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Snow arrives
After an autumn with some rain but no snow, the white stuff finally arrived last weekend. The precipitation fell on the last of this year's wild berries east of Bayfield.PHOTO…
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Calendar of Events
Last day of school, Ignacio and Bayfield school districts. Early advertising and editorial deadline for the Pine River Times. Community Artist Program reception for Kelly Black, 4:30 to 6 p.m.…
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Special dogs looking for home for Christmas
Rosie, a 6-year-old spayed hound mix, is available for adoption at the La Plata County Humane Society. Through Dec. 24, each day will have a different business sponsoring a dog,…
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Ignacio school collects 1,389 food items
The Ignacio Elementary School Sharing Tree collected a whopping 1,389 cans and boxes of food for the holidays. The food will be distributed to families by the Southern Ute Community…
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VALLEY IN BRIEF
Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield will hold a reception for Kelly Black for its final event of 2014 for the Community Artist Program. Black’s works represent classic turn-of-the-century realism…
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LPEA seeks applicants for camp, Washington DC trip
The annual National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington DC will happen June 12-18, 2015. LPEA seeks to sponsor one student each from Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango, and Pagosa. Home school…
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Students collect food for kids’ backpacks
80 packs going home on weekends for local families
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Preschool hosts holiday breakfast
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Lone sentry
A deer carcass held the attention of this bald eagle last week north of Ignacio.PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS
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Local Briefs
Christmas tree recycling will be available at Santa Rita Park from Dec. 26 to Jan. 31. The city of Durango reminds residents that there is no curbside pick-up of Christmas…
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Snow gods bless Silverton
Silverton Mountain, a favorite among those nationally and internationally looking to get off the beaten path, will open Saturday. “Conditions are great. It’s snowing right now,” Jen Brill, spokeswoman, said…
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2 states sue Colo. over legal pot
Nebraska, Oklahoma attorneys general file in U.S. Supreme Court
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The Blotter
Wednesday 9:38 a.m. Firefighters responded to a possible gas leak at 850 Main Ave. Durango Fire Protection District responded to 12 calls Wednesday. Durango Police Wednesday 3:28 p.m. Someone reported…
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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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Ska, Pagosa Brewing set for 2015 Collaboration Fest
Kristofer Pleszewicz climbs down a ladder on a fermenting tank at Ska Brewing Co. in Bodo Industrial Park. Ska is entering two beers in the 2015 Collaboration Fest.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald…
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Local tourism numbers up this year
Kunkel Travelers downloading of Durango vacation information is up 124 percent, and requests for printed travel planners are up 63 percent, Kunkel said. This information and more will be available…
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Prehistoric tree topper
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Kiwanis, county reign supreme
People carol, play instruments and hold competitions while ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. This group of bell-ringers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought a…
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Search dog helps find missing man
K-9 Jimmy earning his keep with county Sheriff’s Office