host sweetheart dance
An Italian dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with music from Ralph Dinosaur and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. A cash bar and silent auction will…