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Photo: Parking exchange
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Photo: Parking exchange

June 30, 2016

Harry Lewis, a city of Durango parking enforcement officer, swaps out parking meters on Thursday on Main Avenue. The city Parking Department updates the software on the meters in the…

And the West is History
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And the West is History

June 30, 2016

100 years ago: “Road conditions: The Bayfield to Pagosa Road is soft and dusty. Between Durango and Mancos, the road is in bad shape. The Durango to Farmington Road is…

Friday Durango Dayplanner
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Friday Durango Dayplanner

June 30, 2016

Meetings and Events Community Health Action Coalition meeting, 8-9:30 a.m., Sunlight Room, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 799-0218. Sunrise yoga adult classes, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club…

Power line fire doused along on La Posta Road
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Power line fire doused along on La Posta Road

June 30, 2016

Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to the 3000 block of La Posta Road (County Road 213) for a report of a fire burning in thick weeds and grasses near structures. The…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

June 30, 2016

Durango Police Wednesday 1:09 p.m. Several people were loitering and one urinated in the 3100 block of Main Avenue. 1:34 p.m. A drunken man was seen urinating in the river…

Rhonda Ferguson’s passion, caring recognized
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Rhonda Ferguson’s passion, caring recognized

June 30, 2016

From left, Sexual Assault Services Organization community education coordinator Samantha Weiss, volunteer advocacy coordinator Laura West, assistant director/advocacy services Rhonda Ferguson and cultural outreach coordinator Melody Baker celebrate with Brie…

Forest Service debunks myths of lightning
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Forest Service debunks myths of lightning

June 29, 2016

Lightning hits hillsides west of Durango in 2015. Summer thunderstorms can be dangerous for those caught outdoors without shelter from lightning.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file San Juan National Forest officials issued…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

June 29, 2016

Downtown walking tours offered in July Durango Friends of the Arts members will lead historic walking tours each Wednesday in July. As you stroll up Main Avenue and back down…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner
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Thursday Durango Dayplanner

June 29, 2016

Meetings and events Line dancing, 1:30-4 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 382-6428. Doggie Social Hour, 5:30-7 p.m., weather permitting, $5, La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S.…