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Memorial for railroad buff to be held
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Memorial for railroad buff to be held

September 24, 2014

The gathering, from 3 to 5 p.m., was organized by family members who have scheduled a private observance aboard a D&SNGR run to Silverton and a visit to the railroad…

Two hearings on smart meters
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Two hearings on smart meters

September 24, 2014

The meetings are set for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Ross Aragon Community Center in Pagosa Springs and on Oct. 9 at the LPEA office in Bodo Industrial Park…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

September 24, 2014

Onward! A Legacy Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to the philanthropic health of Southwest Colorado and is launching its first grant cycle. The foundation was started in Cortez in…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

September 24, 2014

Wednesday 6:46 a.m. A suspicious man was reportedly yelling obscenities between east Ninth Street and Main Avenue. An arrest was made. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. An intoxicated woman was arrested at…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

September 24, 2014

Health Summit of La Plata County, 8 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.chaclaplata.org. Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club…

Shooter drill conducted at Ignacio High
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Shooter drill conducted at Ignacio High

September 24, 2014

The drill was planned several months ago, said Carl Bush, a supervising officer at Homeland Security, who answered the telephone at the Ignacio Police Department. Students are not involved, Bush…

Analysis finds Colorado is one of happiest states
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Analysis finds Colorado is one of happiest states

September 24, 2014

Researchers took a look at state-specific figures about income, health, divorce rates and other factors to come up with the list, on which Colorado ranked fourth overall. The state did…

Open letter from Durango Herald circulation
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Open letter from Durango Herald circulation

September 23, 2014

I’m sure you’ve noticed that today’s paper has a new look. This is the result of our search for a solution to the rising production costs to newspapers across the…

An artist’s touch
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An artist’s touch

September 23, 2014

Rob Lindeman, a junior art educaton major at Fort Lewis College, puts the finishing touches on a still-life acrylic painting Tuesday afternoon on campus.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

Work planned at Walmart intersection
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Work planned at Walmart intersection

September 23, 2014

Crews will work from 7 p.m. to midnight to remove asphalt. Resurfacing is scheduled to take place Sept. 29. “We’re going to make every effort to get … Dominguez Drive…

Nonprofit grants available through Onward!
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Nonprofit grants available through Onward!

September 23, 2014

The cycle began Friday, and applications are now available. Ten short-term grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 will be available. “There are a lot of non-profits doing a lot of…

All tree-needle loss not the same
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All tree-needle loss not the same

September 23, 2014

Evergreens that are beginning to shed needles look different than beetle-killed conifers, the Colorado State Forest Service said in a statement. The difference can be seen in conifers in La…

Prescribed planning
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Prescribed planning

September 22, 2014

Minimizing danger: Years of preparation are behind every controlled burn

Durango Herald to have new look and content
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Durango Herald to have new look and content

September 22, 2014

Bennett In the past year since I began as CEO of Ballantine Communications, I’ve come to understand our deep commitment to bring our subscribers the highest quality of journalism. Our…

Trolley rides could cost $1
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Trolley rides could cost $1

September 22, 2014

City Manager Ron LeBlanc recommended the Durango City Council consider the rate increase as part of his budget presentation Tuesday afternoon. Ever since the trolley became a free service in…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

September 22, 2014

Day Break Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2900 Main Ave., 749-6332. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County,…