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Legal resources to be offered at fairgrounds
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Legal resources to be offered at fairgrounds

February 4, 2018

Attorneys will provide information about areas of law, including tenant-landlord agreements, subsidized housing, employment, family law, parenting plans, estate planning, immigration, power of attorney, debt and bankruptcy, criminal workers compensation,…

And the West is History
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And the West is History

February 4, 2018

75 years ago: Durango contractors struggled with termite infestations, which they continued to uncover as they worked on homes in town. 50 years ago: Because of icy road conditions, Michael…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 2, 2018

Thursday 12:18 p.m. A white Chevrolet with dark blue wheels was racing around in the La Plata County Fairgrounds parking lot, 2500 Main Ave. 2:28 p.m. Someone reported that a…

Durango Bird Club to hear about China wildlife
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Durango Bird Club to hear about China wildlife

February 2, 2018

The program, “11 Wildlife Conservations in China’s Nature Preserves: A Good Start – A Long Way to Go,” will be presented by Tom Dahmer, a wildlife biologist and University of…

La Plata County Democrats to hold luncheon
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La Plata County Democrats to hold luncheon

February 2, 2018

Steltzer Keynote speaker Heidi Steltzer will present “Toward Resilience: Valuing People, Place and Science in a Changing World.” Diane Mitsch Bush, a candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, will also…

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

February 2, 2018

Snowdown started in 1979 with founders John Murrah, who had the original idea, and Terry Fiedler, who was hired to organize the first winter festival in Durango. Over the years…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 1, 2018

Wednesday 9:01 a.m. A man was hearing voices at Manna, 1100 Avenida del Sol. 2:13 p.m. Someone requested that officers check on a man who had been lying down on…

LPEA candidate petitions now available
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LPEA candidate petitions now available

February 1, 2018

Petitions are available at LPEA offices in Durango, 45 Stewart St.; and Pagosa Springs, 603 S. Eighth St.; and online at www.lpea.coop. Directors are elected for three-year terms. Directors running…

Rotary Club to hear about Colorado Trail
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Rotary Club to hear about Colorado Trail

February 1, 2018

Local attorney Gail Harriss and law firm office manager Emily Irwin will speak to the club about their 2016 Colorado Trail hike, which was 485 miles and took 48 days.…

Chapman Ski Hill to close early Friday
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Chapman Ski Hill to close early Friday

February 1, 2018

Durango Herald file Normal operation will continue Saturday at the ski hill, located at 500 Florida Road. For more information, call 375-7395.

Fun facts from Day 1 of Snowdown 2018
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Fun facts from Day 1 of Snowdown 2018

January 31, 2018

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>01-31-18- Durango- "Fit to be Tied" walks the catwalk during the 2018 Snowdown Fashion Do's and Don'ts "A Black Tie Affair" on Wednesday at the La Plata County…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 31, 2018

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Someone wanted a man who was intoxicated and being disorderly removed from the Best Western Rio Grande Inn, 400 East Second Ave. 6:04 p.m. A man jumped…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 30, 2018

Monday 11:51 a.m. A blue Subaru Forester ran over a parking meter in the 1000 block of Main Avenue. 1:18 p.m. Multiple intoxicated people were fighting at a business on…

Fort Lewis College lecture to address Japanese imperialism
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Fort Lewis College lecture to address Japanese imperialism

January 30, 2018

The lecture, titled “The Feudal Roots of Japanese Imperialism,” will describe the projection of Japanese power and world history in the 17th century. For more information, visit www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

January 30, 2018

Elaine Chick from Colorado Water-Info will review regional water districts. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Durango Balloon Co. to participate in annual Snowdown parade
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Durango Balloon Co. to participate in annual Snowdown parade

January 30, 2018

They will be handing out red balloons in anticipation of Valentine’s Day during the parade. Durango Balloon Co. specializes in balloon decoration, with a focus on festivals, birthdays, graduations, weddings…

FLC to host job fair
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FLC to host job fair

January 27, 2018

The event is free and open to all FLC students. For more information, visit www.fortlewis.edu.

Durango Public Library to host family Snowdown
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Durango Public Library to host family Snowdown

January 27, 2018

Ideas include duct-tape bow ties, tissue paper corsages and fancy beaded hairpins. The event is free and open to all ages. Also, a black-tie preschool dance party will be held…

Calendar for Jan. 29-Feb. 2
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Calendar for Jan. 29-Feb. 2

January 27, 2018

Prayerful response to stopping suicide, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Enge and Scott property neighborhood meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., 375-5000,…

The blotter
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The blotter

January 26, 2018

Thursday 9:09 a.m. Someone reported their landlord was speaking to them aggressively at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Main Avenue. 9:22 a.m. A boulder was in the…