Merry KFC-mas
Dear readers, The Durango Telegraph will not be publishing next Thurs., Dec. 30.
We know what you’re thinking: “What?” Or maybe: “You guys publish every week?”
Well, it’s true; we’re taking the week off. We’re not going to sugarcoat it and say it’s because we want to “spend more time with our family” or we need a little “me time.” And yeah, sure, our week off coincides with the biggest predicted snowpacolypse of the winter so far, but that has nothing to do with it, at all.
Turns out, we’re going to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: Kentucky Fried Christmas in Japan.
Oh yes, for the past four decades, KFC has become synonymous with Christmas in Japan, a tradition passed down through the generations. It’s estimated more than 240,000 barrels of chicken will be sold, which is disgusting. But who are we to judge other cultures?
Anyway, we’ll be back Jan. 6. And to all people who steal Telegraphs for fire starter, we’re not sorry.
Happy holidays.
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- 05/28/2026
- Quick 'n' Dirty
- By Missy Votel
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Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off
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- 05/28/2026
- Getting crafty
- By Haylee May / Colorado Public Radio
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Colorado brewers buck national trend by adapting to changing times
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- 05/21/2026
- Taming the ART
- By Missy Votel
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City chooses education, striping over speed limit on River Trail
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- 05/21/2026
- Planned Parenthood reopens
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PPRM president credits local community in getting clinic running again
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- Short legs, big party
- 05/28/2026
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On most days, Tracy Harwood spends her time as a court clerk for the City of Durango. But next Thurs., June 4 – International Corgi Day – she hopes to bring something entirely different to town: short legs, wiggly butts and oversized personalities.
- River cowboy
- 05/21/2026
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It’s a mash-up made in Westernwear heaven. Sort of. Seems Chaco, the purveyor of the iconic strappy dirtbag river rat footwear, has joined forces with Wrangler, as in tight jeans, big belt buckles, bull riding and snap shirt fame.
- Making plans
- 05/14/2026
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Wondering what’s up with the old 9-R Admin building at the end of E. 2nd Avenue that was going to be a fire department, then wasn’t going to be a fire department and is now going to be City Hall and the Police Department?The City of Durango will demystify plans for the historic building during a public session Wed., May 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.
- Going for the gold
- 04/30/2026
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Turns out, blondes do have more fun, or at least they get more awards. Last week, Ska Brewing won the gold medal for its True Blonde Ale in the English-Style Pale Ale category at the 2026 World Beer Cup. This is the third win for the Blonde at the World Beer Cup, held in Philadelphia on April 22 and pegged as one of the world’s most prestigious beer competitions.