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Law-enforcement agencies to set up sobriety checkpoints
For more information, contact Deputy Jim Coleman at 247-1157.
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Durango Natural Medicine to offer thyroid consultations
Utter The thyroid gland, known as the “master gland of metabolism,” controls the ability to make energy. Poor thyroid function can cause fatigue, depression, weight-gain, digestive problems and other health…
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Allison Grange to hold reunion
A potluck will be served, with drinks, paper and plastic-ware provided. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/allison-grange-hall/571800879498605.
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Florida Grange to host free breakfast
For more information, call Amy at 749-9374 or Elizabeth at 403-4592.
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Thursday 9:58 a.m. Five homeless people were loitering at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 1:06 p.m. A small child was alone inside a blue minivan at Durango Post Office,…
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Cowboy gathering seeks parade entries
The day of the event, a chuck-wagon breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the corner of Main Avenue and Fifth Street, near the railroad depot, and…
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Weed spraying planned for city
The city of Durango will begin spraying places in city limits to eliminate weeds.Durango Herald file The city promotes best management practices to ensure safety. Spot treatment for noxious-weed abatement…
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Colorado statewide Labor Day DUI blitz now active
In July, 25 people were killed in crashes that involved an impaired driver, which is the highest number seen in one month since 2014. The Labor Day enforcement last year…
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Calendar for Aug. 21-25
Prayers for our children, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Emergency Telephone Service Association of La Plata County meeting, 1 p.m., 545 Wilson Gulch Road, 375-5000,…
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Cancer Society to hold ‘Relay For Life’ fundraiser
The event will feature food, fireworks and a special recognition of survivors. “Luminate” is this year’s theme, and the local nonprofit Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado will accept donations. The…
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Rotary of Durango invites public to learn about club
For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.
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‘Thirsty 13’ runners to race Saturday
The race will start at Hesperus Baptist Church, 22972 Highway 140. Traffic will be stopped on Highway 140 to clear the 1.5-mile section between U.S. Highway 160 and County Road…
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Best bets for the weekend
Colorado State University Extension and Garden Project of Southwest Colorado will present the 11th annual Tour de Farms, a bicycle tour of local farms and gardens, from 8 a.m. to…
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Thursday 1:48 p.m. Someone was breaking into a mailbox at 7434 County Road 203. 3:44 p.m. Fishing equipment was stolen from a residence at 209 Highland Hill Drive. 5:56 p.m.…
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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department to host yard sale
Proceeds go to the fire department’s auxiliary. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/fort-lewis-mesa-fire-department-163947010291619.
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Donations needed for family displaced by mobile home fire
Durango Fire Protection District firefighters work to extinguish flames on a mobile on Wednesday south of Durango on Wheeler Loop.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Men’s clothing: pants sizes 36/30 and 32/24; shirts…
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CDOT to conduct rockfall mitigation north of Durango
Drivers can expect delays on U.S. Highway 550
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District 9-R students must have permission to view eclipse
Associated Press file Students who have signed permission will be able to use solar glasses or class-created pinhole viewers to watch the eclipse. To download the permission slip, visit http://bit.ly/2uYskaj.…
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University Women schedule fall luncheon
McLachlan State Rep. Barbara McLachlan, who serves on the Legislature’s Education Committee, will speak about education in Colorado. A fundraiser will be held during the luncheon to provide scholarships for…
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Lightner Creek Fire benefit to be held Saturday
Christine Polinsky’s house, at 1255 County Road 207, was the only property lost in the Lightner Creek Fire.Courtesy of La Plata County Assessor’s site Polinsky is a former Harley-Davidson employee,…
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Wednesday 11:13 a.m. A man wanted to talk to police about cars almost hitting him while he was walking on Animas View Drive. 1:21 p.m. A chain saw was stolen…
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Talk About Town: Durango makes best-college-towns list
Durango Herald file The top 10 college towns were: Ithaca, New York; Mankato, Minnesota; Bozeman, Montana; Minot, North Dakota; Durango; Missoula, Montana; Juneau, Alaska; Brookings, South Dakota; Stevens Point, Wisconsin;…
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La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt to hold office hours
Lachelt Residents will have the opportunity to discuss issues that face the county. For more information, call the La Plata County Commissioners’ Office at 382-6219.
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Talk About Town: Wendy’s to reopen with sweet, cheap promotion
Wendy’s recently announced that its location at 1840 Main Ave. has been remodeled and will reopen Aug. 21. To celebrate, the restaurant will offer 50-cent small Frostys to community members…
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Tuesday 7:13 a.m. Dogs were barking on a deck causing a noise disturbance in an apartment in the 700 block of Main Avenue. 10:48 a.m. Smoke was coming from electrical…
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Noted forensic anthropologist Douglas Owsley to speak at Fort Lewis College
Owsley Forensic anthropologist Douglas W. Owsley, division head for physical anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, will speak at Fort Lewis College about his work in…
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Pine River Library to hold eclipse party
Solar glasses will be provided, and participants will be able to watch the eclipse from the library. The eclipse will also be shown via livestream from NASA. Moon Pies will…
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Pine River Library to help with resumes
Participants will learn how to write logical, useful résumés; words and phrases to avoid; the difference between résumés and cover letters; how to convey a concise message in a cover…
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Library to host ‘Trans 101’ Thursday
Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico co-director, Adrien Lawyer, will provide basic information, discuss ideas and answer questions. The class is free and open to all. For more information, contact…
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Monday 8:45 a.m. A man was sleeping in a large green dumpster in the 2800 block of Main Avenue. He moved all the trash bags in the dumpster into nearby…