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Cortez, former police officer pay $100K in misconduct case
City is a defendant in another pending civil case
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Durango Police Department announces online reporting option
DPD has teamed with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to use its Desk Officer Reporting System. The systems allows residents to report incidents such as abandoned vehicles, bear complaints, barking dogs, illegal…
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Access to Animas River Trail limited at Cundiff Park
Work will continue through April 5. For more information, call 375-7321.
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Durango Parks and Recreation releases Draft Strategic Plan
The plan identifies capital projects and areas of emphasis for the next five years using dedicated Parks and Recreation sales tax funds. People can look at the plan online at…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Monday 4:27 a.m. A man attempted to steal a bike in the 1200 block of Roosa Avenue. Sunday 7:49 a.m. A man was reported to be sleeping in the…
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Cortez school board considers mill levy override
Montezuma-Cortez directors approve 2019-20 calendar, Kiva ground rules, purchase of buses
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Court finds Damron not guilty by reason of insanity
State psychiatrist provided testimony
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Three local nonprofit organizations receive grants
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado: $10,000 to be paid over two years in general operating support.Mancos Public Library: $2,500 to replace the phone system.Seeds of Learning: $10,000 in…
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Colorado is out of compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act
Lawmakers propose bill to fix it
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe awarded grant to assist victims of crime
Funding part of national effort to support Native American communities
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Weekly planner for March 25-29
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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Click It or Ticket rural enforcement begins
Colorado’s seat belt use rate is 86 percent, well below the national average of 90 percent. Last year, 215 unbuckled drivers and passengers were killed in crashes in the state,…
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Lake Nighthorse will open March 31
The lake will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, from March 31 to April 28, for non-motorized watercraft. The lake will be open…
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Best bets this weekend in Durango
du1-i-syn The Durango Bach Festival Finale will wrap up the 12th annual festival at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. The festival is organized…
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Animas Valley Grange to host talk on aftermath of 416 Fire
Brian Devine, water and air-quality program manager at San Juan Basin Public Health, will share results of sediment testing from the Animas Consolidated Ditch and Hermosa Creek and expectations for…
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Colorado Park and Wildlife reminds residents not to feed wildlife
Feeding big game in Colorado is not only illegal, it also does more harm than good. Also, people should not approach big game because it will force the animals to…
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Four Corners Alliance for Diversity to host Dragrango
Dragrango will present a variety of performers, comedians and many surprises. The event is a fundraiser for Durango Pride. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 and VIP…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Wednesday 12:11 a.m. A woman stole something from a purse at a bar in the 600 block of Main Avenue. 12:53 a.m. A man was assaulted at a bar…
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Life-Long Learning Lecture Series presents The Role of Psychology in Business
Steven Elias, dean of FLC’s School of Business Administration, will discuss how psychology informs management, leadership, and human resources in the work world. He will focus on three areas: industrial,…
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Fort Lewis College to host event about food insecurity
The event will explore food insecurity nationally and at home. A screening of the award-winning film “A Place at the Table” will be followed by a panel discussion and roundtable…
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Durango-area winter trail closures still in effect
Heavy snowfall this winter has made it more difficult for wintering big game to access food, and they may be in poor physical condition. This makes it even more critical…
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Women’s Resource Center to host Womenade
The event will raise money to help people who have fallen on hard times. Attendees should bring a minimum donation of $35. People will vote on who will receive the…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Monday 1:11 p.m. Someone’s bike was stolen in the 1100 block of Main Avenue. 3:11 p.m. A green Ford Bronco rear-ended another vehicle and left the scene near the…
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Sacred Heart Parish 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 and…
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Montezuma County considers convention center at fairgrounds
Commissioners offer to pay for building, if others commit to operations
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Cortez works on update to land-use code
Two more discussions before City Council can adopt
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Mancos woman to pay $54K in restitution to Dove Creek fire department
Judge denies 39-page motion to acquit her
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Sunday 3:27 a.m. Someone was sleeping in front of the P.O. boxes at the Durango Post Office. 2:39 p.m. Smoke was reported to be coming from the ceiling of…