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Keep your cars locked
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Keep your cars locked

November 28, 2014

Officer Jeff Tipton with Durango Police Department talks with a driver. Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles to prevent theft.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo “Keep your vehicle locked,”…

Talk planned on Navajo, Anasazi ties
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Talk planned on Navajo, Anasazi ties

November 28, 2014

An archaeologist with expertise in rock art will talk about how traditional Navajos see ties to the Anasazi next month in Cortez.Courtesy Photo William Tsosie, Jr., who received his degree…

Caroling and lighting of the tree planned tonight
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Caroling and lighting of the tree planned tonight

November 28, 2014

Residents watch the lighting of the tree in this file photo. The tree will be lit again this year about 6:30 p.m. at Buckley Park.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo At…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 27, 2014

The Southwest Colorado Workforce Board will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Cortez First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Agenda items will include regular Workforce Board business.…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

November 27, 2014

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…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

November 26, 2014

December holiday schedule – The Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 31, and Friday, Dec. 26. Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Salad bar, combo burrito smothered w/…

Santa jar donations help people in need
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Santa jar donations help people in need

November 26, 2014

This program is one requesting financial assistance from the Bayfield community to support our annual Christmas projects designed to bring cheer to community children and needy families. Collection jars have…

This kid will be mayor someday
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This kid will be mayor someday

November 26, 2014

Bayfield Elementary Primary School had career day on Nov. 21, where students wore uniforms of what they want to be when they grow up. Kindergartener Jakob Hartley, left, dressed as…

October births at Mercy Regional MedicAl Center
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October births at Mercy Regional MedicAl Center

November 26, 2014

Maygen & Luke Ives, Yellow Jacket, Henry Joe, 7lbs. 3oz, 4:43 pm, October 3, 2014 Vanessa Rodriguez & Daniel Lopez, Bayfield, Makaveli Jaidyn, 6lbs. 4oz, 9:00 pm, October 6, 2014…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

November 26, 2014

Holiday in the Village, wagon rides, Christmas sales and more at various merchants in Gem Village, 884-0565. TUESDAY, DEC. 2 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3…

Valley in Brief
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Valley in Brief

November 26, 2014

Bayfield Early Education Program will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. There are two seatings for breakfast at 8 or 9:30 a.m. at the Bayfield Elementary…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

November 26, 2014

Durango Turkey Trot, 5 mile race and 1 mile run for kids, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Clock Tower, check-in, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Education Business Hall lobby, http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=4650. Thanksgiving service, 10:30-11:30…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

November 26, 2014

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues to accept applications from La Plata County residents who wish to serve on one of these county boards and commissions: Board…

Some Thanksgiving help from a visitor
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Some Thanksgiving help from a visitor

November 26, 2014

Tanya Burke of Oak View, California, who is in town visiting friends, helped carve turkeys for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday afternoon at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. “She…

Avalanche course for snowmobilers
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Avalanche course for snowmobilers

November 26, 2014

Avalanches contributed to at least two deaths to snowmobilers in Colorado last season, one in the La Plata Mountains.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo Classes begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 12…