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Hunting programs for women, youths
The Hunter Outreach Program is for women and youths interested in learning how to hunt big or small game – including deer, elk, pronghorn, upland birds or waterfowl. The Hunter…
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Solar-panel project to benefit low-income families
GRID Alternatives, based in Oakland, California, will work with staff members of the Four Corners Office for Resources Efficiency, La Plata Electric Association board members, community volunteers and members of…
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Single-lane traffic on Highway 550
Lane closures at the intersection of 550/160 caused some delay for motorists Wednesday morning.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The concrete dries in 24 hours, compared to regular concrete, which needs five days…
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National Weather Service issues flash flood watch
Rain has been reported in Vallecito and Ignacio, but none had fallen in Bayfield as of 4 p.m. Tuesday. The NWS office in Grand Junction reported that a slow-moving storm…
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Local Briefs
Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, will show “Iron Man 3” on its outdoor screen at dusk on Saturday. Before the film, area teens are invited to participate in…
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Power outage in Cascade Creek area
LPEA crews were walking the mountainous, wooded area to find the cause of the remaining outages. The overall cause of the outage was not immediately discovered. Lightning strikes is a…
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Funding available for new health centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could award $100 million in grants for new centers in Colorado and around the U.S. Applications are due by Aug. 20. The…
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Welcoming our visitors for 2 years
Durangoans attend the grand opening for the Durango Welcome Center during summer 2012. The center helped 102,000 visitors during its first year of operation. Bob Kunkel says he’s been called…
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DHS theater students shine
Emma Buchanan performing her musical solo at the Lied Theatre in front of educators, Broadway Professionals, theatre students, and college professors.Courtesy of Durango School District 9-R They were under the…
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Free CPR group training
AP File photo It would be convenient to have no more than 20 people in a group, said Barbara Lawson of Heart Safe. The reason is that the organization has…
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Is Durango the ‘best adventure town’ in Colorado? A magazine is asking
A cataraft punches through Corner Pocket Rapid on the Animas River at Whitewater Park. With so many outdoor sports available, is Durango the state’s “best adventure town”?JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…
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Human-made monsoon
While many implored the heavens for more rain Tuesday afternoon, 10-year-old Marisa Smith, daughter of Tim and Debbie Smith, took matters into her own hands by visiting the splash pad…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Nature Studies Wee Walk About, preschool nature walk, 10-11 a.m.,…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 12:12 a.m. Someone reported an intoxicated woman throwing up against a car in the parking lot of the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 East Eighth Ave. Monday 5:02 p.m. A…
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Durango Roller Girls inducted into association
Last week, the all-women team was officially inducted as a full member into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, an association of women’s flat track roller derby leagues from across the world. …
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Intersection receives makeover
CDOT working to improve area the subject of 30 collisions in 10 years
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The Blotter
Monday 1:24 a.m. Two porter potties were reported to be on fire near the BMX track, 460 South Camino del Rio. Sunday 11:59 a.m. A person called the police to…
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Durango lad wins national pentathlon
Seamus Millett,15, of Durango, center, was awarded the gold medal at USA Modern Pentathlon Youth National Championships held Saturday at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The silver medalist,…
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Friends, family remember pilots who died in crash
P-51 fighter brought smiles to both men
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Local Briefs
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Eric Blinman, director of the Museum of New Mexico’s…