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The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 13, 2014

Tuesday 2:24 a.m. Three suspicious people were reportedly hiding in the bushes near Peak Energy, 1910 Main Ave. Monday 6:04 p.m. An intoxicated man was passed out in the men’s…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

May 13, 2014

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Bird walk hosted Durango Bird Club, 9 a.m., For the…

Trivia host to bow out
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Trivia host to bow out

May 13, 2014

The news broke on the Embassy Pub’s Facebook page, where staff announced the establishment is looking for a new trivia-master to run its Wednesday pub quiz. The Embassy’s manager, Phil…

Yard signs must be permitted
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Yard signs must be permitted

May 13, 2014

Temporary signs, such as yard and garage sales, are permitted for 48 hours and are free. “That is to make sure that people pick them up afterward,” said Crystal Twedt,…

Smarter than your average bear
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Smarter than your average bear

May 13, 2014

Pam Gibson, a facility assistant with Manna Soup Kitchen, disposes of food scraps in its new bear-proof trash cans and protective cage. Dave Myscofski, a friend of Manna’s, designed the…

Showing stripes
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Showing stripes

May 12, 2014

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br><br>A workman for Kolbe Striping Inc. of Castle Rock spray-paints street lines at College Drive and Camino del Rio. Tuesday’s early-morning weather of cool temperatures and a rain-snow…

Into the wild
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Into the wild

May 12, 2014

Veterinarian training brings Durango native face to face with Africa’s most exotic wildlife

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 12, 2014

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve on the Ignacio Community Library District Board. The board oversees the operation and administration of…

Dayplanner Tuesday
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Dayplanner Tuesday

May 12, 2014

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. Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado Southwest Chapter of…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 12, 2014

Sunday 1:24 p.m. A male wearing camouflage pants with a large knife on his belt was reportedly asking for drugs and money at East Fourth Avenue and College Drive. 4:16…

Mercy clinic shifts its location
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Mercy clinic shifts its location

May 12, 2014

The new Mercy location is in a building purchased and developed by Pediatric Partners of the Southwest. The site formerly housed a building-supply store. Staffing the new Mercy clinic will…

A fit for any interest
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A fit for any interest

May 11, 2014

More than 200 book clubs in area meet a plethora of literary needs

Dayplanner Monday
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Dayplanner Monday

May 11, 2014

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Pop-up clothing shop, men’s and women’s vintage clothing, hosted by Sideshow Emporium & Gallery, noon-9 p.m., Lost Dog Bar &…

Great starts
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Great starts

May 11, 2014

Inspirational, humble speech for new graduates

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 11, 2014

Medicine Horse Center is looking for volunteers to attend its volunteer training from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at its Mancos center, 40700 Road J, Mancos. People are needed…

Not just any tree
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Not just any tree

May 11, 2014

City of Durango crew member Greg Sykes, left, and City Arborist Ron Stoner plant a Kentucky coffee tree Friday morning in the 800 block of Main Avenue as part of…