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City explores off-leash parks for your dogs
surveys show neighbors approve, Fido could run free
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Thief of campaign signs is identified
“We managed to track down the sign thief,” said Lt. Ray Shupe with the Durango Police Department, about the theft of signs being used in the campaign for April’s City…
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Local nurses honored with ‘Nightingale’ awards
Several nurses from Southwest Colorado communities were honored Thursday at the fifth annual Nightingale Luminary and Star Award Ceremony. The awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge exceptional nurses from the…
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Former employees protest at SUCAP
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Senior Center lunch menus
Wednesday, March 18 – Salad bar, corned beef and cabbage, new potatoes, carrots, rye roll, pears, chocolate cake w/ mint icing. Friday, March 20 – Salad bar, salmon w/ dill…
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Colorado Forest Service holding workshop on seedling trees
Workshops will be offered from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The worskhop will focus on the specifics of designing a planting…
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Schools see more special needs students
students with Individual Education Plans attending Ignacio schools
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Cowboys can go Hawaiian Saturday
It's time to get lei'd! The ninth annual Cowboy Luau, an annual fundraiser for Bayfield Early Education Program, is Saturday night at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village. The…
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Problem with that pea in the mattress
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VALLeY IN BRIEF
La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will begin holding office hours on the third Monday each month at the fairgrounds Extension Building in the Animas room, starting on March 16…
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Calendar of Events
Fiber art by Linda Smith, reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield, 884-9583. Once Upon a Mattress, opening night of spring musical at Bayfield…
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Bayfield 44, CO Academy 60
Photo by Kelly Gabbard<br><br>Bayfield fans celebrating at Colorado School of Mines at the start of the 3A quarterfinal. Hardy was leading BHS in scoring until he visibly limped off the…
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Ballantine Communications board member attends free-speech gathering
Elizabeth Ballantine at the mid-year meeting of the Inter-American Press Association on March 7 in Panama City, Panama.Bill Roberts/Durango Herald At her left is Juan Carlos Varela, president of Panama.…
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Animal protection has new director
Gary Skiba will head La Plata County Humane Society’s Animal Protection program.Courtesy of La Plata County Humane Society Skiba replaces Jon Plata, who retired after 12 years in the position.…
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Date changed for hydrology workshop
Participants will need a laptop with Excel for data analysis. If continuing education is desired, the cost is $70. [email protected]
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Local Briefs
The La Plata West Water Authority has scheduled two meetings Saturday to explain plans and answer questions about a potable-water system in the southwest corners of La Plata County. The…
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Women veterans schedule conference
A reception is scheduled the evening before the conference. Further information is available at www.womenveteransofcolorado.org . [email protected]
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Dayplanner Friday
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. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership…
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The Blotter
Thursday 1:59 a.m. A man was arrested at La Plata County Detox after he threatened to fight staff members. 5:53 a.m. A highly intoxicated 58-year-old man in the 1400 block…
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Wildlife conference celebrates 100 years of conservation
grouse initiative takes center stage