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Alpacka Raft: Building a better boat
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Alpacka Raft: Building a better boat

December 6, 2014

“I didn’t know whether I would sell five or 200,” said Sheri Tingey, the owner of Alpacka Raft, a locally owned business based in Mancos. As the years passed, she…

Venture Snowboards: A vintage backcountry board
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Venture Snowboards: A vintage backcountry board

December 6, 2014

Courtesy of Justin Cash/Buttery Agency<br><br>What starts as a pile of lumber in the parking lot is carefully crafted into vintage split boards by Venture Snowboards in Silverton, a company that…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

December 6, 2014

The residents and staff of Sunshine Gardens 32nd Street Assisted Living invite the community to their second annual Holiday Open House from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at 25…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

December 5, 2014

St. Columba Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Columba School and Parish Center, 1801 East Third Ave. Arts and Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

December 5, 2014

Thursday 12:49 p.m. An intoxicated man was in a Walmart bathroom for more than an hour, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 7:03 p.m. A suspicious man wearing a black, hooded…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

December 5, 2014

Some of Durango’s healers, coaches and practitioners will present these free classes at Inhabit, in the Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave.: “Breath Works: ‘Breathe the peace’ you wish…

Longtime FLC trustee says goodbye to board
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Longtime FLC trustee says goodbye to board

December 5, 2014

Decker Decker served two years for a trustee who left and then was appointed twice to four-year terms by the governor. Otherwise, eight years is the maximum appointment. Matt Wassam…

Fort Lewis College faculty pitches shared governance
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Fort Lewis College faculty pitches shared governance

December 5, 2014

Trustees had reservations about both issues but said they’re willing to listen and asked for detailed proposals from Justin McBrayer, an associate professor of philosophy. Nothing official will occur before…

Local-hops ale available for taste test
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Local-hops ale available for taste test

December 5, 2014

Hops are examined at Carver Brewing Co.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The ales, $12 for a sample of each of four brews, will be at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main…

Santa Paws is coming to town
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Santa Paws is coming to town

December 5, 2014

Chris Nelson, director of the La Plata County Humane Society, poses for a picture holding Juliet Whitfield’s Jack Russell terriers named Mick, left, and Minnie, right. Santa will make an…

Report says state loses out on wasted gas
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Report says state loses out on wasted gas

December 5, 2014

A report from Taxpayers for Common Sense estimates that Colorado has lost millions in royalties because of the production practice of flaring or venting natural gas.Creative Commons/Flickr.com In Colorado, almost…

Wolf Creek Pass reopened
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Wolf Creek Pass reopened

December 5, 2014

Wolf Creek Pass was closed Friday morning while the Colorado Department of Transportation conducted avalanche control work.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo The closure was done at 10:24 a.m. between mile…

DHS student program for needy
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DHS student program for needy

December 5, 2014

Starting Wednesday and through Saturday, food, books, toys and toiletry items may be left at the school. The beneficiaries of DHS Cares are Manna Soup Kitchen, the Volunteers of America…

Bayfield trustees approve  $10.4 million budget for 2015
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Bayfield trustees approve $10.4 million budget for 2015

December 4, 2014

The $10.4 million total appropriated for 2015 includes an assortment of transfers between funds, meaning those amounts are counted twice in the total. It also includes budget reserves. General operations…

Local news briefs
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Local news briefs

December 4, 2014

Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas, the monthly First Friday activities, and the Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center fundraiser are all today. The Taste of Christmas event will be at the Ignacio…

Work beginning on new grocery store in Ignacio
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Work beginning on new grocery store in Ignacio

December 4, 2014

The demolition went “very smoothly” and was actually a bit ahead of schedule, Cindy Swanemyr said this week. Work has already started on the replacement building, although it’s not very…

IHS grad receives national FFA award
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IHS grad receives national FFA award

December 4, 2014

Amanda Witcher receiving her American FFA Degree in Louisville, Kentucky.Courtesy photo Witcher received the American FFA Degree. The degree is awarded to only the most active members of FFA. To…

Holiday events fill Pine River Valley
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Holiday events fill Pine River Valley

December 4, 2014

The Christmas Shoppe at Lewis True Value Mercantile is a popular stop for visitors and locals every Christmas.FILE PHOTO BY MELANIE B. MAZUR The big guy in red is set…

Local chambers planning for 2015
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Local chambers planning for 2015

December 4, 2014

The group’s annual Christmas party will be hosted by Pine River Valley Bank from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All Bayfield-area businesspeople are invited to attend. The Billy Goat Saloon and…