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Durango Public Library to upgrade return bins
The lobby return station, outdoor return station and a staff station inside the library will be upgraded starting Monday, Sept. 11. Automated and manual returns may not be available at…
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Boy Scouts to offer sign-ups on Saturday
People who want to join but are unable to attend the meeting should call Beverly at 264-0054 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.beascout.org.
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The Blotter
Wednesday 9:57 a.m. A trailer lost one of its tires, which hit another vehicle, at south Camino del Rio and Dominguez Drive. 10:43 a.m. Someone reported that two men, who…
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Roadside maintenance underway at Red Mountain Pass
Roadside maintenance is underway on U.S. Highway 550 at Red Mountain Pass (mile-marker 88-90) to verify slope stability and conditions in preparation for winter. If hazardous loose rock is found,…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 2:57 p.m. Someone at Roosa Avenue and Ninth Street was on methamphetamine and needed to go to detox. 4:09 p.m. A man was masturbating in front of customers in…
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The Blotter
Friday 9:37 a.m. People were camping, doing drugs and drinking alcohol behind Joyful Nook Gallery, 640 Main Ave. 6:11 p.m. A man last seen wearing a Trump shirt was flipping…
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Children’s Campaign to announce Kids Count data
The Kids Count is an annual report that provides state and local data on child well-being factors, such as health, education and economic status. Those who plan to attend must…
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Durango Natural Medicine to offer free clinic
Utter To reserve a 30-minute time slot, call 247-0737.
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Archaeological society plans presentation on end of Ice Age
Tune The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum at the Center…
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Calendar for Sept. 4-8
Democratic Socialists of America Labor Day picnic, noon, Fassbinder Park, 140 West Park Ave. Tuesday City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Wednesday CLA…
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Indivisible Durango to hold meeting
The meeting agenda includes the 2018 election update, new tools for effective communication with elected officials and two presentations: “Freedom of Press: Local Media in the Digital Age” and “Effective…
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Ignacio library to offer free legal clinic
Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help with forms and explain the process of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues…
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Best bets for Labor Day weekend
The Durango Labor Day party will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, at 10th Street and Main Avenue, near El Rancho Tavern. Live music by the Pete Giuliani Band will…
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The Blotter
Thursday 12:44 p.m. A man was yelling and ripping flowers out of planters outside of El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 11:42 p.m. An intoxicated man was punching a fence…
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LPEA to offer members free lunch
Casual buffet meals, catered by Back Porch BBQ, and entertainment by the Bar D Wranglers will be featured. No reservations are required. Members are asked to park in front of…
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Animas Museum to host talk about current study
The study focuses on three Hispano cemeteries at the Gato-Pagosa junction, Juanita and Trujillo, along the San Juan River. Lambert will assemble existing cemetery information, conduct additional research and perform…
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Library card discount program offered through September
Sixty businesses will offer discounts or incentives to those who show a valid library card from Durango Public Library. For more information, call 375-3380 or visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org/screens/discountcard.html.
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Fairgrounds to host food-safety class
The class also fulfills requirements for Cottage Food Tier 1 producers, and is available to non-English speakers. Participants will receive a Food Safety Works Wallet Card, valid for one year,…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 8:03 a.m. Someone needed to shoot a skunk that was in a trap at 3506 Earl St. 8:46 a.m. A man was reportedly snorting out of a can at…
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Wolfwood Refuge to hold art fundraiser
A wolf looks out from its pen at Wolfwood Refuge outside of Ignacio.Durango Herald file The event will feature select artist representations of wolves, artwork by Kelly Black, music by…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 12:32 p.m. A drunken man had nunchucks around his neck and a pit bull near Main Avenue and 10th Street. 10:19 p.m. Two or three men were in the…
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Crews to apply turf fertilizer in Durango
Riverview Sports Complex, 855 Plymouth Drive.Smith Sports Complex, Fort Lewis College, 1480 East Eighth Ave.Dates are subject to weather conditions. Best management practices are promoted in the stewardship of city…
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Durango Elks Lodge collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey victims
Residents can drop off donations until 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Suggested donations include bottled water, bug spray, nonperishable food, face masks, hand towels,…
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The Blotter
Monday 7:23 a.m. A man was passed out or asleep in a bike barn at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. 9:22 a.m. A man reported receiving a…
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Blue Lotus Feet to lead Kirtan
Cost is $10. For more information, visit www.yogadurango.com.
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Labor Day closures announced
Post offices, banks and schools will be closed.Administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, the Durango Police Department station and substation, Parks and Recreation offices, and…