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The Blotter

Durango Police Monday 8:21 a.m. A man was exposing himself at the Durango Dog Park, 21850 U.S. Highway 160. 9:06 a.m. A hostile man threatened staff at the Colorado Department…

Durango City Council examines housing demolition rules

Changes to affordable-housing fees may not be ready until fall

Former Mancos marshal John Cox gets probation for DUI

John Cox ordered to give community service, abstain from alcohol

Water court bill hits choppy waters

Measure aimed to level field for farmers, ranchers

Photo: Making a hotel grand again

Local Briefs

Enjoy chicken spaghetti and jazz Music in the Mountains will present A Bite of Jazz Dinner and Concert on Thursday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Doors…

Forest Service wins 8 acres in 16-year property dispute

Former Durango man believed he bought the property

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls…

La Plata County: Cellphone tower could ruin view from train, house

Application for Animas Valley structure expected soon

Unsettled weather expected through the week

Unsettled weather is expected to continue through the week in the Four Corners, with occasional rain in the valleys and possible snow at higher elevations, according to the No significant…

All aboard the Hummus Bus: Former FLC student converts van from home to restaurant

Mike Klaskala never thought while he was living out of his massive 1996 Grumman Step Van that one day he’d start a business inside it. Yet if all goes according…

9-R School board to ask voters for a $1.7 M tax hike

10-year loan with Bank of San Juans for stadium OK’d

Budget rental car services closes in Durango

Budget rental car services closed suddenly last week. A sign posted on its front door in the Walmart shopping center suggests customers go to Avis.Jonathan Romeo/Durango Herald If you’re making…

County mulls limits on temporary permits

Railroad’s summer events revives conversation on temporary use

Durango High School introduces candidates for activities director

Community questions experience, attitudes about discipline, fundraising

Black students unite at Fort Lewis College

FLC group supports minorities, promotes diversity

Bill to eliminate Columbus Day sinks

Lawmakers hear emotional testimony

The Blotter

Durango Police Sunday 8:28 p.m. A drunken man was screaming at people in the 600 block of Main Avenue. Saturday 6:29 a.m. A driver in a silver Mustang hit a…

Jon Keyser’s U.S. Senate bid fails to make primary ballot

Campaign will protest shocking ruling

State lawmakers debate funding a presidential primary

Measure would allow unaffiliated electors to participate

Local Briefs

Railroad association to meet May 14 The Silver San Juan Division of the National Model Railroad Association will hold a spring public event at 8:30 a.m. May 14 at the…

No one injured when school bus rear-ended on U.S. Highway 160

Brief lane closure quickly cleared after Monday afternoon

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Sports Durango High School boys baseball vs. Bayfield, 4 p.m., DHS. Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888.…

Serving up a Steamworks remodel

Workmen with Durango Plastering and Drywall prepare and apply stucco to the exterior of Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E. Second Ave., on Monday. The brewpub has been closed since April…

Health officials remind residents of rabies risk

Warmer weather means rodents are more active

Registered sex offender returns to La Plata County

Vollert will be considered homeless until he finds a place to live

Lake Nighthorse road project moves forward

Construction to take 2 to 3 months

Fort Lewis College alumnus converts van from home to hummus restaurant

Mike Klaskala never thought while he was living out of his massive 1996 Grumman Step Van that one day he’d start a business inside it. Yet if all goes according…

Utah recreation mecca considered for monument status

Local outdoor industry depends on Cedar Mesa

Help pick a sculpture for Carnegie Building

Public open house on Wednesday