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Durango soon to see smoke from Arizona
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Durango soon to see smoke from Arizona

November 9, 2017

JERRY McBride/Durango Herald Area dispatch centers ask the public to refrain from reporting a fire. No local fires currently exist in Southwest Colorado.

New Bayfield park to hold open house
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New Bayfield park to hold open house

November 9, 2017

The park has a walking track, field, picnic benches, playground equipment, basketball court and pickleball court. Games, activities and crafts will be available for all ages, including s’more making, a…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 8, 2017

du1-i-syn Tuesday 7:05 a.m. Someone left a shopping cart at the top of a man’s driveway in the 200 block of Ella Vita Court. 2:31 p.m. A drunken customer had…

Dolores ski swap is scheduled for Nov. 11
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Dolores ski swap is scheduled for Nov. 11

November 8, 2017

The Dolores ski swap includes plenty of boots and clothing.The Journal This is also a last chance to purchase early season priced Telluride Ski Resort passes. For more information, call…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

November 7, 2017

du1-i-syn Monday 2:31 a.m. Someone was high on heroin and not making sense, according to a report in the 800 block of County Road 304. 7:11 p.m. Someone reported hearing…

LEAP accepting applications for heating assistance
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LEAP accepting applications for heating assistance

November 7, 2017

LEAP provides cash assistance to help Coloradans pay a portion of home-heating costs during winter. The program pays the highest benefits to the highest heating bills and the lowest incomes…

Snowdown beard competition to begin Friday
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Snowdown beard competition to begin Friday

November 7, 2017

Contestants should arrive with facial hair freshly shaved to have their “before” head shot taken. A panel of judges will select a winner Feb. 1 during Snowdown festivities. Judges will…

Back Country Horsemen to hold final 2017 meeting
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Back Country Horsemen to hold final 2017 meeting

November 7, 2017

The meeting will include a presentation about what was accomplished during 2017, a board of directors election, drawings to win prizes and a tour of the museum. For more information,…

Acupuncturist to present at library
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Acupuncturist to present at library

November 7, 2017

du1-i-syn Techniques to be discussed are safe, non-needle treatments that intend to resolve allergy symptoms through addressing root causes. For more information, contact Caleb Gates at 259-9488 or visit www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com.

Unitarian church to put on jazz show
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Unitarian church to put on jazz show

November 7, 2017

du1-i-syn A reception will start at 6:15 p.m. in Bowman Hall, and a concert will follow at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary with musicians Linda Baker, Evan Suiter, Clay Lowder,…

Genealogists to hear about Abiquiu Pueblo
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Genealogists to hear about Abiquiu Pueblo

November 7, 2017

A brief business meeting will be held, and artist, author and archaeologist Charles M. Carrillo will speak about Abiquiu Pueblo, N.M. Carrillo is the recipient of the Museum of International…

Karlene Stange to offer book-signings
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Karlene Stange to offer book-signings

November 6, 2017

Stangedu1-i-syn Stange will host local book-signing events: Nov. 7: 6:30 p.m., at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.Nov. 10: 6 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave., Farmington.Nov. 13:…

Garden Club to meet Wednesday
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Garden Club to meet Wednesday

November 5, 2017

Garden Club of Durango will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St.Pine River Times file Durango Nursery will present a program about…

Snowdown Follies team to brainstorm Tuesday
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Snowdown Follies team to brainstorm Tuesday

November 5, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file<br><br>Dan Brown puckers up before Snowdown Follies rehearsal back in 2011. The Snowdown Follies production team will hold a pre-audition social hour and brainstorming session at 6 p.m.…

CDOT to patch Highway 172 south of Ignacio
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CDOT to patch Highway 172 south of Ignacio

November 5, 2017

Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times file<br><br>Colorado Department of Transportation will repair the road surface Tuesday on Highway 172, about one mile south of Ignacio, near mile-point 8.du1-i-syn Motorists will be…

Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
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Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

November 5, 2017

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Charles M. Carrillo, an artist, author and archaeologist, will speak about Abiquiú,…

Calendar for Nov. 6-10
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Calendar for Nov. 6-10

November 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Mayor Youth Advisory Commission, 7 a.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Board of La Plata County Commissioners work session and public posting, 1:30 p.m., Administration Building,…

Chapman ice rink to offer free youth hockey clinic
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Chapman ice rink to offer free youth hockey clinic

November 3, 2017

Durango Herald file Local youth ages 4-9 are encouraged to play ice hockey for the first time and learn basic skills in a fun, safe environment. To register, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com.…

Santé starts holiday canned-food drive
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Santé starts holiday canned-food drive

November 3, 2017

Santé Alternative Wellness in the 700 block alleyway between Main and East Second avenues.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald All non-perishable canned-food items can be dropped off at the dispensary, 742½ Main Ave.…

La Plata County Democrats to show film
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La Plata County Democrats to show film

November 3, 2017

du1-i-syn The film follows investigative journalist Greg Palast, who reveals Crosscheck, the system designed to purge 1.1 million U.S. citizens from the voter rolls. The event is free and open…

Fort Lewis to host Climate Change Symposium
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Fort Lewis to host Climate Change Symposium

November 2, 2017

The Climate Change Symposium will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.Durango…

Bayfield to host fundraisers Saturday
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Bayfield to host fundraisers Saturday

November 2, 2017

A garage sale to benefit Wolfwood Refuge will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2480 County Road 526.Durango Herald file A garage sale to benefit Wolfwood…

Volunteers sought to help on Christmas Tree Train
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Volunteers sought to help on Christmas Tree Train

November 2, 2017

Volunteers are needed to help with Christmas Tree Train rides during the end of November and beginning of December.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Volunteers are required to attend a training session…