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La Plata County planners give green light to King II permit
Recommendation goes to commissioners for final approval
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IRS warns taxpayers of scams at deadline The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning that scammers may try using the April 18 tax deadline to prey on taxpayers by…
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Friday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, September-May, 749-1741, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Sunrise yoga adult…
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Twin Buttes to prepare for Animas High School’s future home
Development signed loan with Alpine Bank
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Dolores County receives $2M for Public Service Center
Dolores County has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Department of Local Affairs to build a Public Service Center. The new center will house the Dove Creek road…
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Bayfield octogenarians lose thousands in roofing scam
Couple now has to deal with water leaking into walls, ceilings
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Well-known quilt designer to visit An open house meet-and-greet for Jacqueline de Jonge will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Durango Quilt Company, 21516 U.S. Highway 160. De…
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Thursday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events “Advance Directives and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment” presentation, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., conference room C, Garden level, Mercy Regional Medical Center, (advance medical directive forms will…
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Agreement reached on Clean Power Plan funding at Colorado Capitol
Budget would cut about $112,000 for implementing the federal carbon rule
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Sewer plant designs unveiled to Durango City Council
Two-story administration building may use rock, concrete in design
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11-year-old composer to debut piece Monday
Patrick McBrayer will solo with San Juan Youth Symphony
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Wednesday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Durango Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 6:45 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022…
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Get extension on taxes if filing late The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who are unable to file their tax returns on time that it’s easy to get more time…
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‘Ban the box’ legislation advances in Colorado Legislature
Measure would prohibit employers initially asking about criminal past
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La Plata County warns Studs Lumber to come into compliance
Durango lumber company lacks commercial permit
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Western Slope native tells of heroism during Benghazi attack
CIA agent tells Fort Lewis audience politics blur sacrifices made that night
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Roof work, a higher calling
Steve Baxter with Colorado Construction and Renovations works near the top of the roof of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday as a new roof is put on the historic…
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Water storage bill advances in Colorado Legislature
Measure would authorize study, storage of South Platte River
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Four-year-olds to get free book this week
Giraffes Can’t Dance available at all county libraries
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Three-car crash on Main Avenue
A three-car crash made for a slow commute about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday on Main Avenue at 25th Street. All three cars were traveling the same direction. There were no serious…
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New School District 9-R code would allow students to atone, learn
Draft version lays out violations, treatment for infractions
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Remodeling a transformation for La Plata County Courthouse
Consolidation of courts, offices may boost downtown economy
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Tuesday Durango Dayplanner
Arts and Entertainment Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., DAC Applause!, 4:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., http://durangoarts.org/schoolhouse-rock. Terry Rickard, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431.…
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FLC center to host ‘Embrace the Earth’ The Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the film will begin at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 (includes movie and food)…