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From cheers to tears
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From cheers to tears

February 1, 2015

Some fans went all out for the Super Bowl at the Main Event Sports Bar & Grill, 42 East Animas Road (County Road 250). Brian Waite and Kimber Lita helped…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

February 1, 2015

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. Arts and Entertainment Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 1, 2015

“Aphrodisiacs: Botanicals for reproductive support” will be taught by Marija Helt, Ph. D, aromatherapist and clinical herbalist, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dancing Willow Herbs. A $20 donation…

Calling all dancers
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Calling all dancers

February 1, 2015

FLC troupe wants kids, adults and college students

Inter-city bus service sees strong success
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Inter-city bus service sees strong success

February 1, 2015

Road Runner StageLines bus service between the Durango area and Grand Junction has drawn strong ridership in its first six months, but operators expect lower gas prices will lower ridership…

A small alternative
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A small alternative

January 31, 2015

Relaxed rules around hydropower helps generate a buzz

Day Planner Sunday
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Day Planner Sunday

January 31, 2015

FamilyTime Yoga for families/caregivers with children ages 4 to 10, led by Joy Kilpatrick, 10-11:30 a.m. at YogaDurango, 1140-A, Main Ave., www. Breathworkswithjoy.com. arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 31, 2015

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants for its Long Term Finance Committee. This committee assists the Board of County Commissioners with respect to long-term financial…

Making art out of SPAM
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Making art out of SPAM

January 31, 2015

SPAM was the highlight of the Durango Welcome Center’s Steampunk Snowdown event Saturday morning. People checked their creativity into the Welcome Center with them to carve steampunk-related things out of…

On the catwalk
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On the catwalk

January 31, 2015

Snowdown Feline Fashion Show walks for the 37th year

Children shake a Steampunk Snowdown leg
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Children shake a Steampunk Snowdown leg

January 31, 2015

Linda and Neil Dolder, parents of Audrey and Kenzie, were happy to bring their children out to enjoy Durango’s winter festival. “It’s nice to get the kids involved,” Neil Dolder…

Weather takes the air out of Snowdown’s balloons
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Weather takes the air out of Snowdown’s balloons

January 31, 2015

From a frosted field in the Animas Valley, two hot air balloons rose from within a winter fog Saturday morning. Crowds circled the inflating giants as they swayed, bursts of…

Ice climber falls to his death near Silverton
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Ice climber falls to his death near Silverton

January 31, 2015

Mark Miller, 50, of Ouray, was guiding two European clients up a well-known route called First Gully northeast of Silverton when he fell to his death Friday.File photo courtesy of…

Pole dancing reels in the crowds
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Pole dancing reels in the crowds

January 30, 2015

“(My friends) made me do it,” said Bambi Jeter of Lubbock, Texas, and a senior at Texas Tech, and one of the ten or so people who danced at Ponga’s…

The ups and downs at Chapman Hill
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The ups and downs at Chapman Hill

January 30, 2015

“The hill doesn’t get any less steep,” said Steve Ilg, who has done the Chapman Challenge Uphill/Downhill Race numerous times in the past. Ilg cools off after running the challenge…

Twisting the night away
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Twisting the night away

January 30, 2015

After several rounds, it came down to Beth Reynolds and Madi Hogarth. In the end, Hogarth proved to be the most flexible and won first place, earning a $50 bar…