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Field day is a blast at Riverview
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Field day is a blast at Riverview

May 29, 2015

Jeff Dreger with National Wildland Fire sprays students with water Friday at Riverview Elementary School during the school’s annual field day. The end-of-the-year event features outdoor games and sports. The…

Jurassic Class of ’15
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Jurassic Class of ’15

May 29, 2015

The Arc of History at the intersection of U.S. Highway 550/160 is sporting a cap and gown in honor of Durango High School’s graduation, which was held Friday evening.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango…

DHS grads get $2M in awards
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DHS grads get $2M in awards

May 28, 2015

Among the honors: Luke Fowler received a National Merit Scholarship that will provide him $7,500 a year for four years at the school of his choice. He chose St. Olaf…

Aspen Club packs baby baskets
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Aspen Club packs baby baskets

May 28, 2015

Cathy Enns, Kathy Motter, Michelle Barrett and Patty Martin pack lots of items into infant car seats for families who need some help when their babies arrive.PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS…

Ignacio Middle School 4th quarter honor roll 2014-2015
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Ignacio Middle School 4th quarter honor roll 2014-2015

May 28, 2015

3.8 Jayden Brunson, Gabriela Cuellar, Haylee Shonk-Olguin, Charlize Valdez, Larissa Gallegos, Elizaveta Gearhart, Emily Lohrey, Jaylene Riepel, Elizabeth Valdez. 3.6 Ramon Duran, Elijah Wilmer Gallegos, Hannah Cundiff, Morgan Herrera, Colten…

local events
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local events

May 28, 2015

A free summer kids’ event, Everest Vacation Bible School, will be hosted from June 8 to June 12 by Calvary Presbyterian Church at 89 E. Mill St. Kids will enjoy…

Bayfield Yard Sale Day will be Saturday
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Bayfield Yard Sale Day will be Saturday

May 28, 2015

Organized by the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, Yard Sale Day is the first Saturday in June, and there are lots of bargains at multiple sales around town, as well as…

Free fishing available next weekend
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Free fishing available next weekend

May 28, 2015

“Family and the community play an important role when it comes to outdoor experiences,” said CPW Director Bob Broscheid. “Fishing is one of the many ways the whole family can…

Calendar of events
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Calendar of events

May 28, 2015

Early bird deadline to be on the map for Bayfield Yard Sale day, $5 by 5 p.m. today. To be on the map of garage sales, stop by the Billy…

Past honored at Allison-Tiffany Cemetery
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Past honored at Allison-Tiffany Cemetery

May 28, 2015

We celebrated our loved ones, veterans and friends. Flags had been placed at the graves of the veterans.  Lynn Swanemyr and Jim Sutton raised the flag as the Durango Acapella Quartet…

Elk market elevates
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Elk market elevates

May 28, 2015

After a lull, local ranchers ride an ungulate up-trend

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 28, 2015

Wednesday 11:31 a.m. A 16-year-old girl was hyperventilating and having a panic attack at Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. 12:06 p.m. Bicyclists were given a verbal warning as part…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 28, 2015

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours for the general public to meet with her from 10 a.m. to noon June 4 at the Pine River Library…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

May 28, 2015

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Mulch Mania, a free mulch give-away, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., old…