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Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

February 27, 2015

Free tree and shrub pruning class, noon, Native Roots Garden Center, 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Free wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., The Wine Merchant, 1514 Main Ave. Fort Lewis College Skyfest…

Dry and dusty
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Dry and dusty

February 27, 2015

Despite snow, southwestern La Plata County may stay parched

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 27, 2015

Friday 4:24 a.m. The voice of a woman screaming, “Stop, dude!” and banging noises were heard in the 1100 block of Goeglein Gulch Road. Thursday 8:18 a.m. A verbal warning…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 27, 2015

The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Mac Curtis will give a Rotary Foundation update.…

Free tax prep help available
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Free tax prep help available

February 27, 2015

Free tax preparation is being offered Saturday at Southwest Colorado Community College. It will be offered again March 6 in Mancos and March 7 in Durango.Associated Press file photo People…

Retired FLC professor Blair dies at 71
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Retired FLC professor Blair dies at 71

February 27, 2015

Blair Blair died of a heart attack, said Larry Phelps, La Plata County chief deputy coroner, who responded to the scene. Friends and colleagues contacted Friday recalled Blair as well-liked,…

Bike to Work Day
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Bike to Work Day

February 27, 2015

Tom Neb of San Juan Cycles provides maintenance to a bicyclist participating in Bike to Work Day on Friday in front of Durango Coffee Co. on Main Avenue.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

2015 big game application deadline approaching
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2015 big game application deadline approaching

February 26, 2015

Bugling elk are a hunter's delight in autumn in Colorado.PHOTO COURTESY DENVER BRYAN Each year, a limited number of licenses are allotted to each GMU. Colorado also offers some over-the-counter…

Natural food store meeting rescheduled
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Natural food store meeting rescheduled

February 26, 2015

All area residents are invited. If you cannot attend, a slide show will be posted soon on Facebook/ Sweetgrass Natural Foods. For information call Chris Brussat at 970-398-1908.

Snowy encounter
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Snowy encounter

February 26, 2015

This weekend's snow brought together a browsing doe and curious cat on Sunday. Max the cat and the doe eventually returned to other pursuits, Carole reported.PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

February 26, 2015

Pine River Heritage Society Cabin Fever Reliever, 6 p.m. at Bayfield Church of Christ. Chili supper and pie auction. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall Wednesday,…

January births
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January births

February 26, 2015

Kira & Rayburn Gosney, Ignacio, Evelyn Rose, 7lbs. 1oz, 12:02 a.m., January 1, 2015 Anna & Michael Nesbitt, Bayfield, Emma Claire, 8lbs., 3:05 p.m., January 14, 2015 Candi & Brandon…

Gone fishin’
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Gone fishin’

February 26, 2015

Reader Mary Nell Hall of Austin, Texas, sent this photo from July 7, 1943, taken on the Pine River by her father-in-law. <br><br>She wrote, 'I think that my husband's father…

Ignacio crowns winter royalty
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Ignacio crowns winter royalty

February 26, 2015

The following students were honored: Senior queen and king, Sky Cotton and Adison Jones, first attendants Amaya Bison and Ike Peña, second attendants Dynesha Drake and Josh Gallegos. Junior princess…

Times staff wins 2 writing awards
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Times staff wins 2 writing awards

February 26, 2015

Tim Ogden, a columnist for the Times, received third place in the category of serious column writing for two of his columns, “Government controlled ammunition” and “I’m tired of being…

Valley in Brief
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Valley in Brief

February 26, 2015

Bayfield Parks and Recreation is organizing spring soccer. Practice begins April 6, with games starting April 11. Registration is $35 per player and is due March 6. Soccer is for…

Vaessen named to dean’s list
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Vaessen named to dean’s list

February 26, 2015

UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students.