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The Blotter

Wednesday 1:29 a.m. Someone was trying to break into a dwelling in the 100 block of East Park Avenue. 2:04 a.m. Someone was sleeping in the lobby of the Durango…

New group encourages customers to pay with cash

Credit card fees hurt business, some say

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Monday 9:31 a.m. A city bus hit a parked vehicle at a bus stop near the intersection of 11th Street and Main Avenue. 10:23 a.m. A man assaulted someone…

City announces board and commission vacancies

Durango’s boards and commissions provide a foundation for public input and help residents get involved in the community. They typically meet monthly. For more information about the positions, visit www.durangogov.org/boards.…

Knights of Columbus to host Lenten fish fry

Baked and fried fish, french fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Soft serve ice cream will also be available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10…

CDOT to begin resurfacing project at U.S. 491-Colorado 184 intersection

New advanced warning signs to make county road intersection safer

Four Corners Corvette Club to meet

For more information, contact Leigh Nielsen at 259-5881 or [email protected].

County Commissioner Julie Westendorff to hold office hours in Ignacio

Westendorff invites Ignacio-area residents to meet with her about their interests and concerns. For more information, call 382-6219.

Community training event to address human trafficking

The training will discuss how to: Identify signs of human trafficking.Understand different types of human trafficking.Support victims of human trafficking.Spread awareness in communities.The law enforcement-specific training will discuss: Common indicators…

Business Improvement District to meet

CDOT to improve traffic signals on three highways around Durango

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Upgrades will be performed at nine intersections on U.S. Highway 160, eight on U.S. Highway 550 and two on Colorado Highway 3. Improvements will include new…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to be aware of bears

In the spring, bears should find natural food sources as new plants and grasses begin to sprout. Bears are omnivores and primarily eat vegetation. If natural food becomes scarce, or…

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Friday 10:11 a.m. A 2000 red Ford F-150 was involved in a hit-and-run in the 900 block of Main Avenue. 11:23 a.m. A man was arrested for indecent exposure…

Kinder Morgan donates $250,000 for roads

Truck route targeted south of Lewis

Bayfield resident makes walking a big part of her life

Lisa Carnahan’s feet power her through Bayfield and beyond

Corvette Club to meet Thursday

For more information, contact Leigh Nielsen, the club’s president, at 259-5881 or email [email protected].

Taxable personal property declaration deadline nears

Failure to declare personal property each year by the deadline will result in the assessor valuing the property using the “best information available” and attaching a penalty to your tax…

Senior and disabled veteran property tax exemption

For those who qualify, 50% of the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence may be exempt. The state will fund the exemption if money is available.…

It’s careers à la carte for eighth-graders at Cortez Middle School

Students learn about different jobs from community professionals

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

The Women’s Resource Center will discuss its activities and future plans. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Ramos family persists after husband, father deported

‘Our family’s case really highlights the absurdities and complexities of immigration law’

Weekly planner for April 8-12

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…

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Friday 12:46 a.m. Someone fired a .22-caliber rifle near the intersection of Main Avenue and east 29th Street. Thursday 7:15 a.m. An intoxicated man sleeping in a booth at…

Atmos Energy plans work at Florida Road intersection

The work will intermittently affect traffic and the sidewalk in this area. Temporary traffic patterns will be in effect during the construction. While the road and an accessible route for…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday

The speaker will be Mark Pearson, executive director of the San Juan Citizens Alliance. For more information, call 385-7899.

Best bets this weekend in Durango

du1-i-syn The Heart to Heart Masquerade Party will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave. The party is sponsored…

Public library director will speak at Daybreak Rotary meeting

All are welcome. For a list of upcoming events, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org. Follow club happenings on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Thursday 12:23 p.m. A man was sleeping on the steps of the old post office in the 1000 block of Main Avenue. Wednesday 1:02 p.m. A blue Ford F-150…

LPEA candidates forum set for April 9

The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host the forum. The cost to attend is $15 and includes lunch. To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call the chamber at 247-0312. Results of…

HomesFund to host Bayield home buyer class

There will be periodic breaks, as well as an hour lunch. Keep in mind this may not be enough time to leave the site and purchase lunch. However, students are…