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Citizen input sought by transportation group The Transportation Legislation Review Committee will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Program Room 2 of the Durango Public Library, 1900…
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What will Superfund do to property values?
Silverton residents wary over EPA’s claim that home prices rise after mine cleanup
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Dayplanner Sunday
Meetings and Events Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Produce Bounty collection, local produce donations will be given…
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Durango one of Best Destinations for Outdoor Enthusiasts
USA Today contest ranks Durango No. 2 in nation
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It’s magic
Jenny Christensen and Mia Christensen, 1, visit the Powerhouse Science Center upon its reopening on Saturday. Mia’s dad is Sam Christensen. The Powerhouse will be open to the general public…
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Film will be shown before Grandin visit In preparation for the visit of the featured guest author for the Fort Lewis College and Community Common Reading Experience, Dr. Temple Grandin,…
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Pilots of crashed plane encountered bad weather
Members of the San Juan County and La Plata County search and rescue teams work at the scene of a plane crash nine miles west of Silverton.Courtesy of Jim Donovan/San…
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Dayplanner Saturday
Meetings and Events Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.com. Free breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Florida Grange, 656 Colorado Highway 172. Eat Local Celebration: Chef Safari of…
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Colorado is one happy state
Colorado came in tops in the nation in sports participation, including everything from soccer, golf, tennis, skiing to roller derby. From right, Julie Bell, Debbie Devereaux and Sherry Basham practice…
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Lumien Apartments deliver affordable living
Lumien development serves residents’ housing needs
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The Blotter
Durango Police Thursday 1:55 a.m. A man exposed himself to someone at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites, 3141 Main Ave. 3:39 a.m. A man crossed the street and pulled down…
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Youth group benefits from fine imposed on pot shop
Fundraiser goes awry but ends well for nonprofit
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Injured person found after search
According to the scanner, an injured person was located near Lemon Reservoir about 4:05 p.m. Friday. The search began with a 911 call and a response by Upper Pine Fire…
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Higher dimension
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Split vision
Clear skies and warm temperatures prevailed Friday as seen in this juxtaposition through a window at the Durango Public Library. Forecasters were predicting clear skies through the weekend with highs…
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Prescribed burns to start Saturday east of Bayfield
The Columbine Ranger District plans to conduct prescribed burns beginning Saturday and continuing through next week in the Yellow Jacket and First Notch areas of the San Juan National Forest…
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Seminar will help students, parents organize homework
For young people who have been diagnosed with different wiring in the brain – such as dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism – dealing with everyday tasks such as…
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Small fire may have been set by property owner
Durango man taken into custody on arson charge on Wednesday
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Understanding angels, astro-soul workshop A “Deeper Understanding of Your Angels and Astro-Soul” workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Windom Room of the Durango…
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Offering support for a full recovery
Someone took pity on the Arc of History on Thursday – placing a get-well-soon banner and crutches at the sculpture at the U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
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Dayplanner Friday
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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Man who bit officer takes deal
Quintana A Durango man who bit a police officer’s finger is out of custody on bail under supervision as he awaits a Sept. 30 sentencing. Cedric Quintana, 34, accepted a…
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Are the Gold King hearings a ‘farce’?
Democrats growing tired of Republican attacks on EPA