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Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

January 24, 2015

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave., www.tangodurango.com. Jazz church (experienced musician drop-in…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 24, 2015

Members of the Durango High School Robotics Club, or Durbots, will present and demonstrate the club’s robot to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater…

What is steampunk?
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What is steampunk?

January 23, 2015

Snowdown embraces Victorian vision of the future

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

January 23, 2015

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m., Southwest Center for Independence, 3473 Main Ave., No. 23. Snowshoe workshop, “Winter Ecosystems and the Snowpack,” 10 a.m.-noon, Andrews Lake. Free wine tasting, 2-5 p.m.,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 23, 2015

Friday 2:29 p.m. A woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 3:45 p.m. A homeless man was reportedly harassing passers-by near Jean-Pierre Bakery & Wine…

South Camino del Rio accidents slow traffic
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South Camino del Rio accidents slow traffic

January 23, 2015

The first crash, where one vehicle rear-ended another, caused some initial disruption immediately north of the intersection at 200 South Camino del Rio. “They pulled off the road, though,” said…

December DUis/DWAIs
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December DUis/DWAIs

January 23, 2015

The following are convictions made in December 2014 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…

City Span to air State of the State
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City Span to air State of the State

January 23, 2015

Victor Locke, front, and Shane Andreasen of City Span 10 Government Access Television broadcast a meeting of the Durango City Council. The government station will air Gov. John Hickenlooper’s State…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 23, 2015

The Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Shelley Walchak will give a talk called…

Two years, 1,000 cranes
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Two years, 1,000 cranes

January 23, 2015

With origami, Unitarian youth group supports Ebola fight in Africa

Trees to be studied from ecological viewpoint
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Trees to be studied from ecological viewpoint

January 23, 2015

San Juan Mountains Association is hosting a winter-ecology outing Feb. 7 to study how trees survive the winter.Courtesy of Michelle Waltman It’s 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 7, to see…

Local coaches promote healthy weight loss
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Local coaches promote healthy weight loss

January 22, 2015

Local diet and wellness coaches say they can help. Here is an overview of two programs offered by residents in the Pine River Valley. Take Shape for Life and Transformation…

Registration open for Snowdown competitions
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Registration open for Snowdown competitions

January 22, 2015

Competition is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Durango Recreation Center. Registration is due at noon Wednesday, Jan. 28. Registration forms are available at www.sucap.org, or…

Ignacio Middle School 2nd quarter honor roll 2014
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Ignacio Middle School 2nd quarter honor roll 2014

January 22, 2015

4.0 Matthew Belleau, Jayden Brunson, Gabriela Cuellar 3.8 Charlize Valdez, Mia Carrillo, Bryce Finn, Elijah Wilmer Gallegos 3.6 Jeffrey Brittain, Vanessa Gonzales 3.5 Caitlyn Chapman, Mikalynn Canterbury Seventh grade 4.0…

BHS grad competes at national cheer competition
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BHS grad competes at national cheer competition

January 22, 2015

Cayli Meyers, a graduate of Bayfield High School, is a CMU senior and member of the team. She is studying nursing at CMU, located in Grand Junction. Last season, the…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

January 22, 2015

Friday, Jan. 23 – Salad bar, cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, veggie medley, wheat roll, saucy fruit salad, chocolate chip cookie. Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Salad bar, Italian sausage pasta, Brussels…

Test scores vex Ignacio schools
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Test scores vex Ignacio schools

January 22, 2015

Sherman is executive director of CDE’s school and district performance unit. He works with districts rated as needing turn-around. Districts and individual schools are rated based on results of the…

Valley in Brief
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Valley in Brief

January 22, 2015

The Pine River Shares monthly potluck will be Saturday at 5 p.m. at the old community gym on South Street in Bayfield. Sloppy Joes will be provided. Participants are invited…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

January 22, 2015

Pine River Shares monthly potluck, 5 to 7 p.m., old middle school gym. Sloppy joes will be provided, please bring a dish to share, or just come and enjoy dinner!…