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Smiley Building to hold free beginner Zumba class
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Smiley Building to hold free beginner Zumba class

December 31, 2017

Zumba is a dance-fitness program that involves routines set to music, such as salsa, meringue, belly dance, hip-hop, soca, reggaeton, cumbia, Bollywood and bachata. Instructors Karla Sluis, Sara Illsley, Donna…

Kennel club to meet Thursday
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Kennel club to meet Thursday

December 31, 2017

Attendees will learn about how dogs’ noses work and introduce their dogs to nose exercises. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangokennelclub.com.

Calendar for Jan. 1-5
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Calendar for Jan. 1-5

December 30, 2017

New Year’s Brunch Train, 9:30 a.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave. Tuesday La Plata County Board of County Commissioners special business meeting, 9:59 a.m., Administration Building,…

The Blotter
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December 29, 2017

Friday 1:19 a.m. A three-legged dog was running around in the north City Market parking lot, 3130 Main Ave. Thursday 7:52 a.m. Someone called to report vandalism at the bus…

Marvel Grange to hold New Year’s Eve party
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Marvel Grange to hold New Year’s Eve party

December 29, 2017

The event will feature food and drinks, including hot dogs, toppings, chips, apple and cherry pies and Coca-Cola products. After the meal, attendees can enjoy table games and have a…

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

December 29, 2017

“The Art of Intention,” a nonresidential New Year’s weekend retreat, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m.…

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December 28, 2017

Wednesday 10:05 a.m. An 85-year-old woman was being verbally and physically abusive to staff at Four Corners Health Care, 2911 Junction St. 12:12 p.m. A woman trespassed at Best Western,…

Animas-La Plata Project negotiations continue Jan. 11
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Animas-La Plata Project negotiations continue Jan. 11

December 28, 2017

A second negotiation meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Dolores Water Conservancy District office, 60 Cactus St., in Cortez. The proposed contract would provide storage…

Marvel Grange to serve free breakfast
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Marvel Grange to serve free breakfast

December 28, 2017

Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The event is free and open to all. For more information, call 588-3386.

City of Durango releases New Year’s schedule
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City of Durango releases New Year’s schedule

December 28, 2017

La Plata County offices will be closed Dec. 29 and Jan. 1.Durango City Hall; River City Hall; Durango Police Department; Durango Parks and Recreation; Durango Public Library; Durango Recycling Center;…

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December 27, 2017

Wednesday 2:36 a.m. A trash can was in the intersection of East College Drive and East Second Avenue. 4:37 a.m. Someone trespassed at the Durango Post Office, 222 W. 8th…

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December 26, 2017

Monday 8:04 a.m. Someone reported really loud Christmas music at the corner of East Fifth Avenue and East Fourth Street. 7:41 p.m. A man was screaming that he had a…

Senior employment program seeks partners
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Senior employment program seeks partners

December 23, 2017

Organizations that become partners will receive free help from SCSEP in exchange for a commitment to help senior participants gain job skills. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of…

Calendar for Dec. 25-29
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Calendar for Dec. 25-29

December 23, 2017

La Plata County and city offices closed in observance of Christmas Day. Tuesday Free Transit Day, all-day event, Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. Wednesday Morning meditation, 8:30 a.m.,…

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December 22, 2017

Thursday 9:45 a.m. Two people were trapped inside a car after it rolled over on Wildcat Canyon Road (County Road 141) about 1 mile south of the intersection with La…

Dodgeball tournament registration ends Sunday
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Dodgeball tournament registration ends Sunday

December 22, 2017

The tournament will include middle school and high school divisions with four teams per division and six players on each team. Each team will compete in a minimum of three…

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December 21, 2017

A crash Thursday outside of Pagosa Springs on U.S. Highway 160 has left one dead and four injured. Wednesday 8:05 a.m. A bus driver requested assistance with a special-needs student…

Forest Service expands Saul’s Creek parking area
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Forest Service expands Saul’s Creek parking area

December 21, 2017

The parking lot was proposed in a 2012 travel management plan to expand the limited parking near the gate entrance to Saul’s Creek. However, a lack of federal funding delayed…

Drivers cautioned about snow routes, parking
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Drivers cautioned about snow routes, parking

December 21, 2017

Parking in designated snow routes is prohibited when more than 2 inches of snow has accumulated on roads. Vehicles parked in snow routes during winter conditions may be removed, and…