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Free transit on Saturday
The free rides are on loop bus routes and the on-call opportunity bus. The Main Avenue trolley is free as it always is. The transit schedule is available at www.getarounddurango.com…
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Film office to discuss production projects
The meeting will provide networking opportunities with local production professionals. The information session will update attendees about what the office has been working on and will discuss current production on…
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Mercy gets ‘A’ for protecting its patients
The Leapfrog Group awarded scores based on 28 measures of patient safety that examined how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The group graded about 40 hospitals…
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Starting a business seminar to be held
The fee is $25 or $20 for Durango Chamber of Commerce members. The course is designed to tackle the difficulties, uncertainties and steps involved in starting a successful business, the…
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Want to intern for a U.S. senator?
Internships are unpaid, full-time or part-time positions in Washington or in Durango, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Denver and Pueblo. Bennet has about 25 interns spread through his Capital…
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Dinosaur head in police custody
The stolen dinosaur head is in police custody. Durango Police Department spokesman Lt. Ray Shupe said the group of teen bandits who on Monday stole the dinosaur head from atop…
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Follies auditions to be held
Volunteers who wish to participate in the show must attend auditions. Props and costumes are not required for auditioning but the acts that tend to be chosen are the ones…
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Mike McLachlan battles on
According to the Colorado secretary of state’s unofficial election results, with 34,115 votes total, McLachlan is trailing Brown by only 229 votes. A 171-vote difference is needed to trigger an…
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Dugi fashion
Gabriel Maestas, left, photographs Jandera Fevold, a senior at Fort Lewis College Thursday as she participated in auditions for the upcoming Orlando Dugi fashion show to be held on campus…
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Bayfield volleyball: A stately tradition
Motorcade escorts Wolverines off to state tournament
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Dayplanner Friday
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. 16th annual Wine Tasting &…
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Commissioners face tough grant choices
Red Cross’s move of management to Grand Junction raises questions
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Democrats outperform Republicans in La Plata County
Parker The results could be ominous for future Republican candidates locally, as they’re likely to face a more Democratic-leaning electorate in 2016. The trend was most stark in the highest-profile…
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Marketing session to be held
Lunch will be provided to attendees. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Chad Rose at [email protected]. [email protected]
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Durango eatery top in competition
The competition, sponsored the Colorado Tourism Office, was open to locally owned Colorado restaurants that feature local products, are green-minded and use sustainable practices. Second place went to Farm Bistro…
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City offices close for Veterans Day
The list of offices and departments scheduled to be closed are City Hall, River City Hall, Parks and Recreation, the Durango Public Library and the Durango Recycle Center. However, the…
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Storm drain project underway behind Northpoint Mall
The project is taking place behind the Northpoint Mall, which will hinder access to the rear of the mall parking lot. The first phase of the project is installation of…
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Class examines pet safety at parks
The La Plata County Humane Society is sponsoring a free event that hopes to educate owners on avoiding potential dangers at dog parks. The presentation, given by Sue Sternberg, will…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 1:53 p.m. A woman was suspected of shoplifting from Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 8:33 p.m. A man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del…
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Free oil change for veterans
The offer is valid only on Veterans Day. The La Plata County location is 10 River Road in Durango. The telephone number is 247-4422. Veterans must show their DD214 military…