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The Blotter
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The Blotter

June 25, 2014

Tuesday 7:49 p.m. Several men in a tan raft had open containers with alcohol near the 33rd Street put-in. 11:16 p.m. Police were called to Walmart, 1155 South Camino del…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

June 25, 2014

The city of Durango Parks and Recreation Department will spray these areas through Wednesday: Oxbow Park and Preserve. Ditches around Hillcrest Golf Course. All of the Animas River Trail. City…

Warrants for cellphones standard practice locally
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Warrants for cellphones standard practice locally

June 25, 2014

It certainly makes cases cleaner when the officer obtains a search warrant; there is always a chance that evidence could be suppressed if a search warrant was not obtained, said…

Mac & cheese festival changes locations
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Mac & cheese festival changes locations

June 25, 2014

The event, open to adults 21 and older, will begin at 2 p.m. and last until 6 p.m. Admission is $45. Durango Rivertrippers and Mild to Wild Rafting will provide…

Touring Colorado on two wheels
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Touring Colorado on two wheels

June 25, 2014

Mary Frielingsdorf, left, of Fort Collins said this is her tenth year to ride the Bicycle Tour of Colorado, which started in Gunnison this year and winds through Montrose, Ouray,…

Call-in to discuss Latino impact on elections
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Call-in to discuss Latino impact on elections

June 25, 2014

To listen in, call (866) 952-7523. The passcode is Colorado. The meeting identification also is Colorado. The entry code is Attend. Experts in immigration politics, Latino issues and civic engagement,…

Keeping count
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Keeping count

June 24, 2014

Data-gathering cords across roads help government, business planners

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

June 24, 2014

“Dealing with a Disrespectful Child/Teen” workshop, noon, Bowman Hall, 419 San Juan Drive, 749-9607. Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of…

That’s using the ol’ noggin
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That’s using the ol’ noggin

June 24, 2014

“I think it’s a fun experience for them to come to a camp like this and say ‘OK, I’m going to build this machine,’” said Mark Rosenberg, left. Rosenberg showed…

Weed abatement to commence
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Weed abatement to commence

June 24, 2014

The Durango Parks and Recreation Department will begin spraying weeds Wednesday at various locations. Spraying will continue through July 2, according to a news release issued by the city. Areas…

‘Freedom’ 5K to be held July 4
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‘Freedom’ 5K to be held July 4

June 24, 2014

The city of Durango Parks and Recreation Department will host the Fourth of July Freedom 5K Run/Walk starting at 9 a.m. July 4 at Rotary Park. Check-in will be between…

Reception for national forest supervisor
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Reception for national forest supervisor

June 24, 2014

It’s called a lemonade social and it’s scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court. Chadwick, who replaces Mark Stiles, who retired,…

This book’s gone to the (mountain) dogs
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This book’s gone to the (mountain) dogs

June 24, 2014

The book is rooted in Fayhee’s days at the Colorado-based Mountain Gazette, now a web-only entity. In 2006 the periodical asked its readers for submissions of dogs in the mountains…

Highway to hell
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Highway to hell

June 23, 2014

Red Mountain Pass has a legacy of death, but its allure lives on

Swimmer retrieved from Cascade Creek
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Swimmer retrieved from Cascade Creek

June 23, 2014

Several area agencies responded to Cascade Creek, just below U.S. Highway 550, on Tuesday afternoon after a swimmer became stranded. Bryant AuCoin, left, with La Plata County Search and Rescue…

County primary election concludes today
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County primary election concludes today

June 23, 2014

Colorado’s primary, a largely mail-in election, is scheduled to conclude today, and all ballots are due by 7 p.m. Thus far, Tiffany Lee Parker, La Plata County clerk and recorder,…