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The Blotter

November 15, 2017

du1-i-syn Tuesday 8:39 a.m. A vehicle hit a deer and the engine was smoking near 81 Sawyer Drive in Bodo Industrial Park. 11:12 a.m. Someone reported that three men were…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Tuesday 2:24 a.m. A man reported that a police officer harassed him in the 1800 block of Main Avenue. He call 911 about 15 minutes later to report an…

Durango to offer community Thanksgiving
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Durango to offer community Thanksgiving

November 14, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Take-out meals will be available after 1:30 p.m. Those who want to donate a pie are asked to drop it off the morning before the meal at…

‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez
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‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez

November 14, 2017

Courtesy of UNITE Corporation The event, sponsored by Dolores County and Students Tackling Unhealthy Decisions, will include a high-tech simulator, impact video and other resources to educate community members about…

Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’
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Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’

November 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Local artists and craft-people are welcome to bring items to put on display, and those who can sing, dance, play instruments or tell a good, clean joke or story…

Kiwanis to hear about Africa
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Kiwanis to hear about Africa

November 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Ron Garst, a retired provost for the National Intelligence University, will give a talk about Africa, according to the topic, “The Good, the Bad and Finding Hope.” Lunch is…

AARP to hold meeting
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AARP to hold meeting

November 11, 2017

Guinn Unger will speak about “Obamacare, Trump Care and Health Care: Fact and Fiction.” Unger was involved with the Amendment 69 campaign, and served as the regional coordinator for Southwest…

Calendar for Nov. 13-17
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Calendar for Nov. 13-17

November 11, 2017

du1-i-syn Emergency Telephone Service Association, 9 a.m., Durango Police Department Substation, 545 Wilson Gultch Road. Library Advisory Board meeting, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thrive! Living…

LPEA to conduct helicopter inspections Thursday
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LPEA to conduct helicopter inspections Thursday

November 10, 2017

The effort is designed as part of LPEA’s ongoing maintenance program to ensure equipment is in good repair. For more information, call Marlatt at 382-3583 or visit www.lpea.coop.

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 10, 2017

du1-i-syn Thursday 1:39 p.m. Someone possibly threw a rock from a passing vehicle near County Road 223 and U.S. Highway 160. 2:01 p.m. Deputies responded to a T-bone crash near…

LPEA to conduct member surveys
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LPEA to conduct member surveys

November 10, 2017

Survey telephone calls will be placed from 5 and 9 p.m. No calls will be made on Sundays. More than 400 households will be randomly selected and surveyed, and LPEA…

Fundraiser to be held for rock climber Thad Ferrell
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Fundraiser to be held for rock climber Thad Ferrell

November 10, 2017

Thad Farrell, who moved to Durango around 2006, suffered serious injuries when he fell 100 feet while climbing in an area northeast of Durango on Sept. 9.Courtesy photo The event…

Democrats club to host inaugural Christmas party
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Democrats club to host inaugural Christmas party

November 10, 2017

The celebration will include appetizers, dinner and a cash bar. Tickets purchased in advance are $25 per person and $45 per two people. Tickets at the door are $30 per…

American Legion to host veterans town hall
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American Legion to host veterans town hall

November 10, 2017

Veterans, their families and survivors in La Plata County are invited to participate in a veterans town hall to hear the latest on VA benefit and medical programs. The meeting…

Noel Night merchant sign-up now open
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Noel Night merchant sign-up now open

November 9, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park after the lighting of the tree during Noel Night in 2013. This year’s event is Dec. 1.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald Between…