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The Blotter

Wednesday 8:57 p.m. A man was reportedly taking picnic tables from Fassbinder Park, 140 West Park Ave., and putting them…

Dayplanner Friday

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Bar & Grill, 21382 U.S. Highway…

Party to mark 1st solar garden

Twenty-one subscribers are leasing a share in the 680-panel, $650,000 project. Subscribers will be able to cover the cost of…

DHS aerospace team recognized

In a proclamation, Deputy Superintendent Keith Owen recapped the team’s many awards. The task usually pertains to creating hypothetical settlement…

Big rains prompt Durango Double change

Race course will be reversed

Flood watch issued until 9 p.m.

“There is not widespread flash-flood potential in Durango proper, but in burn scars and narrow canyons,” said Christopher Cuoco, meteorologist…

Bayfield seeks sales-tax hike

Money would go for road fixes

Silverton sees fiber glow at end of tunnel

Eagle-Net nears completion of high-speed Internet link

Local Briefs

The Fort Lewis College International Programs Office now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S.…

Candidates face off in Durango

Experience is key word in La Plata County races

Proposition 105 looks at labeling genetically modified food

Proponents paint Proposition 105 as providing consumers with choice. “Don’t we have a right to know what’s in our food?”…

Real deal

Businesses find energy, value in interns

Animas High School LINK program looking for mentors

Board hears stadium sales pitch

9-R administrators would like $1.8 million for repairs, upgrades

3rd party candidates hold open debate

Gubernatorial race’s alternative choices take the stage in Denver

Faith finds a home

Faith Faith arrived at the shelter on Sept. 20 suffering from starvation described by Director of Animal Protection Jon Patla…

Playing in the mud?

Bert Poulton spends Wednesday afternoon preparing Ray Dennison Memorial Field for Friday’s football game against No. 2-ranked Colorado State University-Pueblo.…

Local Briefs

“Durango’s Bears,” a free talk, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Noble Hall, Room 130, Fort…

Fee proposed for river outfitters

Some business owners support it with caveats

City fixes carry costs

Council considers rate increases

Voters to decide teacher pact issue

Both sides oppose open negotiations

Vote on co-op board set for Dec. 3

A packet of material for nominations can be picked up at the checkout stand at the store. Nominations must be…

Dayplanner Thursday

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours, 10-11:15 a.m., Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center…

The Blotter

Wednesday 6:54 a.m. A woman reported hearing several gunshots east of her home in the 500 block of Animas View…