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Some legislators carry concealed arms
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Some legislators carry concealed arms

October 29, 2016

They’ll be packing heat. For years, the presence of concealed guns in the state Capitol — supposedly a gun-free zone — has been something that legislators know about but rarely…

One day to go
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One day to go

October 29, 2016

Citizen riders make their way up a hill on CR 211 near Lake Nighthorse Sunday morning during the Pro Challenge Experience trailing behind USA Pro Cycling Challenge riders in a…

Repaving starts on two bridges
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Repaving starts on two bridges

October 29, 2016

Street repaving will start Thursday on the Ninth Street Bridge between Camino Del Rio and Roosa Avenue. The Ninth Street Bridge will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m.…

Snowdown Follies brainstorming session Tuesday
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Snowdown Follies brainstorming session Tuesday

October 29, 2016

This is the last chance to catch up on what’s happening with the 2017 Snowdown Follies before auditions in December. All potential cast members and production crew volunteers are welcome…

Woman hit by pickup in downtown Bayfield
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Woman hit by pickup in downtown Bayfield

October 28, 2016

The woman, whose name has not been released, was taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center with a broken leg and bruises, Bayfield Marshal Joe McIntyre said. A two-block section of…

Spring break
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Spring break

October 27, 2016

Raeden Shanks, 11, left, Mallory Shanks, 13, center, and Charlotte Leonard, 10, play during the Spring Break Extravaganza at Durango Discovery Kids on Thursday. The sisters are children of Nancy…

Park Elementary fourth-graders pick Clinton
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Park Elementary fourth-graders pick Clinton

October 27, 2016

The polls are up and down, but if the fourth-graders in Beth Brunso’s class at Park Elementary School are any indication, the presidency will go to Hillary Clinton in a…

Photo: Feet finesse
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Photo: Feet finesse

October 26, 2016

At left, Amara Kirk, 9, along with her fellow soccer players, sees how many times she can juggle a ball during the Durango Youth Soccer Association Juggle-a-Thon fundraiser, part of…

Archaeology Society to meet Tuesday
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Archaeology Society to meet Tuesday

October 26, 2016

LaDagedu1-i-syn The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will host Gail LaDage at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church, 515 Park Street, in Cortez. LaDage will discuss “The…

Ignacio library to sponsor literacy events
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Ignacio library to sponsor literacy events

October 26, 2016

The Ignacio Community Library will sponsor Alphabet Family Literacy Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library.Carole McWilliams/Pine River Times file National Family Literacy Day will be Tuesday. Alphabet Family…

Photo: Dog days of summer are long gone
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Photo: Dog days of summer are long gone

October 25, 2016

Now it’s official. Never mind the weather, fall colors or pumpkins all over town, Koira the dog says the dog days of summer are finished. The unofficial dog mascot of…

Snowdown event entry deadline is Oct. 31
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Snowdown event entry deadline is Oct. 31

October 22, 2016

If you are interested in hosting or coordinating a Snowdown event and having it included in the official 2017 Intergalactic Snowdown Schedule of Events, you must submit your event coordinators…

Musical Storytime offered at Ignacio Community Library
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Musical Storytime offered at Ignacio Community Library

October 21, 2016

Kids play at the Ignacio Community Library.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Increase your child’s brain development in infancy and early childhood through this fun and interactive class for children and parents.…

LPEA to host updated ‘Lunch & Lights’ workshop Tuesday
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LPEA to host updated ‘Lunch & Lights’ workshop Tuesday

October 21, 2016

du1-i-syn The free workshop is designed to help co-op members understand new lighting technology, save energy and lower their electric bills. All members interested in learning more about LED (light-emitting…