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Patricia Schuler-Mahaney
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Patricia Schuler-Mahaney

July 31, 2014

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney She was born to Harry and Margaret Schuler in Camden, N.J. on Dec. 5, 1952. Raised in Pennsauken, N.J., she graduated from Pennsauken High School in June 1970.…

David Henry Skusa
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David Henry Skusa

July 31, 2014

Mr. Skusa was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Seymour, Ind., the son of Henry and Marjorie Skusa. He graduated from Texas A&M University. He served in the U.S. Marines during…

Shop Local Ignacio announces winners
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Shop Local Ignacio announces winners

July 31, 2014

In first place, Ramon Huff received a $70 gift certificate from the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally and a $50 gift certificate from Dub’s Auto Body. Doris Ney won the drawing for…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

July 31, 2014

If you are between the ages of 6 and 12 and have a passion for birds, you are invited to attend a bird walk designed just for you at 8…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

July 31, 2014

Rudie Session IPA Release Party, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., 247-5792. Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 31, 2014

Wednesday 11:47 a.m. A boy was caught shoplifting from south City Market, 6 Town Plaza. 4:47 p.m. A girl was arrested for shoplifting at south City Market, 6 Town Plaza.…

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
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Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain

July 31, 2014

Cameron Little walks with Darm Im-on, who uses a piece of plastic to stay dry during a brief rain and hail burst Thursday afternoon. It might be a good idea…

7 vie for Archuleta County judge spot
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7 vie for Archuleta County judge spot

July 31, 2014

The candidates are Paul Whistler of Durango and Samuel H. Cassidy, Gayle O. Dixon, Reid B. Kelly, Rae L. Randolph, Deborah R. Schulte and Kathleen M. Sullivan, all of Pagosa…

Where do you park?
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Where do you park?

July 31, 2014

Employees conflicted about downtown parking options

Mule deer strategy topic of meeting
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Mule deer strategy topic of meeting

July 31, 2014

The mule deer population has declined around the state, and Southwest Colorado is no exception.Durango Herald file photo Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in coordination with The Keystone Center, is hosting…

Film fundraiser on Sunday
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Film fundraiser on Sunday

July 31, 2014

The animated film will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Smiley Building auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Food from Turtle Lake Refuge, drinks and alcoholic beverages will…

Wildflower hike planned for Saturday
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Wildflower hike planned for Saturday

July 31, 2014

Call Bob Powell at 385-8949 to register. There is no charge. Plans call for meeting at 7 a.m. at Animas City Park to carpool to Bolam Lake Meadows via Hermosa…

Power restored in Animas Valley
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Power restored in Animas Valley

July 31, 2014

The outage, which lasted from 6:11 a.m. 8:30 a.m., stretched from Dalton Ranch into the north valley. No evidence of what kind of animal triggered the failure was immediately seen.…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

July 30, 2014

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. Old Fort Farm…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 30, 2014

Tuesday 7:09 a.m. A man inside of Walgreens was yelling and making threats, 2701 Main Ave. 9:37 a.m. An intoxicated man was harassing customers at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

July 30, 2014

A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio. Volunteer…

Nice snag
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Nice snag

July 30, 2014

Ethan Morris, 12, reels in a catch during a game of flag football Wednesday afternoon at the Durango Community Recreation Center. At left are Nicolas Twedt, 8, son of Greg…

14 Durango Aerospace members enjoy title
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14 Durango Aerospace members enjoy title

July 30, 2014

The winning team celebrates its International Space Settlement Design Competition world title Monday in Florida. It was the sixth time the Durango group has been part of the winning team.Courtesy…

Tipton, EPA fight over water rule
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Tipton, EPA fight over water rule

July 30, 2014

Tipton U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton on Wednesday was in a fighting mood when he joined House Republicans in grilling the Environmental Protection Agency’s deputy chief about a proposed rule that…

Denver residents rally over emission standards
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Denver residents rally over emission standards

July 29, 2014

The children of coal workers join a rally at Lincoln Park in Denver on Tuesday where about 200 people expressed frustrations with proposed federal carbon-pollution standards. A slate of speakers…

Durango aerospace team wins awards
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Durango aerospace team wins awards

July 29, 2014

The Durango youths were part of the team championship effort and swept all the individual awards during competition Saturday through Monday. The project involved designing a settlement on the moon.…

Free admission Monday to our parks
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Free admission Monday to our parks

July 29, 2014

The two state parks in this region are Mancos State Park, northeast of Mancos, and Navajo State Park, south of Ignacio near the New Mexico line. Colorado gained statehood Aug.…