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Friday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events San Juan Square Dance Club, 6 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 884-1338. Sunrise yoga adult classes, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La…

Local Briefs

Archaeology society to host talk The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present Scott Ortman at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., Cortez,…

Electrical fire damages buildings downtown

Vacant space between Katzin, Jimmy John’s point of origin

The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 2:12 p.m. Juveniles were throwing rocks at the train behind Durango High School. 5:20 p.m. Two women were seen stealing items from Famous Footwear at the Durango…

River trail assault suspect charged; victim remains hospitalized

A Durango man suspected of beating another man earlier this month on the Animas River Trail was charged Thursday with felony assault. Antonio Nez, 31, was arrested April 8 on…

Plans announced for a Colorado presidential primary

After chaotic caucus, lawmakers look to include more voters

EPA checks for Gold King spill dribble in to county

La Plata County collects another $9,700 from feds

Liberty School gains accreditation

Will enable parents to get loans for tuition

Ignacio library project aims to expand access to oral history

Residents recount personal, cultural stories

The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 1:54 a.m. People were yelling and partying in the 500 block of Main Avenue. Tuesday 2:10 p.m. Three people were yelling profanities at women as they ran…

2 children remain hospitalized after fatal crash

Two other injured kids released

Durango-area social service groups focus on helping teens

Coping with sexting issues illustrates educational efforts

Immigrant driver’s license bill advances

Would expand program that provides licenses to illegal entrants

Senators: Energy bill a win for Western states

Legislation would permanently reauthorize conservation fund

Durango women applaud $20 bill redesign

Area women who nominated role models and favorite female historical figures were happy Wednesday with the choice of Harriet Tubman for the front of the to-be-redesigned $20 bill. “I let…

Pawn shop manager makes a statement on homelessness

After becoming “fed up with the homeless situation in the area and seeing able-bodied young people begging for money” Chris Burnett, manager of Rocky Mountain Pawn and Gun, says he…

Environmental assessment of airport expansion presented

Plans include 1,500 parking spaces

Local Briefs

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday The Kiwanis Club will welcome Mariel Balbuena from the Family Center at noon Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Mariel will…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Hospice…

Bill to regulate fantasy sports advances

Hickenlooper: Should regulation be at state or fed level?

Environmental groups sue over New Mexico coal plant

Actions taken against several U.S. federal agencies

Southern Ute museum emptying, apparently closed

National museum reclaiming artifacts this week

Remembering the ‘4/20 Parachute Stoner Dash’

Nine years ago, Fort Lewis went viral

Mayor’s gavel passes to Christina Rinderle

Rinderle The mayor’s gavel was passed from Dean Brookie to Christina Rinderle on Tuesday. The councilors lauded Brookie’s year of mayoral service, which included advocacy trips to Washington after the…

Environmental hurdles identified for expansion of Durango-La Plata County Airport

Consultants will study wetlands, endangered species, archaeological sites

Escalante apartments get early Durango City Council OK

Councilors allow more units per acre

Bayfield High works to make teens safer on the road

Program hopes to reach Durango, Ignacio and Animas High students next year

Bayfield freshens its flags

Amy Witte, an administrative assistant with the town of Bayfield, right, and Joseph McIntyre, Bayfield’s chief marshal, raise new American and Colorado flags at Bayfield Town Hall on Tuesday. The…

The Blotter

Durango Police Monday 7:36 a.m. Traffic control was needed at Camino del Rio and U.S. Highway 160 for a traffic signal that was not functioning properly. 7:59 p.m. A man…