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The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 12, 2015

Durango Police Thursday 12:28 a.m. A suspicious man reportedly was undressing inside of Conoco Express Mart, 901 Camino del Rio. Wednesday 5:18 p.m. A man reportedly was loitering in front…

Ceiling pipe breaks at DHS
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Ceiling pipe breaks at DHS

February 12, 2015

Cleanup from a busted sprinkler inside Durango High School was expected to last through Friday, said Karola Hanks, fire marshal with the Durango Fire Protection District. A ball that was…

Llama death not considered a crime
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Llama death not considered a crime

February 12, 2015

This week’s Crimestoppers call for help, which asked for information about a llama’s death, turned out to be not needed. A llama found dead on Trail Road in Hesperus was…

Montezuma County housing grant
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Montezuma County housing grant

February 12, 2015

The Housing Authority of Montezuma County has received its annual grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to maintain its public-housing units. HUD grants to Colorado housing authorities…

It’s going to be a bright, bright …
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It’s going to be a bright, bright …

February 11, 2015

Only the long shadows cast by the early-afternoon sun Wednesday reveal that it is still mid-winter as a couple enjoys a walk along the Animas River Trail. The National Weather…

A random walk through downtown Durango
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A random walk through downtown Durango

February 11, 2015

Tim Walsworth, center, of the Durango Business Improvement District, said the idea behind giving out $10 gift certificates this week is to reward shoppers for spending money downtown and inspire…

Free hockey to be offered for children
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Free hockey to be offered for children

February 11, 2015

Coaches and players from the Durango Area Youth Hockey Association will give tips and pointers on how to skate and play hockey to children during the “Try Hockey Free Day”…

Chapman Hill weathers concessions
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Chapman Hill weathers concessions

February 11, 2015

Chapman Hill’s terrain park will be rebuilt next to the little tow rope area on Monday, the city announced Wednesday.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald file photo The struggle to keep Chapman Hill…

Enrollment at college in Mancos is up 21 percent
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Enrollment at college in Mancos is up 21 percent

February 11, 2015

Southwest Colorado Community College students prepare to graduate in 2011 at a ceremony held at Fort Lewis College.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file photo Enrollment at the Mancos campus of Southwest Colorado…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 11, 2015

City announce holiday schedule The following is the city of Durango’s schedule for Monday, Presidents Day: City administrative offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, including Durango City…

Thursday Dayplanner
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Thursday Dayplanner

February 11, 2015

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

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 11, 2015

Durango Police Tuesday 1:29 p.m. An elderly man and woman were seen attempting to break into cars in the 3700 block of West Second Avenue. They were arrested. 9:49 p.m.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 10, 2015

Durango Police Monday 10:53 a.m. Someone reported seeing an abandoned homeless camp with a colorful blanket and a fire ring behind the fish hatchery, 151 East 16th Street. 9:13 p.m.…

Birds on the brain
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Birds on the brain

February 10, 2015

Backyard Bird Count chance to connect with your winged neighbors

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

February 10, 2015

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, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 10, 2015

Colorado United Way dials 2-1-1 for info The Colorado United Way network will celebrate “National 2-1-1 Day” on Wednesday in recognition of the free, confidential, easy-to-remember phone number that connects…

Silverton skijoring is on
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Silverton skijoring is on

February 10, 2015

Jason Dahl gets airborne in during Silverton’s 2011 skijorning event. Silverton’s annual skijoring event will go on this weekend despite a lack of snow.Durango Herald file photo Silverton’s sixth annual…

U.S. parks offer free admission
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U.S. parks offer free admission

February 10, 2015

Park Point is visible from a window in the rotunda of the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center. The national park, among others in the area, will offer free admission…

Red Ball Express raises nearly $30,000
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Red Ball Express raises nearly $30,000

February 10, 2015

The Red Ball Express takes months to organize, but only about 30 seconds for the balls to roll down the slope Saturday at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort to determine…