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Northpoint donates 14 mattresses to local families

A contest to give away the mattresses was the brainchild of Bill Hermesman, owner of Northpoint Home Furnishings in Durango.…

February 1, 2018

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Four seats up for election La Plata Electric Association Board

Candidate packets available Feb. 2

January 31, 2018

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La Plata County treasurer to seek re-election

Allison Aichele touts efficiencies, customer service

January 30, 2018

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Parks and Wildlife hosting teleconference Thursday for hunters, anglers

Anyone interested can go to one of the local wildlife offices in the Southwest Region to participate. Office locations are:…

January 30, 2018

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Billy Goat, Patio hosting events for Snowdown

The “Dashingly Chic” scavenger hunt starts Wednesday at noon, with the list of 100 items at the Billy Goat available…

January 30, 2018

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Town of Bayfield holding forum on marijuana sales

The forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Bayfield Town Hall at 1199 Bayfield Parkway. Town…

January 29, 2018

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Liberty Commision holding work session on land use code

The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 on Thursday, Feb. 1 at Sky Ute Casino Resort. For more information,…

January 29, 2018

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LPEA to host second college scholarship open house on Monday

LPEA staff members will be on-hand to answer questions, provide guidance. No reservations are necessary and copies of all applications…

January 25, 2018

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Truck dumps 46,000 pounds of lumber on Wolf Creek Pass

Authorities are alternating traffic lanes on U.S. Highway 160 on Wolf Creek Pass after an accident involving a semi-truck. Scanner…

January 25, 2018

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La Plata County coroner seeks second term

Smith has held position since 2012

January 25, 2018

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La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith announces bid for re-election

seeks second term to continue what he has started

January 24, 2018

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Teaching residency program holding info sessions

No prior teaching experience is required. The sessions will provide an opportunity to meet faculty and learn about the program…

January 22, 2018

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Company fined for construction worker’s death in Bayfield

was ejected from lift at worksite

January 18, 2018

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Bayfield School District seeking input on superintendent search, principal hires

That’s a question school board members and a consultant asked about 30 community members on Tuesday night as the public…

January 18, 2018

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‘The Mask You Live In’ documentary addresses society’s view of masculinity

Durango Herald co-sponsors screening, panel of film on Thursday

January 17, 2018

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Los Lobos return to Durango

Special guest Garrett LeBeau opens Community Concert Hall Show next Friday

January 15, 2018

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news in brief

Bayfield Early Education Programs once again will host “The Incredible Years,” a 14-week free parenting class starting Jan. 18. Meetings…

January 12, 2018

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Filings due Jan. 22 to run for Ignacio, Bayfield board seats

Bayfield will have four trustee seats open, three for a four-year term, and one for a two-year term. Eligible candidates…

January 12, 2018

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BEEP hosting open house in honor of Carol Blatnick

Carol Blatnick, the director of Bayfield Early Education Program, is retiring. An open house will be held Sunday at the…

January 11, 2018

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Vallecito sporting group holding potluck, fundraiser

The events starts at 1 p.m. with a silent auction and bucket drawings. A live auction for homemade pies starts…

January 10, 2018

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Driver in fatal crash near Pagosa Springs tests above limit for marijuana

month's accident left one dead, four injured

January 10, 2018

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La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake to seek second term

A Democrat has filed to run for the seat against the Republican

January 10, 2018

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Superintendent search starting in Bayfield

Community input sought in Jan. 16 meetings

January 9, 2018

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Local students collect food for drive

Students from Bayfield Elementary and Bayfield Middle School held a canned food drive, which stocked the shelves at Pine River…

January 4, 2018