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The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 6, 2015

Friday 2:06 a.m. Someone reported seeing four men trying to open various car doors in the 1700 block of Forest Avenue. Thursday 10:21 a.m. A group of intoxicated people was…

Missing boy remembered
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Missing boy remembered

February 6, 2015

A few of his partial remains were found in June of 2013 on Middle Mountain near Vallecito. No suspect has been named in his disappearance or death.

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 6, 2015

Writers and Scribblers will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. in Durango. “Being an Authorpreneur: Tips for the Business of Writing”…

Stocking up for opening day
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Stocking up for opening day

February 6, 2015

Justin Koper, a manager at the new Schlotzsky’s in the 800 block of Main Avenue, takes supplies into the restaurant Friday. The new deli and cafe is scheduled to open…

Ignacio’s new grocery store progresses
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Ignacio’s new grocery store progresses

February 5, 2015

Construction crews in downtown Ignacio used heaters and blankets to keep the ground warm last week for a concrete pour at the new market being constructed on Goddard Avenue. This…

Forest Service taking comments on Chimney Rock EIS
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Forest Service taking comments on Chimney Rock EIS

February 5, 2015

Projects include construction of up to two miles of interpretive trails, new visitor facilities and parking near the existing visitor cabin, and visitor shelters near the upper parking area; also…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

February 5, 2015

Friday, Feb. 6 – Salad bar, lasagna, garlic bread, pineapple. Wednesday, Feb. 11 – Salad bar, combo burrito smothered w/ green chili, tomato, lettuce, cilantro brown rice, grapes. Friday, Feb.…

PRID board seats new member
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PRID board seats new member

February 5, 2015

Shareholders formally elected Allen McCaw to replace Bob Witt at the annual meeting on Jan. 31. McCaw, a fifth generation large landowner near the Durango-La Plata County Airport, was already…

Moving students
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Moving students

February 5, 2015

district buses move 500 students daily,drive 200,000 miles annually

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

February 5, 2015

Spirits Journey, artists reception at Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 6 to 8 p.m. 563-4600. Third Time Charmed, live at the Billy Goat Saloon, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB. 7 Pine…

Blood drives scheduled in Ignacio, Bayfield
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Blood drives scheduled in Ignacio, Bayfield

February 5, 2015

The first is at the Vida Peabody Room at Sky Ute Casino. The drive will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Another drive will be…

VALLEY IN BRIEF
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VALLEY IN BRIEF

February 5, 2015

The Bayfield Area Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The meeting will be hosted by the Upper Pine River…

Probing our pot
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Probing our pot

February 5, 2015

entrepreneurs find niche in marijuana industry