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Emergency-planning commission adds Lachelt to its team
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Emergency-planning commission adds Lachelt to its team

August 2, 2013

Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt will serve a two-year term on the State of Colorado Emergency Planning Commission, which was created in response to Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know provisions included in the…

Doggie bag
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Doggie bag

August 2, 2013

When Peanut the Chihuahua hurt her foot Friday morning, it looked like her vacation might be over. But her owner, Mike Carey of Southern California, saved the day and their…

A little summer music
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A little summer music

July 31, 2013

The Assortment entertained a modest crowd in Buckley Park under drizzly conditions Thursday evening during the final Concert Hall @ the Park. The series was sponsored by Alpine Bank and…

Mercury makes magazine’s top 100 list
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Mercury makes magazine’s top 100 list

July 31, 2013

Mercury, which describes itself as “a leading provider of payment processing and revenue generating solutions,” is No. 89 on Outside’s sixth annual list. The list was compiled with the help…

Mercury rising
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Mercury rising

July 30, 2013

Matt Taylor, CEO of Mercury, said the company is planning to move into its new 78,000-square-foot facility next to Durango Mall next spring. More than 450 Mercury employees will be…

Spin cycle
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Spin cycle

July 29, 2013

Jasey Eoff, 6, left, and Aidan Riley, 6, right, go for a spin with leader Matt Wooldridge during Summer Gametime, the Durango Parks & Recreation chid care program, on Tuesday…

In search of visitors
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In search of visitors

July 29, 2013

Impressive Southern Ute museum soon will be closed on Sundays

Fire restrictions to be removed
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Fire restrictions to be removed

July 29, 2013

“It’s wet enough that fire danger has decreased,” Forest Service public affairs specialist Ann Bond said Monday. Connie Clementson, the field manager for the Tres Rios district of the BLM,…

Splashin’ summer away
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Splashin’ summer away

July 28, 2013

A boy races up the stairs to the water slide at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Monday. Summer is drawing to a close for Durango’s children – Durango public…

June DUIs/DWAIs
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June DUIs/DWAIs

July 27, 2013

The following are convictions made in June 2013 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…

Ospreys flying through
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Ospreys flying through

July 27, 2013

A different kind of osprey was seen in the skies of La Plata County during the weekend with two Marine Corps Air MV 22 Ospreys flying around. The planes landed…