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Hour Exchange La Plata will have a free potluck for members and people interested in learning about La Plata County’s new time bank at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine…
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Funding sought for 2 crumbling athletic stadiums
DHS, FLC facilities are in dire condition
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Sculpture celebrating river trail goes MIA
Reward is offered for intricate 50-plus pound public art piece
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Memorial fund set up for Jessica McFarland
McFarlanddu1-i-syn The website, started by Silverton resident Tanya Kail on Sunday, had received $2,150 from 31 donors by Tuesday. Many of the donors are anonymous, while others have given their…
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La Plata County approves marijuana rules
La Plata County commissioners approved new medical and recreational marijuana regulations Tuesday. The new code adds new land-use rules for marijuana shops, licensing and fees for medical and recreational pot…
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SCAPE is accepting applicants
The program is intended to provide start-up companies with funding, education and mentoring. At the end of the program the companies are able to market themselves to potential investors. The…
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LPEA lighting workshop offered on LED bulbs
Ray Pieroti, who oversees lighting programs for LPEA, will discuss the advantage of LED bulbs. Investments in energy-efficient LED lighting can produce significant return on investments within one to two…
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100th birthday party at Sacred Heart
Herrera was born in Chimayo, New Mexico, about 10 miles from Española, but spent most of her life in the Ignacio area and now lives in Durango. The potluck will…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
The Cannondolls, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 East Second Ave., 385-1920. Summer Sounds in the Plaza, music by Jack Ellis, 5-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St.,…
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Chow time
Dillon Espinosa, 6, drops fish food for the large trout with his brother Colton, 15 months, and his mother Leah Espinosa, on Tuesday at the Durango Fish Hatchery on Main…
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The Blotter
Monday 2:48 p.m. An intoxicated man was loitering in front of Baskin Robbins, 32 Town Plaza. 6:03 p.m. Someone was reportedly panhandling outside of north City Market, 3120 Main Ave.…
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The Kiwanis Club of Durango will host a recruitment meeting at noon Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Guests are welcome. Lunch will be provided, and…
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Your natural gas bill may soon be a bit more
Now is your chance to comment on proposal to utilities commission
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Keep off Colorado Trail on June 28
At least until this mountain bike race finishes at 2 p.m.
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Teen magician to perform in Durango
Eli, an award-winning teenage magician, will be performing various magic tricks Tuesday and Wednesday at Cuckoos Chicken House and Friday at the Animas City Theatre.Courtesy of Melissa Portala Teen magician…
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Silverton murder suspect posts bail
Man arrested in connection with killing his wife on Friday
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New way to check out books at Durango Library
KeyRing, CardStar and Smart Barcodes are apps that store loyalty cards on iPhone or Android smartphones. Phone users can download them for free. The library staff recommends people read terms…
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U.S. Highway 160 work snarls traffic
Expect delays this week as median building narrows flow to single lane
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Athletic facilities in dire need of repair
Funding for DHS and FLC stadiums to be discussed