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Eva, the $5,750 puppy
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Eva, the $5,750 puppy

May 31, 2014

Evadu1-i-syn When little puppy Eva and her five siblings were snatched from the jaws of doom in Chinle, Arizona, by puppy lover Lisa Parker of Lisa Parker’s Puppies, she was…

In this case, academic achievement duly noted
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In this case, academic achievement duly noted

May 31, 2014

Megan Westervelt was featured on a screen at the Durango-La Plata County Airport in May after being named a Fulbright Scholar.Courtesy of Ohio University The latest local Fulbright winner is…

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

May 31, 2014

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, located right next to the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 10:30 a.m.,…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

May 31, 2014

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Knights of Columbus/St. Columba Relay For Life Team will host breakfast, 9-11:30 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church,…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 31, 2014

Donations of air miles are sought for Carol who works at South City Market, who has a 3-year-old grandson in California who is severely ill. Cash donations also will be…

ERs become psychiatric units
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ERs become psychiatric units

May 31, 2014

But without the capacity to offer psychiatric treatment or support, these ER holds offer little therapeutic benefit to patients and drain resources for other urgent care, doctors and health officials…

CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament
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CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament

May 31, 2014

Nineteen teams of four golfers each took part in the 17th annual CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament on Saturday morning at Hillcrest Golf Club. All proceeds will go to fund rewards for…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 31, 2014

Friday 1:46 a.m. Someone reported loud thumping noises, possibly a drum, and gravel being moved in the backyard near Eighth Avenue Tavern, 509 East Eighth Ave. Thursday 1:53 p.m. An…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

May 30, 2014

Durango Transit free day, all day, www.getarounddurango.com, 259-5438. Trails 2000 will host trail work, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Skyline Trail, at the end of the pavement on Jenkins Ranch Road, www.trails2000.org/2014/05/may31skyline.…

Guv signs bills on whirlwind county tour
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Guv signs bills on whirlwind county tour

May 30, 2014

In Ignacio, Hickenlooper signed a bill to exempt Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribal members from sales tax on the reservations. Members also do not owe tax on vehicle…

Beating the odds
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Beating the odds

May 30, 2014

Years after a tragic accident, this student earns his degree

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 30, 2014

True Life Coaching will start a new bimonthly group for the summer, guiding people dealing with change. A free meeting will take place Wednesday. People effected by changes in work,…

State land board to meet in Durango
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State land board to meet in Durango

May 30, 2014

The first workshop is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday and includes a local government roundtable with commissioners from La Plata and Montezuma counties. Topics for Thursday afternoon include renewable energy…

Mountain Studies office relocates in Durango
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Mountain Studies office relocates in Durango

May 30, 2014

Chris Peltz, research coordinator for the Mountain Studies Institute, takes a sample of the water flowing out of the Bonner Mine near South Mineral Creek.Durango Herald file photograph The institute…

VALLEY IN BRIEF
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VALLEY IN BRIEF

May 29, 2014

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio will host Art a la Carte Week next week with five days of art classes for kids. Two classes are offered each morning.…