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Public-land advisers sought by BLM
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Public-land advisers sought by BLM

February 10, 2015

The Sand Canyon trailhead was expected to be relocated by the Bureau of Land Management because of Native American tribes’ cultural concerns. The BLM is looking for members to sit…

Mercy accredited in ultrasound
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Mercy accredited in ultrasound

February 10, 2015

Mercy Regional Medical Center earned a three-year accreditation in ultrasound.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo The American College of Radiology has given Mercy Regional Medical Center a three-year accreditation in ultrasound.…

Lake Nighthorse construction likely this summer
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Lake Nighthorse construction likely this summer

February 9, 2015

A wind-whipped wave washes ashore at the boat ramp at Lake Nighthorse. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe both voiced support for recreation at the…

LPEA scam targets customers via email
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LPEA scam targets customers via email

February 9, 2015

The La Plata Electric Association is warning of yet another scam targeting customers but this time via email. The latest phishing attempt was Monday. It’s unknown how many people have…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 9, 2015

Durango Police Sunday 2:31 p.m. An intoxicated man was soliciting in the parking lot of Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza. 10:32 p.m. An intoxicated man was reportedly acting obscenely…

Getting a jump on spring cleaning
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Getting a jump on spring cleaning

February 9, 2015

The weather had few folks thinking about snow tires, so Joey Towning took advantage of Monday’s clear skies and warm temperatures to touch up paint on signs at J/P Tires…

Day Planner Tuesday
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Day Planner Tuesday

February 9, 2015

Meetings and Events DeColores Civitan club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., 385-7899. Master’s Men…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 9, 2015

Archaeological society to meet Thursday The public is invited to the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Center of Southwest Studies…

Animas High junior to attend leadership camp
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Animas High junior to attend leadership camp

February 9, 2015

Schaldach Animas High School junior Becca Schaldach was selected by the La Plata Electric Association to attend the 2015 Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp, an educational and leadership experience paid for…

Give loved one the gift of music
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Give loved one the gift of music

February 9, 2015

The Durango Barbershoppers, directed by Amy Barrett, right, got in a rehearsal on Tuesday night at Christ the King Lutheran Church in preparation for singing to Valentine’s Day sweethearts on…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 8, 2015

Back Country Horsemen will meet Thursday The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pine River Senior Center, 111 South West Street, Bayfield. Guests…

day planner monday
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day planner monday

February 8, 2015

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango High School Class of 1965 reunion…

No small matter
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No small matter

February 7, 2015

Durango Mall suffers from its reputation, history

day planner sunday
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day planner sunday

February 7, 2015

Meetings and Events Locals Benefit Day, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, coupon available at www. SkiPurg.com/benefitday. Four Corners Outdoor & Travel Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Silver Belles 1 p.m.,…