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Second annual education fair
The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in the college ballroom. Visitors can learn about diverse curricula, programs and distinguishing feature of the schools. Email [email protected] for more…
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Green business lunch offered Wednesday at Strater
Kate Greenberg will speak about how young farmers and ranchers are reshaping the food system and taking over as stewards of natural resources. The event begins at noon at the…
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Smoke in Animas Valley from controlled burn
Stan Sparks, visitor information specialist with the Columbine Ranger District, said crews are burning piles, and crews will continue to burn in the area during favorable weather conditions, like today.…
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Airport had busy Christmas season
Passengers arrive at the Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2012. The airport had a busy Christmas season in 2014, according to a recent report.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The number…
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Mercy lauded for high patient-safety rating
Mercy Regional Medical Center earned laurels from Consumer Reports for its patient-safety record.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald The February issue of the magazine said Mercy is among 32 hospitals nationally that earned…
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Schools work on food waste
Durango school district making effort to curb students from throwing away uneaten food
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Local Briefs
A Compassionate Communication Reading Group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Smiley Building in Room 12, 1309 East…
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Dayplanner Monday
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. A free “Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado”…
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Schirard’s mixed history
Since taking office in 1994, sheriff has been characterized as both a ‘leader’ and a ‘good ol’ boy’
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Local Briefs
A fermented foods class will take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. The class will explore the health benefits of kimchi, kefir,…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Locals Benefit Day at Purgatory, all day, Durango Mountain Resort, www. SkiPurg.com/benefitday. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Third…
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Efforts underway to help wind-whipped farmers
Local lands, and veterans, seek holistic approach to healing
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Would you say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ on bigger Phil’s World?
Public comments on the maligned project accepted through Jan. 30
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Dayplanner Saturday
Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society meeting, 10:30 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center in the Windom and Sunlight rooms, 2700 Main Ave. Free wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., The Wine Merchant, 1514 Main…
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The Blotter
Thursday 11:22 a.m. Two intoxicated men were panhandling and harassing passers-by by Rite Aid Pharmacy, 28 Town Plaza. 12:37 p.m. Someone reportedly was burning mattresses at the Iron Horse Inn,…
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Local Briefs
Locals Benefit Day at Durango Mountain Resort will be held Sunday. DMR hosts four Locals Benefit Days as part of its community outreach program. A portion of lift-ticket sales benefit…
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Before wedding bells ring
Krii Black, right, and her husband, Paul Black, prepare their display for LaPlatt’s Pond, a wedding location in Bayfield, at the Two Hearts Wedding Expo, which will be held from…
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Vallecito Nordic to host Demo Days on Sunday
As a skate skier passes, Ron Klatt pulls a grooming sled behind a snowmobile while grooming the Nordic tracks in February 2013 at Vallecito Reservoir.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Participants will be…
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Big Picture classes to be held Monday at DHS
Matt Ralph of Servpro vacuums one of the rooms inside the building that houses Durango Big Picture High School and The Liberty School on Wednesday. Water on the roof made…
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Utility refunds available in Durango
Applicants must have owned and occupied a house within city limits on Dec. 31 and lived there for at least 10 months. The person who files must be the owner…
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There’s a new angle to the LPEA scam
Businesses in Archuleta and La Plata counties are the targets. The latest assault includes the LPEA name and telephone number in the caller ID. In earlier attempts to dupe LPEA…