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du1-i-syn Thursday 12:14 a.m. A man broke into a liquor cabinet at a bar in the 900 block of Main Avenue. Wednesday 7:54 a.m. One vehicle hit another in a…
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Turf fertilization scheduled at Smith Sports Complex
Applications are conducted to improve the quality of the park. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions. For more information, call 375-7321.
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Forest Service works to prepare trails for summer
“Know what you’re doing and how to do it safely,” the U.S. Forest Service said in a press release. Anticipate conditions that could impact travel such as washed-out or debris-blocked…
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Wolf Creek Ski Area announces final day and Easter egg hunt
On Easter Day, Sunday, an egg hunt will take place at noon in Wolf Pup Hollow. Lift tickets will be $50 for adults, $33 for seniors and $27 for children.…
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City of Durango to host Arbor Day celebration Friday
The ceremony will take place at the rec center’s amphitheater. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the gym. Songs and skits by elementary school children…
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CDOT conducts restriping operations
Restriping operations will continue through June and include these highways: U.S. Highway 550 from Durango to the New Mexico state line.Highway 550 near Ridgway to Durango.U.S. Highway 160 over Wolf…
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du1-i-syn Wednesday 6:23 a.m. A man and a woman were fighting, and one of them had pieces of glass from a broken picture frame, according to a report in the…
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du1-i-syn Monday 7:06 a.m. A man reported that someone broke into his home overnight in the 20700 block of U.S. Highway 160, in west Durango. 8:28 a.m. Two men were…
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Cortez Pickleball to host shootout
Cortez Pickleball will host a second shootout at 10 a.m. Saturday.The Journal file Cortez Pickleball will host its second shootout at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Outdoor Pickleball Courts, 802…
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Flags at half-staff to honor former Colorado legislator Don Sandoval
Sandoval died April 7 at his Denver home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Denver.
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BLM extends wildlife area winter closures to protect big game
These areas, which usually open April 15, will open to the public May 1. “Even though the weather has been warm recently, elk and deer have been more stressed this…
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La Plata Civil Dialogue to meet
The discussion topic for the meeting will be land use. All are welcome. For more information, email [email protected].
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Marvel Grange to honor community heroes
The evening will begin with a potluck supper. National Junior Grange Ambassador Billy Greer will make a presentation, FFA members will make a presentation and the grange will honor Ken…
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Southwestern Water Conservation District seeks executive director applicants
The executive director serves as the chief executive and management official of the organization reporting directly to the District’s Board of Directors. The director is responsible for all business operations…
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City announces Easter Sunday closures
Lake Nighthorse will be open Easter Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the only changes in schedules for city of Durango services and facilities. For more information,…
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Southwest Colorado lakes and reservoirs prepare for boat inspections
State program prevents introduction of mussels
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du1-i-syn Friday 7:57 a.m. A vehicle crash with no injuries occurred in the 100 block of Fassbinder Park. 1:15 p.m. A hit-and-run occurred near East Third Avenue and 15th Street.…
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Westendorff cancels Bayfield office hours
Her next office hours in Bayfield are scheduled for May 16. For more information, call 382-6219.
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Local First to host mural celebration party
The mural was a project of Local First, a nonprofit local, independent business alliance serving La Plata County. It was completed by lead artists Hayley Kirkman, Lexis Loeb and Matthew…
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Local First to host LPEA candidate forum
Topics to be discussed will include principles of a rural electric cooperative, economic leakage, electric rates and local, renewable energy.
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City announces turf fertilization, weed abatements schedule
Applications are conducted to improve the quality of the rights of ways, parks and open spaces in the city’s system. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the…
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Weekly planner for April 15-19
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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du1-i-syn Thursday 10:59 a.m. Trash was blowing around in the 1000 block of County Road 301. 12:27 p.m. Some people were trying to pick up children who weren’t theirs in…
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Animas River Trail closure at pedestrian bridge
Trail users may detour from the north side of the pedestrian bridge south of Santa Rita Park to the dirt trail on the Highway 3 side of the Animas River…
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Adaptive Sports Association to hold volunteer trainings
Training is free, and it helps volunteers interested in the outdoors connect with residents. Volunteers are needed to assist with daily programming, including whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, camping, rock…
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Best bets this weekend in and around Durango
du1-i-syn The Four Corners Child Advocacy Center will host the Lip Sync Battle at 7 p.m. Friday at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. The battle will feature…
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du1-i-syn Thursday 3:28 a.m. An abandoned bicycle was found run over in the westbound lane in the 20700 block of U.S. Highway 160 west. 5:52 a.m. People were camping on…
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One Book Colorado to give free books to 4-year-olds
“Penguinaut!” will be available in English and Spanish through April 22 . One Book Colorado is a privately funded program that is a collaboration between the Colorado Lt. Governor’s Office,…
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Winter wildlife closures extended through April 30
The annual winter closures began last December and are typically lifted by April 15. The BLM, city of Durango and CPW identify key wildlife areas around Durango needing protection for…
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Ohana Kuleana Community Garden plot sign-ups
The garden, now entering its seventh growing season, is located at East Sixth Avenue and 30th Street. Costs are $40 for a half plot and $80 for a full plot…