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Crane family thanks community
Please continue the good thoughts coming Aria’s way as there is still a long road ahead of her to win this battle. Words fail us, but you as a community…
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Thank you for supporting school backpack program
Don’t forget, the next Pine River Shares Community Dinner is Saturday, May 31 at Eagle Park. Come one and all – everyone is welcome – bring a dish to share…
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Ignacio High School cleans up CR 318
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Thomas W. Taylor
Tom was born to Oscar and Ruby Taylor Aug. 9, 1930 in Andalusia, Alabama. With a fake birth certificate, he enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17,…
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New members elected to Upper Pine board
While only two percent of the eligible electorate voted, it was remarkable the district had an election at all. Longtime Upper Pine Chief Jim Piccoli thinks there might have been…
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Local Briefs
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will accept public comment on proposed Ordinance 2014-02 that will regulate and allow for licensing of all marijuana businesses allowed for under…
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Mail carriers collecting food Saturday
Durango Food Bank hopes to take in 4,500 pounds to replenish pantry
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In beer-church tweets, ale prevails
Monica Stephens, a Humboldt State University geographer, studied Twitter messages tagged by location from June 22 to June 29, 2012, that contained the words “beer” or “church.” Overall, there were…
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Dayplanner Friday
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. La Plata County Citizens Health Advisory Council meeting, 8-9:30 a.m.,Eolus…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 12:19 p.m. A man reportedly was exposing himself inside a white car near the Animas Overlook. 7:25 p.m. A woman was causing a hazardous situation by walking in the…
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Inn tells family with service dog to scram
Spanish Trails supervisor: Employees unfamiliar with Disabilities Act
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Energy firm plans to invest $344M in Montezuma County
Kinder Morgan pipeline expenditures are put at $327 million
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A little well-deserved R&R
Clarence Abeyta, who is retiring after 30 years with City Market, gives Jeani Poe, a friend and north City Market customer, a hug goodbye Thursday afternoon during Abeyta’s final shift.JENNAYE…
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Canine co-pilot
Nathan McGrath of Durango and his dog, Soly, ride Wednesday through the U.S. Highway 550/160 construction zone. Soly started riding on the back of the bike as a puppy. “We…
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Local Briefs
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Midwest Rockfall are making progress on rock scaling above U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain Pass. The scaling has deposited rock debris behind…
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The Blotter
Monday 6:55 a.m. Two people were arrested for sleeping outside Albertons, 311 West College Drive. Tuesday 7:54 a.m. A man was reportedly sleeping in someone’s backyard in the 1500 block…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. “Bedtime Battles and Morning…