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August 16, 2014

The Colorado State Patrol will increase its DUI education and enforcement through The Heat Is On campaign through Sept. 2. The Colorado Department of Transportation also is at the peak…

Fresh from the farm
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Fresh from the farm

August 15, 2014

Bill Pile, back, and Will and Jean Hobbes stop by the 32nd Street Adobe House Farm produce stand Friday afternoon for freshly picked vegetables. The stand is down a dirt…

Dayplanner Saturday
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Dayplanner Saturday

August 15, 2014

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot. Bayfield Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bayfield Roadside Park, U.S. Highway 160. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,…

Driver fatigue suspected in fatal accident
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Driver fatigue suspected in fatal accident

August 15, 2014

“I think what we have is someone who fell asleep,” said trooper Jonathan Silver, with the Colorado State Patrol. “We really don’t have anything other than someone dozed off; it…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

August 15, 2014

Friday 3:45 a.m. An intoxicated man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. Thursday 7:32 a.m. A man was found sleeping on the patio of Durango…

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August 15, 2014

Durango Nursery and Supply, 271 Kaycee Lane, will host the last Third Thursday Ladies Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Come by for sales on all blue blooming plants,…

CDOT to start rockfall work on Highway 3
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CDOT to start rockfall work on Highway 3

August 14, 2014

The work zone will be below the cliff face between the Hwy. 3 intersection with Highway 160/ 550 and the south end of Sawmill Road. Access to the Rivergate complex…

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August 14, 2014

First National Bank in Bayfield is holding its client appreciation day today from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees will be serving ice cream with all sorts of toppings. The…

LPEA installing self-service payment kiosk
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LPEA installing self-service payment kiosk

August 14, 2014

The drive-through kiosk will be available 24/ 7 and will replace the staffed drive-through window. The drive-through is closed during construction, which started on Aug. 12 and was expected to…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

August 14, 2014

Friday, Aug. 15 – Volunteer recognition day – Salad bar, chicken or eggplant Parmesan, wheat pasta, Normandy veggies, garlic wheat bread, fresh fruit salad. Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Salad bar,…

Loyd Norman Moore
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Loyd Norman Moore

August 14, 2014

Moore Loyd was born May 14, 1937, in Lawrence County, Tenn., the son of Noley and Annie Moore.   He grew up and attended school in Summer Town, Tenn.  He enlisted…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

August 14, 2014

Client appreciation day, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free ice cream at First National Bank of Durango at Bayfield, 382-5634. Bayfield Chamber of Commerce meeting and summer mixer, 5 to…

Ellen Cornelia Dixon Clark
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Ellen Cornelia Dixon Clark

August 14, 2014

Clark She was born Sept. 5, 1914 to Malcolm and Cora Dixon on Crow Mountain in Atkins, Arkansas. She grew up on Crow Mountain.  Ellen attended college at Arkansas Tech…

Strength in diversity
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Strength in diversity

August 14, 2014

40 years, KDUR, FLC’s community radio station, continues to thrive free-form

Cortez council sets hearing for retail marijuana
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Cortez council sets hearing for retail marijuana

August 14, 2014

The vote, taken earlier this week, to set a public hearing on retail pot ordinance was nearly delayed when council member Bob Archibeque suggested the agenda item be tabled because…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

August 14, 2014

Colorado Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program will provide a free training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Counselors are needed…