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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…
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Montezuma orchard project receives two state grants
Money will go toward apple varieties, education
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Montezuma County Sheriff’s deputies hold presentations on crime trends
Sessions planned for Dolores and Lewis
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Positions available on county boards, commissions
La Plata County residents encouraged to apply
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Durango Photography Club will hold show-and-tell Thursday
The meeting will encourage participants to share tips, show gear, talk about the best and worst devices and applications, demonstrate how to use equipment in the field and more. Attendees…
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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…
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Education Foundation to hold event, thank supporters
The event will include appetizers by Hot Tomatoes Cafe, and wine, beer and soft drinks from the arts center. To attend, call 385-1491 or email [email protected].
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Durango to offer community Thanksgiving
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…
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‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez
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…
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Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’
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…
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Annual ‘Great Decisions’ discussions start Jan. 30
More than 75 community members attended last year’s series
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Kiwanis to hear about Africa
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…
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Pleasant View plans new $1 million fire station
Funding in place, chief says, grants will be sought too
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Collaboration aims to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds
Dolores, Montezuma counties working together to save Dolores River sites
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AARP to hold meeting
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…
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Columbine House to offer free play group
For more information, call Liza Tregillus at 749-9607 or visit www.facebook.com/durangocafeauplay.
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Calendar for Nov. 13-17
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…
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Durango resident returns from two Team Rubicon service operations
Veteran conducted selfless disaster response in wake of hurricanes Harvey, Maria
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Work on Colorado Highway 172 rescheduled for next week
Travel will be impacted south of Ignacio
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LPEA to conduct helicopter inspections Thursday
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.
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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…
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LPEA to conduct member surveys
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…
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Montezuma orchard project receives two state grants
Funding will go toward apple varieties, education
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Fundraiser to be held for rock climber Thad Ferrell
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…
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Democrats club to host inaugural Christmas party
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…
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American Legion to host veterans town hall
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…
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La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff to hold office hours
Westendorffdu1-i-syn Community members are encouraged to share their ideas. For more information, call 382-6219.
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San Juan Forest has several open positions for 2018 fire season
The San Juan National Forest is looking to fill temporary fire positions for the 2018 season, including jobs on engine, helitack, hand and hotshot crews; fire-use modules; as fire lookouts;…
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Noel Night merchant sign-up now open
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…