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Clean sweep
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Clean sweep

May 22, 2015

Heather Erb of Coldwell Banker joined other members of the Durango Chamber of Commerce on Friday for the 12th annual “iClean Durango” along Main Avenue. The event aims to spruce…

Old-time marshals had interesting duties
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Old-time marshals had interesting duties

May 21, 2015

Ed Henderson was the town’s first marshal, and he built the town jail in 1908 for a cost of $25.25. He was paid $15 per month, and duties included catching…

Remembering those who served
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Remembering those who served

May 21, 2015

Rounding up cattle for a branding, the Peña, Baker, Robbins, Perez, Mickey, Cuthair, Olguin and McCoy families also honor our country and veterans by flying the Stars and Stripes before…

Education announcements
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Education announcements

May 21, 2015

Kyrsten Holle graduated from the Colorado State University College of Natural Sciences on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Holle, a 2011 graduate of Bayfield High School, received a bachelor of science…

April 2015 births at Mercy Regional Medical Center
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April 2015 births at Mercy Regional Medical Center

May 21, 2015

Amy Burchfield & David Blaylock, Bayfield, Avery Meadow, 7lbs., 7:53 a.m., April 16, 2015 Laura & Byron Tullos, Bayfield, Arlee Warren, 8lbs. 4oz, 10:33 a.m., April 23, 2015 Tessa &…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

May 21, 2015

Southern Ute Bear Dance, Bear Dance Grounds behind SunUte Community center. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 22-23 Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow, Sky Ute Fairgrounds, www.southernute-nsn.gov SATURDAY, MAY 23 Ignacio High…

News in brief
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News in brief

May 21, 2015

San Juan Basin Health helps La Plata and Archuleta County residents understand their health insurance options. Low cost and free health insurance options are still available to many Coloradans. The…

First, ride, then ‘Freak Out’
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First, ride, then ‘Freak Out’

May 21, 2015

The Frazier Shows carnival started Thursday and will continue through Memorial Day at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Corey Puhler, left, and Marico Baca marvel over “Freak Out,” one of…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 21, 2015

The 2015 food safety training required for Colorado cottage food and egg producers will take place from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Archuleta County Extension Office, 344 U.S.…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

May 21, 2015

The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 259-6580. Ace Revel, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 21, 2015

Thursday 5:52 a.m. A woman in the 1400 block of Animas View Drive asked police to check on her husband, whom she had not heard from in three days. H…

Thrift-store burglar draws probation
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Thrift-store burglar draws probation

May 21, 2015

Casey Under a plea agreement with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday in District Court, Christopher Casey must spend 48 hours in La Plata County jail – Thursday…