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Cortez parks and recreation board changes up membership
Chairman steps down; board asks more to step up
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La Plata County staff to explain elections
Parker Parker and Erin Hutchins, election administrator, will explain an election cycle to attendees, including registration, primaries, voting and counting votes. Opportunities will be given for questions and to examine…
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La Plata County commissioner Lachelt to hold office hours
Residents are encouraged to visit and share input about La Plata County issues. For more information, call 382-6219.
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Center for Independence to observe Ed Roberts Day
Participants will learn about Ed Roberts, the father of independent living; the history of the disability rights movement; the Center for Independence’s mission and services; and the independent-living philosophy. For…
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
The 2018 “March to ACTion” women’s march will take place Saturday from Rotary Park to the Durango Public Library. The event will observe the one-year anniversary of the global Women’s…
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Wednesday 1:14 p.m. A man was slumped against a building and yelling obscenities in the 700 block of Main Avenue. 4:07 p.m. A trash can was stolen from the residence…
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Marvel Grange to hold chili cook-off
Durango Herald file People who intend to enter the cook-off are instructed to bring a gallon of chili, ready to serve, and a $10 entry fee. People who attend are…
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City of Durango utility refund program opens
Residents within the city limits who have owned and occupied homes that have received city utility services for at least 10 months in 2017 are eligible to file a claim…
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Snowdown Follies Videocast tickets go on sale Saturday
Karen Rose, left, Jonathan Hunt, center, and Dawn Staten at the 2012 Snowdown Follies at the Henry Strater Theatre.Durango Herald file After 1 p.m., tickets will be available only online.…
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Tuesday 11:35 a.m. A suspicious man offered someone his credit card to buy food in exchange for cash at north City Market, 3130 Main Ave. 2:09 p.m. Someone reported an…
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Friday 10:07 a.m. Officers gave a written warning to people who were camping illegally in a bright blue school bus at 2200 West Second Ave. 8:08 p.m. A man violated…
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Women’s march to be held Saturday
Participants will gather in Rotary Park from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and then march on Main Avenue to Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Katie Kandarian-Morris and Shelley Silbert…
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Kiwanis to hear about health care
Guin Unger will give a presentation called “Obamacare, Trumpcare and Health Care: Facts and Fiction.” Guests are welcome. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. For more information,…
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Food tax rebates available for residents
Application deadline is July 1. Applications are available at City Hall, 949 East Second Ave.; Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.; and online at www.durangogov.org/rebates.
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City board, commission vacancies announced
Boards and Commissions generally meet monthly. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Brief interviews with applicants will be conducted by City Council members Jan. 22-23. For more information,…
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County Commissioner Julie Westendorff to hold office hours
Westendorff Community members are encouraged to share their ideas. For more information, call 382-6219.
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AARP members to meet Tuesday
The meeting is free and open to AARP members and interested community members. To make reservations to eat at the Senior Center on Tuesday, call 382-6445.
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Beekeeping can be a therapy for veterans and others
Workshop covered caring for honey bees
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Powerhouse reflects on 2017 to ignite a bright 2018
Milestones from last year will propel center’s future
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Calendar for Jan. 15-19
La Plata County Democrats “Celebrating Diversity” Soup and Soul Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. Tuesday La Plata County Board of County Commissioners planning meeting, 10…
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Durango, La Plata County announce MLK Day schedules
Durango Herald file All La Plata County offices will be closed Monday.Durango City Hall, River City Hall, Durango Police Department, Durango Parks and Recreation, Durango Public Library, Durango Recycling Center,…
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Democrats to hold ‘Soup and Soul’ dinner
Keynote speakers include Katherine Smith of Fort Lewis College’s Sociology Department and La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith. Shaila Van Sickle, author and former FLC English professor, will share stories…
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Donations sought to help Perkins family after fire
To make a donation, deposit funds into the “Karen Perkins Fire Relief” account at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St., or visit the Perkins Family Fire Relief…
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Animas Museum to open Snowdown exhibit
The exhibit will feature select items from its Snowdown collections, which date back to 1979. For more information, call 259-2402.
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County departments move to new location
The combined facility will join Fleet, Road and Bridge departments and the Engineering Traffic Division. Offices will be open, starting Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday…
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Land use code forum to be held Tuesday
Commissioners and staff will provide an overview of project goals and themes from public feedback. The public will be able to comment on the draft, which introduces new concepts, ideas…
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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees to hear budget update
No public comment or action will be taken. The meeting will be held in the President’s Conference Room, Berndt Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. For more information, contact…
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Friday 1:12 a.m. A suspicious-looking person was standing on a hill in the dark in the 500 block of Florida Road. 6:09 a.m. A vehicle was idling for more than…
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
Durango Weddings Magazine will present the 17th annual Durango Wedding Expo from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The upscale, stylish event…