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October 25, 2014

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave. Michael Jewell, a group member and an attorney…

Dayplanner Sunday
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Dayplanner Sunday

October 25, 2014

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Celebration of the men and the facilities that brought electrical power to Southwestern Colorado, 4-6 p.m., Powerhouse…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

October 24, 2014

Durango Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot. Silver San Juan Division of the National Model Railroad Association fall meeting, 9 a.m., Durango Head Start meeting room in…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 24, 2014

Friday 4:13 a.m. Someone called the police to report his or her neighbor was doing methamphetamines at the Four Winds Motel, 20797 U.S. Highway 160 west. Thursday 10:14 a.m. A…

Local Briefs
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October 24, 2014

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds motorists to be on the lookout for migrating wildlife. Fall is breeding season for elk, deer and moose, and males will pursue mates aggressively and…

City Span TV moves to digital channel
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City Span TV moves to digital channel

October 24, 2014

Charter cable customers must now have set top boxes for each TV in their home to view Charter programming. People can no longer plug their cable into their TV to…

Pine River Seniors giving back
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Pine River Seniors giving back

October 23, 2014

Vicki Mozgai, Joyce and George Knoll, Loraine Sufficool, Candy Gerber (background) and Carole McWilliams received donations for their civic groups from Charlene Johnson, right, of the Pine River Seniors.Courtesy photo…

Wolverines 4th at state
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Wolverines 4th at state

October 23, 2014

The state Marching Band finals were cancelled Oct. 27 because of sleet and snow in Denver.<br><br>The Marching Wolverines took fourth in the 1A band competition. We'll have more in our…

Robert Charles “Bob” Cooper
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Robert Charles “Bob” Cooper

October 23, 2014

Bob Cooper Bob was born on March 25, 1950 to Bernerd Mack and Alma Chrysella (Parks) Cooper. Bob was the second of three children. He grew up on the family…

Halloween events start tomorrow
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Halloween events start tomorrow

October 23, 2014

No, it's not a Charlie Brown cartoon, it's the Great Pumpkin Chase! The second annual event is at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Momentum 24/7 Fitness.FILE PHOTO BY GLENN TINNIN Saturday,…

Smith, Begay seek county coroner position
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Smith, Begay seek county coroner position

October 23, 2014

Smith grew up in the county and was an emergency medical technician for the Los Pinos Fire District about 15 years ago. She went to law enforcement academy, worked as…

Housing costs a problem  in county, RHA says
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Housing costs a problem in county, RHA says

October 23, 2014

Median household income in the county is fairly comparable to state and national levels, she said, but the median home price in the county is 42 percent above the state…

Local news briefs
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October 23, 2014

The second annual Great Pumpkin Chase starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Momentum 24/7 Fitness in Bayfield Center Plaza. The event is a 5K run and a one-mile walk, and…

LPEA to give out capital credits in November
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LPEA to give out capital credits in November

October 23, 2014

The LPEA board approved the refunds at their Oct. 15 meeting. Most credits will be shown on electric bills, but refunds larger than $100 will be mailed as checks. The…

Bayfield library hires new director
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Bayfield library hires new director

October 23, 2014

Shelly Walchak Shelley Walchak was hired following a unanimous vote by the board of trustees, according to Judy London, the board president “We have followed Shelley’s career over the past…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

October 23, 2014

Tailgate barbecue at Bayfield High School, 5 to 7 p.m. before the BHS-Pagosa football game, hosted by BHS boys basketball team. Free pie night at The Patio! One free slice…

Trading tickets for donations
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Trading tickets for donations

October 23, 2014

The Bayfield Marshal's Office is going pink next week for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Instead of writing tickets with a fine for traffic violations, staff will give warnings and ask…