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Landlords sought to attend meeting
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Landlords sought to attend meeting

September 26, 2017

Landlords will learn about how to give back to the community through short- and long-term lease agreements, hotel or vacation rentals during the offseason, and supportive housing programs for veterans,…

FLC lecture to examine depression-era national parks
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FLC lecture to examine depression-era national parks

September 26, 2017

Cory Pillen, assistant professor of art history at FLC, will examine the design and aesthetics of Work Projects Administration posters, which promoted a balance between use and preservation of national…

Wastewater-treatment regulations open for comments
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Wastewater-treatment regulations open for comments

September 26, 2017

To view the regulations, visit www.sjbpublichealth.org/septic-systems or request a hard copy at SJBPH offices in Durango, 281 Sawyer Drive, or in Pagosa Springs, 502 S. Eighth St. To submit a…

Mercy to offer tours of new hospice
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Mercy to offer tours of new hospice

September 26, 2017

Courtesy of Mercy Regional Medical Center Hospice staff members and volunteers will give tours of the eight-bed, 11,000-square-foot facility, which is expected to open in early October. For more information,…

Kiwanis club to hear about youth baseball
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Kiwanis club to hear about youth baseball

September 26, 2017

du1-i-syn Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kiwanisclubofdurango.

Demolition begins at Mancos Western Excelsior plant
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Demolition begins at Mancos Western Excelsior plant

September 25, 2017

Stephanie Alderton/The Journal<br><br>Demolition is underway at the Western Excelsior plant in Mancos. The plant burned down in May, and company president Zach Snyder said he hopes to reopen it as…

Fort Lewis College to host eight-hour archaeology class
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Fort Lewis College to host eight-hour archaeology class

September 25, 2017

The course is part of the program for avocational archaeological certification, and will include archaeology basics, terminology, Colorado in North American prehistory, laws that protect archaeological resources, codes-of-ethics, and information…

Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark
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Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark

September 25, 2017

Two two shuttles will depart the Anasazi Heritage Center on Oct. 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. for Lowry Pueblo for interactive tours.The Journal file A presentation and tours…

VFW to hold meet-and-greet
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VFW to hold meet-and-greet

September 24, 2017

The event is open to VFW members, auxiliary members, veterans and active military. For more information, visit www.vfw.org.

Senior center to offer tech classes
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Senior center to offer tech classes

September 24, 2017

ALAN DIAZ/AP<br><br>In this file photograph taken June 24, an Apple store employee displays a new Apple iPhone 4 in Miami Beach, Fla. Consumer Reports said Monday the iPhone 4 has…

Durango women sought for Mrs. Colorado pageant
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Durango women sought for Mrs. Colorado pageant

September 24, 2017

To apply, women must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, Colorado residents and be married at the time of the pageant. The winner will represent Colorado at the…

Calendar for Sept. 25-29
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Calendar for Sept. 25-29

September 22, 2017

Back-to-school inspiration, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission work session, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Planning…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 22, 2017

Thursday 9:30 a.m. A man was sleeping on a toilet at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eight St. 8:27 p.m. Two men were looking into vehicles parked at the…

Shanta Foundation to hold fundraiser
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Shanta Foundation to hold fundraiser

September 22, 2017

People interested in learning more about the foundation, its impact on people in Myanmar and how to get involved are encouraged to attend. Appetizers, wine and chocolate will be provided.…

Women voters to hear about carbon tax
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Women voters to hear about carbon tax

September 22, 2017

Presentations will be given by Yoram Bauman, architect of the carbon tax ballot initiative that occurred last November in the state of Washington, and Patrick Cummins, an emissions-trading expert of…

Public to get overview of drone-use proposal
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Public to get overview of drone-use proposal

September 22, 2017

An overview of a proposal to use drones for emergency response and disaster mitigation in La Plata County will be presented, and will cover the proposed drone uses, emergency management…

Chapman Hill ice rink to open Oct. 7
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Chapman Hill ice rink to open Oct. 7

September 22, 2017

CJ Fuss applies water to the ice rink at Chapman Hill before it opens for the season.Durango Herald file The annual hockey day and gear swap will be held from…

Best bets for the weekend
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Best bets for the weekend

September 22, 2017

The iAM Music Festival is a three-day independent music and arts festival, held Friday through Sunday, in downtown Durango. The event will feature live music with more than 20 Colorado…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 21, 2017

Thursday 12:35 a.m. An aggressive bear was possibly trying to enter a home in the 1800 block of West Second Avenue. Wednesday 12:56 p.m. Someone reported a man standing near…