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Animas Valley Grange to host picnic, potluck
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Animas Valley Grange to host picnic, potluck

September 12, 2019

The grange will provide local burgers and brats. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. The event will include music, apple pressing, local vendors and yard games.…

Glow Fun Run takes stand against sexual violence
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Glow Fun Run takes stand against sexual violence

September 11, 2019

Registration and check-in will open at 7 p.m. The interactive Consent Carnival will run from 7 to 8 p.m., featuring a hall of games that educate students on how to…

Pedestrian deaths in Colorado down 28% this year
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Pedestrian deaths in Colorado down 28% this year

September 9, 2019

In 2018, 90 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in Colorado, up 40% since 2015. In 2019, 38 pedestrians have been killed, a 28% decrease from this time last year,…

Southwestern Water Conservation District to meet
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Southwestern Water Conservation District to meet

September 8, 2019

In-person attendance of the meeting is encouraged. Those who cannot attend in person may call in at (605) 475-5618 with passcode 797282#. Contact Laura Spann at 247-1302 in advance of…

Road work slated for North College Drive
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Road work slated for North College Drive

September 5, 2019

Flaggers will direct one-lane of traffic through the work area while drainage improvements are made. Motorists are encouraged to obey all traffic controls and be aware of workers in the…

Life-Long Learning Lecture Series returns Thursday
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Life-Long Learning Lecture Series returns Thursday

September 4, 2019

In the summer of 2017, a violent protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, ignited a long-simmering controversy over Civil War statues. Art historian and journalist Judith Reynolds will link contemporary disputes over…

Library to undergo repairs and maintenance
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Library to undergo repairs and maintenance

September 4, 2019

Maintenance crews will use an aerial lift to conduct repairs and upkeep on the building’s roof. Access to portions of the library where work is being performed will be limited.…

Radiothon on Friday to raise money for United Way
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Radiothon on Friday to raise money for United Way

September 4, 2019

The broadcast from Ska Brewing Co. will be live from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 101.3 KIQX-FM, 100.5 KRSJ-FM, 930 KIUP-AM and 97.3 KIUP-FM. Donations from local businesses vary…

30th Street closures to begin Friday
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30th Street closures to begin Friday

September 4, 2019

Construction is expected to last about two weeks with minimal water service interruption to nearby residents. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution when traveling near the work zone.…

Weekly planner for Sept. 2-6
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Weekly planner for Sept. 2-6

August 31, 2019

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…

Colorado seat belt use hits record high at 88%
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Colorado seat belt use hits record high at 88%

August 30, 2019

A survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation shows seat-belt use improved to 88.3% in 2019 from 86.3% in 2018. This is the highest rate since record-keeping began in 1997,…

Forest Service offers fire safety reminders
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Forest Service offers fire safety reminders

August 30, 2019

Fire danger is high to very high this weekend. Campfires should remain in dedicated campfire rings and should remain a reasonable size.Drown campfires until cold to the touch. Always have…

Durango Transit to operate on Monday holidays
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Durango Transit to operate on Monday holidays

August 30, 2019

In response to the needs of ridership, Durango Transit will extend regular service hours to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. These…