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Lone sentry
A deer carcass held the attention of this bald eagle last week north of Ignacio.PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS
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Christmas tree recycling available 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…
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Snow gods bless Silverton
Silverton comes to life this weekend as its two ski areas – one in town, one just up the road – open for the season. Silverton Mountain, a favorite among…
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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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Durango Fire 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.…
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Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events 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,…
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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 The soon-to-end year has been good for tourism, says Bob Kunkel, executive director of the Durango Area Tourism Office. Lodgers-tax revenue for Durango and La Plata County will show…
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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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Old cash-key device to be removed The city of Durango Parking Division will remove the device for reading old cash keys from the Durango Transit Center at the end of…
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5 Durango babies born on 12/13/14
Mercy Regional Medical Center delivered five babies – whose birthdays will evermore be recorded on forms as “12/13/14.” Mercy spokesman David Bruzzese did not respond to questions about the time…
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Durango Police 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…
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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. “Feng…
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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 We’ve done it again. Durango took…
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Tipton, Bennet to join Hermosa celebration
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton will join in a celebration of the passage of the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act at noon Friday at the Powerhouse…
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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…