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Bluebird nesting boxes for sale
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Bluebird nesting boxes for sale

April 3, 2019

The service center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations will help volunteers maintain the Wildlife Visitor Center. The museum will open to the public…

Guardrail work scheduled for local highways
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Guardrail work scheduled for local highways

April 3, 2019

Work includes guardrail removal and replacement, as well as erosion control and shoulder work. Work is expected to be accomplished in this order, through April 29, weather permitting: U.S. Highway…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 3, 2019

du1-i-syn Wednesday 6:14 a.m. Someone had stolen something and was arrested in the lower 100 block of Girard Street. Tuesday 9:03 a.m. Someone stole a license plate from the 2500…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 2, 2019

du1-i-syn Tuesday 12:03 a.m. Someone was assaulted in the 1000 block of Three Springs Boulevard. 1:24 a.m. Two men were fighting at a bar in the west 100 block of…

Mancos Public Library plans surprise at storytime
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Mancos Public Library plans surprise at storytime

April 2, 2019

Journal file photo<br><br>The Mancos Public Library will host a special storytime event on Monday morning in partnership with One Book Colorado and Alpacka Raft.du1-i-syn The library is partnering with One…

Sacred Heart Parish will host a Lenten Fish Fry
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Sacred Heart Parish will host a Lenten Fish Fry

April 2, 2019

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…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 1, 2019

du1-i-syn Friday 9:57 a.m. Possible identity theft was reported in the 800 block of Camino del Rio. People were suspected of writing bad checks. 8:14 p.m. A noise disturbance involving…

Weekly planner for April 1-5
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Weekly planner for April 1-5

March 30, 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…

First aid and CPR classes
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First aid and CPR classes

March 29, 2019

A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult/child/infant CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.An adult/child/infant CPR class and a CPR class for…

Best bets this weekend in Durango
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Best bets this weekend in Durango

March 29, 2019

du1-i-syn The Independent Ski and Board Film Festival, hosted by the Fort Lewis College Independent, will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1333…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 28, 2019

du1-i-syn Wednesday 7:47 a.m. Someone’s wallet was stolen from the 29200 block of U.S. Highway 160 east. 10:20 a.m. A woman’s apartment was damaged in the 1800 block of Florida…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 27, 2019

du1-i-syn Wednesday 3:55 a.m. A man assaulted a woman and another man in the 500 block of East Eighth Avenue. Tuesday 7:40 a.m. A bicycle and a helmet were found…

Photo: A warm day for a walk
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Photo: A warm day for a walk

March 26, 2019

Twin sisters Sally Schiavone, left, and Susanne Sommer take advantage of a warm Tuesday afternoon to go for a walk on Falls Creek Circle near County Road 205. The warm…

The Club – La Plata Dems to host P
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The Club – La Plata Dems to host P

March 26, 2019

La Plata Electric Association candidates will address a range of topics, including renewable energy. A question-and-answer session will be held. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door.…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

March 26, 2019

The Club – La Plata Dems on the Move will hold its April luncheon, “Meet the LPEA Candidates,” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the DoubleTree Hotel,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 26, 2019

du1-i-syn Tuesday 1:54 a.m. A man was yelling outside a business in the 1900 block of Main Avenue. 2:03 a.m. Someone was trespassing in the lobby of the Durango Post…

Knights of Columbus to host Lenten fish fry
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Knights of Columbus to host Lenten fish fry

March 26, 2019

Baked and fried fish, french fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served, along with soft-serve ice cream. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger.