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Photo: Moose on the loose in Durango
Durango resident Peter Schertz caught a moose strolling through Pioneer Park on Thursday morning in northern Durango.Courtesy of Peter Schertz
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Volunteers to improve Overend Mountain Park
Volunteers will meet at the Montview Trailhead, at the west end of Montview Parkway, to conduct a series of projects to improve the park. Participants should bring sturdy shoes, gloves,…
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City to spray noxious weeds
Scott Sallee, owner of Scott’s Pro-Lawn, applies weed control to the lawn of Santa Rita Park.Durango Herald file Areas to be sprayed include: Florida Road and adjacent sidewalks, Confluence Park…
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Animas Valley Grange to hold harvest event
A barbecue, potluck picnic and dance will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The event will feature…
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More than 1,000 residents sign petitions asking county clerk’s office to remain open in Bayfield
Signers want county clerk’s office to remain in Bayfield
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Retaining wall work nears completion on Molas Pass
Delays expected through mid-October south of Silverton
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The Blotter
Wednesday 4:10 a.m. A raccoon broke into someone’s home in the 100 block of Montezuma Place. The occupant was in a bedroom with the door closed. Tuesday 7:57 a.m. A…
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CDOT hiring snowplow drivers, maintenance workers
Filling 100-plus positions to help plow and maintain roads
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Sky Ute Casino team members send donations to Houston
Water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston on Aug. 29.Associated Press file All donations were exclusively made by employees of…
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The Blotter
Monday 7:32 a.m. A driver in a black Cadillac Escalade was swerving and almost hit a mailbox near Trimble Crossing at U.S. Highway 550 and County Road 252 (Trimble Lane).…
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Community to spread overdose awareness
Associated Press file<br><br>An event to promote drug-overdose awareness in the community will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 in Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. Agencies will…
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Mercy to hold annual fun run/walk
The 23rd annual “Journey of Hope” 5-K family run/walk will be held Oct. 14 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd.Durango Herald file The race schedule includes registration…
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Bayfield to fight breast cancer with 5-K fundraiser
Durango Herald file<br><br>The Bayfield “Badges Against Breast Cancer” 5-K run will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 21, at the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. An adult 5-K, kids…
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Bookmark contest entries sought
A bookmark by Bailey Freeman, inspired by a Chinese proverb, won first prize at the middle school level during the 2016 Friends of the Library bookmark contest.Courtesy of Friends of…
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The Blotter
Sunday 2:54 a.m. Someone reported a weird smell in the 700 block of East Seventh Avenue. 10:28 p.m. Two men were knocking on garages and asking for random numbers, according…
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Two will be honored for dedication to Durango Public Library
They will be celebrated at two events
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Baha’is to observe Day of Peace
Tony Goggans of Florence, Colorado, will speak about the inevitability of world peace and its prime requisite: the recognition of the oneness of humankind. Goggans has more than 40 years…
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Free class about Medicare to be held Wednesday
The class is open to those turning 65, children of seniors and interested community members. To register, call Janice at 749-0206.
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County commissioners to hold open office hours
Commissioner Lachelt will be available from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave.Commissioner Westendorff will be available from 10 a.m. to noon…
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Geological Society to meet Thursday
Tim Rynott, owner and operator of Ridge Resources will present “Global Natural Gas Markets: Rapid Expansion and Implications to the Southern Rockies.” The meeting is open to FCGS members and…
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2018 Snowdown poster to be unveiled Wednesday
The kickoff event will feature a meet-and-greet with the poster artist, appetizers, volunteer sign-up opportunities, commemorative Snowdown items and a cash bar. In its 40th year, the winter celebration will…
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Durango to clean sewer mainlines
Crews will clean from 13th Street to the wastewater treatment center at Santa Rita Park. Work is expected to last two weeks. Roads will be open during cleaning. Motorists and…
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Animas River Wetlands to discuss project Tuesday
Patti and Ed Zink will discuss the project, which will allow developers, highway departments and others who receive permits that impact wetlands a positive solution to comply with the federal…
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Calendar for Sept. 18-22
Back-to-School Inspiration, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, 7-8 a.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Natural Lands Preservation Advisory…
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San Juan Basin Public Health gives septic tank advice
Septic maintenance helps people stay healthy, avoid costly repairs, maintain property values and protect local water sources.Think at the sink: avoid rinsing coffee grounds or pouring grease down the drain.Don’t…
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The Blotter
Friday 5:39 a.m. A man found a revolver in the 3300 block of Main Avenue. Thursday 2:12 p.m. A vehicle hit a dog and left the scene in the 3600…
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Best bets for the weekend
To celebrate the trails and community in Durango, Trails 2000 will host the second annual Happy Trails Festival from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave.…
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Republican women to hold luncheon
The featured speaker will be Amy Oliver Cooke, executive vice president and director of the Energy and Environmental Policy Center for the Independence Institute and the second person named to…
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Instructor to offer free yoga class
Monetary donations to Hurricane Irma relief efforts and Hurricane Harvey pet shelters are encouraged. For more information, visit www.marthaevers.com.
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Bayfield to offer free mulch loading Sunday
JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file 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…