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Hikers in danger, not potheads
Thursday morning, the La Plata County Office of Emergency Management’s Twitter feed instructed the public: “If you are getting high, plan to come down before the thunderheads develop. Rain and…
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Entrepreneurs, investors to meet up
The event is designed to bring entrepreneurs and angel investors together to fund start-up companies in the region, according to a news release issued by the La Plata Economic Development…
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Dayplanner Friday
Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 259-6580. Roger Deale art demonstration and reception, 5-8 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N.…
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Partisan bickering thwarts action on VA bill
Tipton among lawmakers questioning huge funding request from agency
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The National Barrel Horse Association/South West Barrel Racing Association CO-08 Barrel Race will take place Saturday at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, 115 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio. The 4D Jackpot Open…
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Brewers pedaling 426 miles celebrating cycling in Colorado
The sixth annual Tour de BoulDurango ride will terminate at 5 p.m. at Ska Brewing Co. Ska will celebrate with the annual debut of Wheelsucker Wheat Ale and beers from…
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The Blotter
Thursday 3:38 a.m. An intoxicated man was passed out in front of El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. Wednesday 7:08 a.m. An intoxicated man lingering in the parking lot of…
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Colorado Department of Transportation contractor Skanska Civil USA West Rocky Mountain District Inc. has resumed work on Colorado Highway 145 from Cortez to the Dolores River Bridge. Resurfacing is underway…
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Road Runner off and running to Grand Junction
Road Runner Stage Lines is a service operated by the Southern Ute Community Action Programs through its Road Runner Transportation program division. It also operates Road Runner Transit routes connecting…
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Christie persists in panning pot
The chairman of the Republican Governors Association said he stands by his eyebrow-raising remarks in April about the Centennial State’s quality of life after marijuana legalization. “I think that that…
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City spending $2.2M on road improvements
City staff updated the City Council on various projects, including paving streets and reconstructing intersections. More than 200 ramps have been built or upgraded so they meet Americans with Disabilities…
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Ridin’ the heat wave
The Durango Nordic Ski Club members Hannah Peterson, 18, daughter of Jen and Chris Peterson, front; Katja Freeburn, 15, daughter of Jana and Mike Freeburn, center; and Everett Sapp, 15,…
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Dems slam Chris Christie for bridge scandal, pot pessimism
New Jersey guv visits Denver to campaign for Bob Beauprez
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Dayplanner Thursday
Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. “Unmotivated Youth?” a free…
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Price of duck stamp could rise
Waterfowl hunters must have a federal duck stamp to hunt. Ninety-eight cents out of every dollar generated by the sale of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to conservation efforts like…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 9:33 p.m. A Subway employee called the police to report a disgruntled customer, 1145 South Camino del Rio. 11:10 p.m. Two men were reportedly acting suspiciously in the Walmart…
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Edgemont shooting explained further
Deputies say 3 safety checks made with disgruntled neighbor
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City Council OKs design phase for river access points
Estimated $4.3M would be spent on four boating areas
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Hickenlooper plays up his support from business
Beauprez, small-business group say story not so rosy
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In an effort to encourage greater nighttime seat belt use, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the annual nighttime seat…
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Star party Saturday at Mancos State Park
For those who want to learn more about the night sky over Colorado, the club will set up telescopes to help people see distant nebulae, stars and planets. The viewing…