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Dayplanner Sunday
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…
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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…
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Dayplanner Saturday
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.,…
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The Blotter
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…
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South Camino del Rio accidents slow traffic
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…
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December DUis/DWAIs
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…
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City Span to air State of the State
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…
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Some argue methane plan isn’t enough
‘It is a good first step,’ but White House could go further
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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…
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Two years, 1,000 cranes
With origami, Unitarian youth group supports Ebola fight in Africa
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Trees to be studied from ecological viewpoint
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…
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Animas City residents support ADUs
Majority backs secondary units; city officials considering rules
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Immigrant driver’s licenses blocked
GOP denies access to funds for program; offices likely to close
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Open enrollment for state health insurance ends Feb. 15
After Feb. 15, Coloradans will no longer be able to enroll in health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado or to apply for Federal tax credits to help pay for…
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Local coaches promote healthy weight loss
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…
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Registration open for Snowdown competitions
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…
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Ignacio Middle School 2nd quarter honor roll 2014
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…
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BHS grad competes at national cheer competition
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…
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Native American sci-fi film opening in Durango Jan. 30
The poster for 'Legends from the Sky.' The film was predominantly shot on location at Dine College in Tsaile, Ariz. and on the Navajo Nation, with additional days filmed on…
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Senior Center lunch menus
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…
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Test scores vex Ignacio schools
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…
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Valley in Brief
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…
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Calendar of Events
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!…