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October 6, 2017

du1-i-syn The Durango Cowboy Gathering is a nonprofit that works to preserve and continue traditions of ranchers in the American West. It serves as the symbolic campfire that Westerners can…

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October 5, 2017

du1-i-syn Thursday 12:48 a.m. Three men wearing masks were seen walking on Riverview Drive near Florida Road. Wednesday 1:52 p.m. A man witnessed a hit-and-run in the 1200 block of…

Crews to spray weeds, conduct turf fertilization in Durango
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Crews to spray weeds, conduct turf fertilization in Durango

October 5, 2017

Scott Sallee, owner of Scott’s Pro-Lawn, applies weed control at Santa Rita Park.Durango Herald file Sunday, Oct. 8: Turf fertilization will occur at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.Monday,…

Bayfield to offer free mulch-loading
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Bayfield to offer free mulch-loading

October 5, 2017

du1-i-syn La Plata County staff members will be on site with heavy equipment to load vehicles and trailers. The center accepts dry, brown yard waste, such as tree trimmings, slash…

Solar Home Tour events kick off Friday
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Solar Home Tour events kick off Friday

October 5, 2017

Scott Archer, left, and Tim Murphy, both with Shaw Solar Works, place 275-watt solar panels in November 2014 at a home west of Durango.JERRY McBride/Durango Herald file The Solar Gods…

Rico man missing; car found on Wolf Creek Pass
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Rico man missing; car found on Wolf Creek Pass

October 4, 2017

Johnstondu1-i-syn According to the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, Johnston made a 911 call explaining that he was lost. The call was traced, and his vehicle was found parked at an…

Scholarships offered for Music in the Mountains
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Scholarships offered for Music in the Mountains

October 3, 2017

Students must show interest toward a particular instrument and a desire to increase their musical knowledge. Financial need is important, but it is not the only criterion. Applications available online…

Community Art Show will come to Bayfield
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Community Art Show will come to Bayfield

October 3, 2017

<a href="http://prlibrary.org/">The Pine River Public Library</a> in Bayfield will hold its first Fall Community Art Show, which will run from October through December.Durango Herald file The show will highlight the…

Tractor Supply to hold 4-H fundraiser
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Tractor Supply to hold 4-H fundraiser

October 1, 2017

du1-i-syn “We created the paper clover fundraiser because we know how important local 4-H groups are to protecting a way of life that’s built around community and service,” Christi Korzekwa,…

Needham Elementary to host Connect II public meeting
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Needham Elementary to host Connect II public meeting

October 1, 2017

SHAUN STANLEY/Herald<br><br>Students, faculty, staff and parents of Needham Elementary school gather outside the school to say the pledge of allegiance on Friday September 9th as part of a weekly tradition…

Calendar for Oct. 2-6
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Calendar for Oct. 2-6

September 29, 2017

du1-i-syn Utilities Commission, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. “Meet Joe Salazar: Candidate for Attorney General” event, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third…

University Women to hold fall luncheon
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University Women to hold fall luncheon

September 29, 2017

Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, who serves on the Colorado State Legislature Education Committee, will speak about education. The luncheon is also a scholarship fundraiser for the 2017 National Conference of…

Best bets for the weekend
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Best bets for the weekend

September 29, 2017

du1-i-syn A seasonal celebration for area ranchers, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing originates from the Lasater family, which brought its sheep in from the high country every fall for…

Trails 2000 to hold trail work on Public Lands Day
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Trails 2000 to hold trail work on Public Lands Day

September 28, 2017

Instruction and a safety talk about tools will be given at 8 a.m. at Hidden Valley Trailhead, 915 Hidden Valley Circle, and trail work will continue until noon. Afterward, there…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 27, 2017

du1-i-syn Wednesday 2:52 a.m. Up to eight people were possibly going through cars in the 500 block of Main Avenue. Tuesday 7:53 a.m. A man driving a green Subaru became…

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The Blotter

September 26, 2017

du1-i-syn Tuesday 4:29 a.m. A vehicle crashed into a pole and someone was bleeding from the head in the 1800 block of Main Avenue. Monday 5:58 p.m. A man on…