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Rock blasting causes delays near Silverton
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Rock blasting causes delays near Silverton

August 5, 2015

The Colorado Department of Transportation was doing minor rock blasting Wednesday about a half mile north of Silverton on U.S. Highway 550. Traffic was being held for about 15 minutes.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 4, 2015

Durango Police Monday 11:42 a.m. Sheets of plywood were causing a hazard near U.S. Highway 160 and Tech Center Drive. 4:20 p.m. A surveillance camera was vandalized at a business…

Concerns about carbon rules heard by Senate committee
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Concerns about carbon rules heard by Senate committee

August 4, 2015

WASHINGTON – Potential impacts stemming from a new federal mandate on carbon pollution was the focus of a Senate committee Tuesday. The hearing by the Senate Committee on Environment and…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 4, 2015

County commissioner to host office hours La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours for the general public to meet with her from 10 a.m. to noon Aug.…

County fair takes center stage
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County fair takes center stage

August 4, 2015

David Thomas of Glendale, Arizona, works to set up the Alpine Swinger carnival ride Tuesday in the parking lot of the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The La Plata County Fair…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner
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Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

August 4, 2015

Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center,…

Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans
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Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans

August 4, 2015

The Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is monitoring a small lighting-started fire that ignited Sunday between Lemon and Vallecito reservoirs. The fire was less than a…

La Plata County Fair Schedule
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La Plata County Fair Schedule

August 3, 2015

The La Plata County Fair will take place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. For more information, visit http://co.laplata.co.us/departments_officials/general_services/fairgrounds/county_fair. The carnival will be open from Wednesday to…

Wired for speed
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Wired for speed

August 3, 2015

Ballot questions could bring more competitive Internet service

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 3, 2015

Durango Fire Firefighters and medics responded to 33 calls Thursday through Sunday, including one elevator rescue in the 21600 block of U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango, two traffic accidents,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 3, 2015

Independence center to host Aug. 19 picnic The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community, will host its annual Kaa-vi-…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

August 3, 2015

Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for…

Pipe fixed on Florida Road
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Pipe fixed on Florida Road

August 3, 2015

A waterline broke Monday afternoon in the 1800 block of Florida Road (County Road 240), near Durango’s northeast city limits. City crews had it repaired by 5 p.m. Monday.Shaun Stanley/Durango…

Flash-flood watch in effect through early Monday
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Flash-flood watch in effect through early Monday

August 2, 2015

On Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service placed a good portion of Western Colorado on a flash-flood watch that will remain in effect until 3 a.m. Monday morning. Andrew Lyons,…

Gone tubin’
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Gone tubin’

August 2, 2015

Ronnie Garrett braves the rapids from his inner tube Saturday on the Animas River behind Rotary Park. The peak flow Saturday hit 622 cubic feet per second.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald