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Sunday 10:35 a.m. A man appeared to be cutting a bike lock on Arroyo Drive. 1:20 p.m. Someone reported four juveniles on a green mat drinking beer and cursing at…
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Powerhouse to host final ‘Wednesday Night at the Museum’
The event is free, open to all and will feature live music by Ben Gibson, food, yard games, art, beer, wine and more. For more information, contact 259-9234 or [email protected],…
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Vallecito to host fall dinner and dance
The theme is “rhinestone cowboy,” and the event will feature catering by Back Porch Bar-B-Que, live music by Wild Country, dancing, drawings, a costume contest, prizes, and awards for best…
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Senior Center to offer dog training on Thursdays
Caroline Murray, left, holds Opie, 3, a Chihuahua mix, as Traci Moriarty, a dog trainer and owner of Wag Between Barks, puts a collar on him during a canine social…
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Calendar for Aug. 28-Sept. 1
Prayers for our children, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Durango Rally: annual sickest bike contest, 8 a.m.-noon, Rusty Shovel Saloon, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.…
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Public library to host health care discussion
Indivisible Durango Health Care Committee Chairman Guinn Unger will give a presentation about the health care payment system in the United States and discuss various examples, such as Affordable Care…
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Public meeting called to discuss bear, trash issue
Courtesy If approved, the ordinance would revise penalties and fines, and enforce regulations to prevent wildlife, particularly bears, from being able to access trash within the city limits. This summer,…
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Best bets for the weekend
Chevron will present the 19th annual San Juan Brewfest on Saturday at Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. The festival will feature 50 breweries, more than 100 beers and music performances…
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The Blotter
Friday 12:26 a.m. A man was acting like Frankenstein in the middle of the road in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Thursday 7:24 a.m. A bear was on the…
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Concrete to be poured at Santa Rita midnight Tuesday
Construction flood lights will be used to illuminate the construction area. About 552 cubic yards of concrete will be pumped into the aeration basin as part of the slab. To…
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Businesses can recycle electronics on Saturdays
Businesses can drop off up to six large, recyclable electronic items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at the recycling center. Although appointments are not required, businesses with…
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City to hold public meeting about Animas City Park
The meeting will be held at the north end of Animas City Park, at the shelter, 3274 East Second Ave., and will include an “open house” presentation and summary of…
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Photo: Speaking out
Eli Galloway, right, and Terra Geoens take part in a rally Friday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 550/160 and Santa Rita Drive. About 30 people showed up for…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 7:13 a.m. The front windshield of a dark green Chevy Venture was bashed in in the 2900 block of East Third Avenue. 9:08 a.m. A person was urinating on…
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Purgatory to celebrate owner’s birthday
Coleman The event is free, open to all, and will feature food, drinks, cake, activities on the plaza, entertainment and giveaways, including a Stihl 441 chainsaw. Those who attend will…
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Rec center to offer self-defense class for women
Conflict-solutions specialist and head instructor at Kokikai Durango, Thomas Holmes, will teach participants effective self-defense techniques and how to practice awareness. The class is open to women 13 and older,…
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Ballet Folklorico de Durango seeks participants
Kathleen Smith, left, a senior elementary education major at Fort Lewis College, and Jennifer Cossey dance with Ballet Folklorico de Fort Lewis College during the 2013 Gazpacho’s Cinco de Mayo…
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Peace and Justice Coalition to hold rally
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/durangopeaceandjustice.
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Dolores State Bank donates to Western Excelsior fire victims
Three agencies will help distribute $1,500 in assistance
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The Blotter
Tuesday 11:14 a.m. Someone who was doing yard work reported a bear in a tree at East Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street. 11:33 a.m. A woman locked her 2-year-old child…
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La Plata Electric Association warns businesses of phone scam
Caller threatens businesses with disconnection
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2017 becomes a year to remember on the Dolores River
Boaters, ecologists break down season
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Southwest Health to open health clinic in Dolores
Town has been without doctor since January
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Talk about town: City councilor delivers key to sister city
Durango (Colorado) City Councilor Dean Brookie and Durango (Spain) City Councilor Goiztidi Diaz.Courtesy of Dean Brookie Brookie met with Diaz on Aug. 15 on one of the country’s holiest holidays,…
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The Blotter
Monday 7:26 a.m. Someone requested assistance with a bear in a tree near the tennis courts at Needham Elementary School, 2425 West Third Ave. 7:29 a.m. A raccoon was hit…
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Law-enforcement agencies to set up sobriety checkpoints
For more information, contact Deputy Jim Coleman at 247-1157.