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Suspect arrested for alleged vehicular assault in Montezuma County
Man injured; suspect fled scene on bicycle
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Candidate Porter-Norton to host ‘foodraiser’ Saturday
Community members may drop off nonperishable foods, which will be delivered to food banks serving Bayfield, Ignacio and the southeastern areas of the county. Porter-Norton is hosting the food drive…
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Pine River Library to host virtual discussion on life during the pandemic
The discussion will be guided by The Living Room Conversation model and will use the topic, “In the past few weeks, our experience of the coronavirus has shifted from ‘What’s…
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Durango Farmers Market to increase vendors, market rows
The market will take up the entire parking lot at the bank to accommodate social-distancing guidelines and to add more vendors. Fired Up Pizza, Thimbleberry Smoothie, James Ranch Artisan Cheese,…
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Durango wildlife museum, fish raceways remain closed
During the summer, the museum draws about 16,000 visitors annually from every state and numerous foreign countries. The museum is in a small space, and opening it would expose visitors…
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Community Connections to take over single entry point program
Effective July 1, CCI will serve as the single point entry case management agency for these three counties and SJBPH will end single point entry operations. Single point entry case…
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Recycle Center to accept e-waste and other materials starting Saturday
The Durango Recycle Center will accept electronic waste, batteries and residential quantities of florescent bulbs on Saturdays beginning June 6. The Recycle Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Jerry…
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Fire restrictions remain in place for San Juan National Forest
Fire restrictions remain in place on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest, including wilderness. Forest visitors are prohibited from igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using…
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San Juan National Forest to extend free personal-use firewood cutting
The free-use permits are for personal use only. Forest users must comply with normal permit requirements and forest regulations. Beginning June 15, free-use packets will no longer be valid and…
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CDOT to begin restriping work in southwest and south-central Colorado
The restriping project will replace existing pavement markings and enhance highway striping on both asphalt and concrete pavements to improve visibility and help drivers stay in their lane. Striping operations…
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How quarantine affected crime in Colorado
Statistics and anecdotal evidence suggest that targets shifted with the closures
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San Juan Basin Public Health offers COVID-19 testing for local businesses
du1-i-syn The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recently issued guidance clearing the way for COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic employees in support of ongoing worksite testing. Previously, testing had…
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Thomas Avenue reconstruction project to begin Monday
Construction includes new sidewalk, curb-and-gutter, storm-sewer improvements and a reconstructed asphalt surface. The project is expected to be complete by Nov. 25. It is being funded by the 2019 streets…
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6th Judicial District to require face coverings
Face coverings should be made of cloth, fabric or other permeable material, without holes, that covers only the mouth, nose and lower face. Coverings should fit snugly but comfortably and…
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La Plata County awarded federal money for emergency food, shelter programs
Under the grant terms, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: be private, voluntary nonprofits with a voluntary board or units of government; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; and…
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San Juan National Forest announces high country trail conditions
Using high-country trails that are not dry enough for motorized and non-motorized use results in braided trail systems as well as damage to fragile tundra or wetlands. This damage creates…
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Sen. Michael Bennet to host phone town hall Friday
The presentation will discuss what Colorado’s hardest hit businesses will need to weather the COVID-19 crisis and how his “Restart” proposal could help. The proposal was built on the bipartisan…
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Marsha Porter-Norton to host food drives
Food may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon either Saturday on Eighth Street across from the downtown post office or from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6…
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Local radio stations to broadcast graduation ceremonies
Community members may also listen from the KDGO app, online at www.kdgoradio.com or via Alexa and other devices. The video will also be available to view at 2 p.m. at…
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Cortez man gets three years in prison after incident with police officer
Judge cites criminal history; defense sought leniency for mental illness
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Xcel Energy project to affect water levels at Electra Lake
Xcel Energy is responsible for the safety of the dam, and the work is part of an ongoing project. Work will include the construction of a temporary dam in the…
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Photo: Roses of remembrance for Vietnam service members
Roses with leaflets identifying people from Southwest Colorado who died in the Vietnam War were placed at the base of the Vietnam Memorial on Monday in Iris Park. It is…
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Wildfire mitigation work at SkyRidge open space to begin end of May
The work, consisting of manual thinning of hazardous fuels and piling in windrows, is the beginning of a multi-phase project focused on mitigating wildfire risk within the Durango Wildland Urban…
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Work to resume on Camino del Rio, near Town Plaza in Durango
The next phase of work by contractors for the hotel development at 1111 Camino del Rio will begin after Tuesday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Working hours will be from 9 a.m.…
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office and San Juan Basin Public Health collaborate to provide COVID-19 testing for sheriff deputies
Testing La Plata County Sheriffs is part of SJBPH’s prioritized testing plan to get an understanding of risk in facilities and businesses with high-contact interactions. Early identification of staff with…
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Weekly planner for May 18-22
du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…
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Photo: Honoring sacrifice will be different this year
Public Memorial Day services at Iris Park and Greenmount Cemetery have been canceled this year because of the coronavirus. The Vietnam memorial in Iris Park is also closed to public…
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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to half staff on Memorial Day
To view Trump’s proclamation, visit bit.ly/2zpAv6S.
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Lake Nighthorse now open for daily operations
The lake is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to change and will be updated monthly at www. DurangoGov.org/LakeNighthorse. Community members are encouraged to…
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City of Durango announces schedule for Memorial Day holiday
City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery offices and the Parks and Recreation administrative offices.Lake Nighthorse will…