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Children’s programs start Wednesday at Bayfield library
Jammin' Juniors, Storytime, Science Storytime,Teen Lounge returning in 2015
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An impasse, drama and vacancies rattle Silverton
Officials toss residents, shut down Town Hall just to get work done
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911 center launches alert system
If you are attached to your cell phone and ditched your land line long ago, the 911 center is launching a new service about emergencies to contact you on other…
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Southwest Colorado Republicans react to Hickenlooper’s remarks
DENVER – “Better late than never” is how Southwest Colorado Republicans described their Democratic governor’s State of the State address Thursday. During remarks before a joint session of the House…
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Animas High newspaper gets dino scoop
A dinosaur head placed atop the Arc of History was stolen, returned and auctioned for a good cause. Those responsible for the theft wrote about it in December’s edition of…
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Ridgway State Park offers scholarships The Friends of Ridgway State Park Inc. is offering two $1,000 scholarships to college students who have completed at least one semester of post-secondary education.…
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Snowberger talk on testing
Durango School District 9-R Supt. Dan Snowberger will talk about state academic standards and district testing at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday. The presentation is scheduled from 6 to…
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Cyprus Cafe owner broke labor laws
Alison Dance found liable for $27,194.82 in minimum-wage violations
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Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Bar & Grill, 21382 U.S. Highway 160, September-May, 769-7615, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Durango Food…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Wednesday 2:39 p.m. A large rock in the southbound lane of Camino del Rio and U.S. Highway 160 was creating a traffic hazard. 7:19 p.m. A homeless man…
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Great Decisions forum held next week
The League of Women Voters is coordinating a series of foreign-policy discussions, called Great Decisions, with the first one starting Tuesday at the Durango Public Library. The topic is Russia…
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Film on ‘smart’ meter controversy
The documentary film “Take Back Your Power” will show Jan. 26 at the Durango Public Library.Durango Herald file photo A free showing and discussion of the documentary film “Take Back…
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Avalanche forecast app available
The Android version of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s new app is now available.Courtesy of Colorado Avalanche Information Center Avalanche forecasts from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center can now be…
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Big Picture students at DHS all week
Paul Schwarm of Servpro vacuums inside the building that houses Durango Big Picture High School and The Liberty School after melted snow and ice on the roof made its way…
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House defunds Obama’s immigration bill
Tipton calls vote a ‘benchmark’ against ‘overreaching’ president
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Your civic duty
After throwing most of the snow over a retaining wall, Rick Hermesman finishes clearing compacted snow that city snowplows had piled on the sidewalk along Main Avenue on Wednesday morning.…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Tuesday 11:50 a.m. An intoxicated woman was harassing customers at the Town Plaza coin Laundry, 36 Town Plaza. 8:35 p.m. A man created a road hazard by sitting…
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Fee-free day for recreation
The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at its recreation sites Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is the first of five fee-free days the agency…
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Volunteers sought for Victim Impact Panel The 6th Judicial District is seeking volunteer speakers for the Victim Impact Panel held every other month at La Plata County Combined Courts. For…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Meetings and Events Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Compassionate…
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City looking for volunteers for boards
Durango City councilors, including Keith Brant, Dean Brookie and Christina Rinderle, who are shown here, are looking for citizen advisers to fill positions on many boards.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo…