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Officials: Durango water rights in danger
Lawmakers, water-agency officials skeptical of ballot proposals
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Fourth of July Events
All events will take place July 4. For more information, visit www.durangogov.org or www.downtowndurango.org. All American Gourmet Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Rotary Park. Freedom 5K, all ages, 9 a.m., Rotary Park,…
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For every pound of fudge purchased in July from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the store will send a pound of fudge to U.S. troops overseas. For more information, visit 561…
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Robbery, burglary decline in Colorado
The 2013 Crime in Colorado report includes statewide crime statistics reported by 249 law enforcement agencies in Colorado. Homicides jumped 7.5 percent to 172 in 2013. Larceny grew 2.3 percent,…
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Off-highway vehicle registration begins
Senate Bill 13-280 applies to snowmobiles, dirt bikes and four-wheelers. Dealers must send title information to their county Department of Motor Vehicles. The data required is VIN, make, model, year…
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Road work done between College and Ninth St.
The only remaining work in that section is the installation of pedestrian railings on the west side of Camino del Rio from College Avenue to Ninth Street. A few signs…
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SkyWerx named one of Colorado Companies to Watch
The company was selected among over 1,200 applicants and joined 49 other winners in representing the competition. “This award represents 10 years of quality service and continued positive growth for…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 1:19 a.m. Someone set off fireworks at Fanto Park, 445 East Seventh Ave. Monday 9:02 a.m. A man was reportedly sleeping in his car outside of Animas Chocolate Co.,…
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Sheree Culhane will celebrate teaching Jazzercise for 30 years with a special 30-year anniversary class at 9 a.m. July 12 at the Methodist Hall on Aspen Drive. Culhane has picked…
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Public-document seekers just got a little boost
Court says lawsuit costs can be recovered if you prevail
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Kitty takes a nice nap
A crowd of a few dozen people gathered Friday to watch this girl sleep in a tree in Bayfield town limits.PHOTO BY DENISE HESS Parks and Wildlife spokesman Joe Lewandowski…
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Full STEAM ahead for riverfront study
River project would combine art, science, retail and public spaces
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No fire restrictions for Fourth of July holiday
Just be careful when burning on county, federal lands
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3-car collision injures one
Durango police officers investigate a three-car crash Monday afternoon at Camino del Rio and Turner Drive that sent one person to Mercy Regional Medical Center with what was described as…
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Some bus routes will run on July 4
However, buses will run the citywide Route 6 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No deviations will be allowed, and no service will be provided to Mercy Regional Medical Center.…
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New turn lane to open tonight
A new left turn lane is seen prior to opening Monday.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The $6 million project, which started in March, is focused on relieving congestion and improving safety for…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater…
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Ruling highlights women’s issues
GOP hails birth-control decision as victory for religious freedom