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Christmas tree recycling will be available at Santa Rita Park from Dec. 26 to Jan. 31. The city of Durango reminds residents that there is no curbside pick-up of Christmas…
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Snow gods bless Silverton
Silverton Mountain, a favorite among those nationally and internationally looking to get off the beaten path, will open Saturday. “Conditions are great. It’s snowing right now,” Jen Brill, spokeswoman, said…
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2 states sue Colo. over legal pot
Nebraska, Oklahoma attorneys general file in U.S. Supreme Court
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The Blotter
Wednesday 9:38 a.m. Firefighters responded to a possible gas leak at 850 Main Ave. Durango Fire Protection District responded to 12 calls Wednesday. Durango Police Wednesday 3:28 p.m. Someone reported…
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Dayplanner Friday
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. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership…
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Ska, Pagosa Brewing set for 2015 Collaboration Fest
Kristofer Pleszewicz climbs down a ladder on a fermenting tank at Ska Brewing Co. in Bodo Industrial Park. Ska is entering two beers in the 2015 Collaboration Fest.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald…
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Local tourism numbers up this year
Kunkel Travelers downloading of Durango vacation information is up 124 percent, and requests for printed travel planners are up 63 percent, Kunkel said. This information and more will be available…
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Prehistoric tree topper
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Kiwanis, county reign supreme
People carol, play instruments and hold competitions while ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. This group of bell-ringers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought a…
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Search dog helps find missing man
New K-9 Jimmy earning his keep with county Sheriff’s Office
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Local Briefs
The city of Durango Parking Division will remove the device for reading old cash keys from the Durango Transit Center at the end of December. The program to exchange the…
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5 Durango babies born on 12/13/14
Mercy spokesman David Bruzzese did not respond to questions about the time of the babies’ births. But there’s a one in 288 chance that one of the babies was born…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 12:43 a.m. Four people were seen fighting behind J. Bo’s Pizza & Rib Co., 1301 Florida Road. Tuesday 12:46 p.m. A man seen in the women’s bathroom at the…
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Dayplanner Thursday
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. “Feng Shui: Create a…
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Watch out for scammers while holiday shopping
Everything from fake websites to gift-card fraud used as ploys
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BID seeks feedback for Sidewalk Vending Days
During Sidewalk Vending Days, local merchants will be able to set up shop on the sidewalk in front of their stores. Dates have yet to be determined.JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file photo…
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Durango wins Top Western Town
Corey Condiotti, 11, has his costume adjusted before an old west photo at Thru the Lens on Main Avenue in Durango.Durango Herald file photo Durango took the No. 1 spot…
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Tipton, Bennet to join Hermosa celebration
The event, scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., will include a slide show, comments from Bennet and Tipton, refreshments donated by Carver Brewing Co. and a light lunch, according to…
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Coat and blanket drive underway
Zach Graveson, left, and Mike Testa of Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness drop off 250 winter coats at the Durango Community Shelter during last year’s drive.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo…