Local Briefs

Agencies launch railroad safety campaign
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Agencies launch railroad safety campaign

June 19, 2019

Between 2013 and 2017, 14 people were killed and 36 were injured in vehicle-train crashes in Colorado. Driver distraction and ignoring posted signs or signals are common factors in such…

Ignacio Farmers and Artisans Market begins Friday
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Ignacio Farmers and Artisans Market begins Friday

June 19, 2019

The market features home-grown foods, hand-crafted products, local artisans and live music. Reserving a booth requires a $50 registration fee and $5 booth fee per week. Those interested should contact…

Chainless Brewing to open for solstice party
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Chainless Brewing to open for solstice party

June 18, 2019

The bicycle-themed brewery’s hours are 11 a.m. to midnight and the party will begin at 2 p.m. There will be a DJ playing music for the event. The brewery’s slogan…

Library to show ‘Fifth Element’ Thursday
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Library to show ‘Fifth Element’ Thursday

June 18, 2019

As part of their space-themed Summer Learning Program, the library will show the 1997 cult classic “Fifth Element.” Free popcorn will be available. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

Flight Science for Kids set for Thursday
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Flight Science for Kids set for Thursday

June 18, 2019

How do airplanes stay in the air? How do rockets blast off into outer space? Kids will find out the answers to all of these questions. As a part of…

Enjoy donuts with the library director Thursday
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Enjoy donuts with the library director Thursday

June 18, 2019

The community is invited to stop by the library and chat with Library Director Shelley Walchak about how the Pine River Library can better meet the community’s needs. Free donuts…

Library to host open art studio on Wednesdays
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Library to host open art studio on Wednesdays

June 18, 2019

The session is open to any level artist, but instruction is not provided. The goal of the open art studio is to critique each other’s work, learn from the critiques…

Bayfield Block Party to feature Midnight Backhand
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Bayfield Block Party to feature Midnight Backhand

June 18, 2019

Midnight Backhand is local to Bayfield, with an Americana/Red Dirt Country musical palate. The band has had the privilege of opening for several country music artists including Cross Canadian Ragweed,…

Join in free speech discussion Tuesday
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Join in free speech discussion Tuesday

June 18, 2019

When are limitations on free speech justified in America? How can we best protect free speech? How do we distinguish between disagreement, bullying and hate speech? Are there areas of…

Winners announced for 2019 Men Who Grill
Food

Winners announced for 2019 Men Who Grill

June 17, 2019

The following groups and businesses won awards for their grilled creations: People’s Choice Award: Honeyville & Honeyhouse DistilleryJudge’s Choice Award: MannaBest Cuisine: MannaLadies’ Choice Award: Reynolds, Ash & AssociatesBest Theme/Costumes:…

Health department offers pet preparedness tips
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Health department offers pet preparedness tips

June 17, 2019

Emergency supplies should include: A three-day supply of food and water. Medicines and medical records.Important documents (registration information, microchipping and adoption papers and vaccination documents).First-aid kit, including a pet first-aid…

Reconstruction of damaged Highway 145 begins
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Reconstruction of damaged Highway 145 begins

June 17, 2019

Reconstruction of rockslide-damaged Highway 145 will continue through mid-July.du1-i-syn CO 145 will not be rerouted or realigned. The highway will maintain its original alignment. The estimated cost of the initial…

LPEA implements seasonal fire prevention measures
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LPEA implements seasonal fire prevention measures

June 17, 2019

At a location where line/equipment damage has prompted an outage, linemen will do extra patrols of the affected section of line to make certain no other flammable objects are touching…

4Core and Proterra to host EV bus demonstration
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4Core and Proterra to host EV bus demonstration

June 14, 2019

Learn why electric bus fleets are changing transportation around the country. Join the professional team from Proterra on the bus. The event is especially for transportation specialists and fleet managers.…

City to offer youth recreational tennis camps
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City to offer youth recreational tennis camps

June 14, 2019

Intro to Tennis for 4- to 5-year-olds and 6- to 10-year-olds will focus on skill-based instruction. Intermediate Tennis for 6- to 14-year-olds start with skills work and move to match…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet
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Rotary Club of Durango to meet

June 14, 2019

A 2007 graduate of Fort Lewis College, McKinney is a member of the Strater Hotel serving staff. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Swan at 426-9549.