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U.S. 550/160 work halts
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U.S. 550/160 work halts

July 3, 2014

Work will resume Monday. From Monday through Friday, July 11, these restrictions will apply: On Roosa Avenue, the northbound lane will be closed. There will be no left turns from…

Going big for Fourth
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Going big for Fourth

July 2, 2014

Silverton strives to offer region’s biggest fireworks display

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

July 2, 2014

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. Rotary Club of Durango’s All American Gourmet Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m.,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 2, 2014

Wednesday 12:46 p.m. A man was found in the women’s bathroom at the Durango Transit Center and was detained by the janitor, 250 West Eighth Street. 2:50 p.m. An intoxicated…

Strummin’ away the afternoon
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Strummin’ away the afternoon

July 2, 2014

The Tyller Gummersall Band played a free concert at Buckley Park on Thursday evening as part of the Concert Hall @ the Park series presented by the Community Concert Hall…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

July 2, 2014

Friday, July 4 — Senior Center closed. Wednesday, July 9 – Lemon baked fish, oven browned potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat roll, ice cream, bananas and strawberries. Friday, July 11…

Be careful with fire this weekend
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Be careful with fire this weekend

July 2, 2014

No fire restrictions were in place for the San Juan National Forest as of June 30. Fire restrictions on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation started last week. National Forest visitors…

Barbara A. Sower-Luebchow
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Barbara A. Sower-Luebchow

July 2, 2014

LUEBCHOWdu1-i-syn Barbara was born Jan. 7, 1945 in Chicago and was soon adopted as the daughter of Kenneth and Laura Sower. The family moved around much due to her father’s career…

Parade route ending at Bayfield Parkway
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Parade route ending at Bayfield Parkway

July 2, 2014

The parade officially ends at the intersection of Mill Street and Bayfield Parkway, according to Bayfield Parks and Recreation staff. While many floats will turn on North Street to start…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

July 2, 2014

Independence Day! Lots of activities in Bayfield, Durango and Vallecito. THURSDAY, JULY 10 Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 p.m. at Pine River Community Learning Center, 54 E. Mill St. Saturday,…

Assayii lake fire 98-percent contained
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Assayii lake fire 98-percent contained

July 2, 2014

The fire started June 13 in the mountains of the Navajo reservation north of Gallup. Smoke from the fire arrived in southwest Colorado a few days later, but only lingered…

VALLEY IN BRIEF
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VALLEY IN BRIEF

July 2, 2014

Astronomer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will discuss “Astronomy for Everyone” at 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Ignacio Community Library. Participants will learn about the size and…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 2, 2014

Tuesday 1:10 p.m. A man was reportedly flashing women at the Durango Transit Center, 250 West Eighth Street. 4:11 p.m. A man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

July 2, 2014

Free prediabetes educational class, 9-11 a.m., Suite 140 of the medical office building at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 764-2720. Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

July 2, 2014

The Ignacio Community Historical Society will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Style Shoppe, 390 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Everyone is welcome and is invited to bring an old photo.…

SUV hits motorcycle
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SUV hits motorcycle

July 2, 2014

A 54-year-old Durango man was transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center after a crash at U.S. Highway 550 and Trimble Lane (County Road 252) north of Durango on Wednesday. The…

Drought disaster for S.W. Colorado
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Drought disaster for S.W. Colorado

July 2, 2014

The designations mean that local farmers and ranchers will be eligible for financial assistance from the Farm Service Agency. Affected producers have an eight-month window from the disaster declaration to…