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Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will host these program: Friends of the Library will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday. The public is welcome. The library will open at 10…
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Window decorating contest has begun
The top 10 windows in the district, including north Main Avenue, will receive $50 gift-cards. The windows will be judged on Noel Night, Dec. 5. [email protected]
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Sidewalk vending, coming soon
The sidewalks of downtown Durango will be occupied by local merchants for “Sidewalk Vending Days” to take place later this month.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The city of Durango approved…
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Neighborhood water outage planned for Thursday
City crews will be replacing a water valve at East Fourth and Ninth Street on Thursday. A crew works on Main Avenue in 2013.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald file photo The planned…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Durango Parkinson’s Disease…
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Missing woman found
Jen Hargrove raised concerns among her family when she went for a drive and didn’t return home. Hargrove’s cousin, Julie Fallwell, notified friends, family, law enforcement, and various media outlets…
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Power restored from pole accident
A utility was struck by a vehicle, knocking out power Wednesday to 666 customers south of Durango.Courtesy of La Plata Electric Association The pole was downed completely, so it took…
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Public gets overview of proposed pipeline
Project would supply raw water to far southwest La Plata County
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Latinos see their finances improving
A new survey shows the majority of Hispanic-Americans have a sense of optimism about their finances, but also believe racism and crime are getting worse.Photo courtesy of U.S. Dept. of…
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Farmington Hill reopens after accident
Traffic was backed up coming north into Durango near Home Depot after lanes were reopened this morning.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The accident involving an SUV and a sedan sent at least…
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Environmental finding may bring some certainty about development
In a proposed land swap near the base of Wolf Creek Ski Area, B.J. “Red” McCombs would trade a portion of his land that includes road access. In return, he…
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“‘Dear Father, Don’t Worry.’ Letters home from a student abroad” will be presented at 4 p.m. today at Roshong Recital Hall in Jones Hall of Fort Lewis College. This is…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
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. Bird walk organized by For the Birds, 9 a.m., Rotary…
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Fight heats up over Gunnison sage-grouse
The fight over the Gunnison sage-grouse continues with sportsmen supporting federal protections, while critics say the effort is an over-reach.JERRET RAFFETY/Associated Press The chicken-sized bird with spiky tail feathers and…
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FLC celebrates international students
College groups to present ‘Dear Father, Don’t Worry’
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Police: 3rd woman accuses man of sex assault
Jeffrey Gallegos has pleaded guilty in one case
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The Blotter
Monday 12:13 p.m. A confrontation between two shoppers reportedly took place at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 4:36 p.m. An intoxicated woman who seemed lost was wandering around Baskin…
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Child welfare to be a priority after recent audit
Only 41 percent of abuse, neglect reports are investigated
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Mailbox thefts increase during holiday season
Rural mail carrier Janice Duffy with the United States Postal Service leaves the Durango Post Office on her route. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to protect incoming and outgoing…
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Airport expansion presentation to be held
Kip Turner, director of aviation at the Durango-La Plata County Airport, spoke earlier this year about the improvements the airport hopes to do in the near future.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…
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Search underway for missing plane en route to Pagosa
Kate Alfred, manager of the Archuleta County Airport at Stevens Field in Pagosa Springs, said Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office is leading the search north of the border. Archuleta County Undersheriff…