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Anniversary bicycle ride to be held for woman who was hit by truck
On Nov. 8, 2012, Richards was planning to ride to Bondad via La Posta Road (County Road 213) when she was struck on the West Frontage Road in Bodo Park.…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 1:13 a.m. A drunken 35-year-old man had a cut on his head at Adobe Inn, 2178 Main Ave. Monday 9:43 a.m. Wood was in the road in the 2700…
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All city of Durango administrative offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day and this is the schedule for other city programs: City Hall, River City Hall, Parks…
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Elizabeth Helms, certified senior adviser, will present general information about Medicare and how Obamacare will affect people on Medicare from 1 to 3 p.m. today in Room 3 upstairs at…
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Let there be lights
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The Blotter
Sunday 1:10 a.m. A 25-year-old woman at Camino del Rio and College Drive was stumbling around in the road. 1:46 a.m. A man in a gray Ram truck was passed…
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Local police investigate attempted abduction
A 30-year-old Durango woman said a man driving a dark-blue Chevrolet Blazer with New Mexico plates tried to pull her into his truck about 2:05 p.m. Saturday as she walked…
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Durango man dies outside friend’s house
Jerry Floyd Barth, 57, was found slumped over in his pickup about 12:20 p.m., said Sgt. Deck Shaline, with the Durango Police Department. Barth was terminally ill with cancer, Smith…
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The Community Cinema film series will return to the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., with “The Graduates/Los Graduados” at 6 p.m. Friday. The film explores issues in education today…
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From across planet, Durangoan receives thank-you of a lifetime
Woman sponsored him when he was child; now, Thai man works for UN
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Boulder voters eye dueling energy bills
Renewable-resource supporters want city to strike out alone
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Dominguez: The leader
Superior lives in Escalante’s shadow, but some still remember his impact
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No Harm Foundation fundraiser
The No Harm Foundation, which advocates a dietary plan called the Spectrum Balance Protocol to reverse symptoms of autism, held a fundraiser in Durango at the Veterans of Foreign Wars…
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Heart sworn in as Ute Mountain Ute chairman
Heartdu1-i-syn Heart begins his second elected term at tribal chairman, and told an audience of 350 he is proud of the tribe’s successful democratic process. “Change comes from the people,”…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Durango Winter Sports Foundation will host trail work, 8 a.m.-noon, Durango Nordic Center, across from Durango Mountain…
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Upgrading school surveillance
New closed-circuit television system being installed at DHS
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Ski swap celebrates 50th anniversary
Peter May-Ostendorp buys his first pair of downhill skis Saturday at Hesperus Ski Patrol’s 50th annual ski swap at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. At left is Sara Evans.STEVE LEWIS/Durango…
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High school students working to get their feet in college door
Event aims to help pupils with writing, application skills
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Driver strikes pedestrians
A driver was cited for careless driving, and two people were sent to Mercy Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries after a car collided with pedestrians at the intersection of…
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Local Briefs
Elizabeth Helms, certified senior adviser, will present general information about signing up for Medicare, and about Obamacare and how it will affect people from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in…
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Dayplanner Saturday
Day of the Dead celebration, 2-5 p.m., (tarot readings, memorials), Cream Bean Berry, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Contra…
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Hickenlooper pitches 2014 budget
Governor looks to boost colleges and limit wait at vehicle offices