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Firing up the engine
Hazuki Toyama, a senior education major from Okinawa, Japan, warms up before an intramural volleyball game Wednesday at the Student Life Center at Fort Lewis College.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald
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Free fitness classes are open to the public to introduce new instructors at Core Value Fitness Center, 208 East Animas Road (County Road 250). Beginners are welcome, and no reservations…
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‘Green Light’ to feature local pot industry
Online TV show spotlights business people, trends
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The Blotter
Tuesday 1:21 p.m. An intoxicated man was passed out on the driveway to the Fish hatchery, 151 16th Street. An arrest was made. 2:50 p.m. A man was arrested for…
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Top attorney opposes water rule
Suthers: Regulatory change would harm farmers, small businesses
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Vet benefit program extended
The program, which was set to expire this year, gives service providers until Oct. 6, 2017, to apply. Special services provided in the private sector enhance quality of life, rehabilitation…
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Local real estate broker honored in state convention
The Gus Williams Colorado Young Professional Network Realtor of the year award was given to Denise Storm of RE/MAX Pinnacle Durango. Several other broker-associates from firms around the state received…
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Improvements planned for downtown intersection
The city of Durango was awarded a New Freedom Program grant for $503,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration to implement safety, accessibility and connectivity improvements to…
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Downtown offers trick-or-treats for children
More than 90 downtown merchants will be giving out candy on Halloween for children 10 years old and under, according to a Durango Business Improvement District news release. The event…
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Udall to visit Durango next week
Udall Udall will visit the La Plata County Democratic Party headquarters in the Alpine Bank building at 11th Street and Main Avenue from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Monday, according to…
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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, 8 a.m., Rotary…
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Nun, author addresses death penalty from different sides
FLC Common Reading Experience writer all over town
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A fundraiser for Lisa Parker’s Puppies will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. This organization finds foster and forever homes…
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Council backs water for Animas Air Park
The water main, estimated to cost $1.16 million, is part of the long-term plan to connect the city to a new water-treatment plant at Lake Nighthorse. The water main will…
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Ride ‘em, cowdog
Charlie, a 3-year-old border collie mix, views the world from his high perch aboard Crash Boom, a 10-month-old steer in downtown Mancos. The two were on their daily walk Tuesday…
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Hillary Clinton stumps for Sen. Udall
Other big-name Democrats rally the vote on Front Range
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County Road 309A closed due to gas leak
Shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Williams Gas Company personnel notified the La Plata County Office of Emergency Management they detected a small leak in the 3600 block of…
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County Road 309A to reopen tonight
County Road 309A was expected to be reopened tonight, the release said. Williams Four Corners Gas Co. and the La Plata County Office of Emergency Management executed an emergency shutdown…
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The Blotter
Monday 9:19 p.m. A man called 911 and said “nevermind” and hung up in the 21300 block of U.S. Highway 160 west. Durango Fire Monday 7:11 p.m. Firefighters responded to…
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Transit Center cashier window closed over the weekend
The city of Durango is running an update on the Parking Division’s computer software which will close the Transit Center cashier window through the weekend, according to a city of…
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Insulation installer wins national award
Ray Blackwater competed against 30 insulation installers from across the country at the 13th annual America’s Best Installer competition, Oct. 16-18 in Denver. Blackwater has been installing insulation for 25…