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Meet the wolves Saturday at Vallecito
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Meet the wolves Saturday at Vallecito

July 31, 2014

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can meet some of Wolfwood’s new ambassador wolves and pet them, get kisses from them, take pictures, and take home all the free…

Credit cards changing for  cardholders, merchants
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Credit cards changing for cardholders, merchants

July 31, 2014

Christina Graybill, left, of Pine River Valley Bank, tries scanning a credit card on the bank's new mobile processing service with Lynette Gregg of Bankers' Bank of the West.PHOTO BY…

Rex H. Howard
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Rex H. Howard

July 31, 2014

Mr. Howard was born April 10, 1924 in Gravette, Ark. to Jesse and Bertha Howard.  He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy in World War II aboard the USS…

USDA honors Bayfield forester
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USDA honors Bayfield forester

July 31, 2014

Gretchen Fitzgerald, center, a forester with the San Juan National Forest office in Bayfield, received an award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture honoring her work on climate change and…

Ignacio celebrates 114th San Ignacio Fiesta
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Ignacio celebrates 114th San Ignacio Fiesta

July 31, 2014

The Threadgill family float, commemorating Ignacio's tri-ethnic community, won the grand prize in the Fiesta parade Saturday. More parade photos are on Page 3.Photo by Carole McWilliams The Saturday morning…

Ignacio trustees want planner
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Ignacio trustees want planner

July 31, 2014

They debated whether they could discuss it at their July 22 meeting, since it wasn’t on the agenda. If not, trustee Tom Atencio wanted a special meeting. Attorney David Liberman…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

July 31, 2014

Friday, Aug. 1 – Salad bar, hamburger or hotdog, baked beans, pasta veggie salad, tropical fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 6 – Salad bar, BBQ pulled pork, French fries, wheat French roll,…

La Plata County Fair starts Wednesday
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La Plata County Fair starts Wednesday

July 31, 2014

The fair’s main events start on Wednesday when most entries are due. Most judging is on Thursday and Friday. Activities and exhibits continue to next Sunday afternoon. The carnival will…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

July 31, 2014

La Plata County Fair, www.co.laplata.co.us TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 Ignacio Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall THURSDAY, AUG. 7 Office hours…

Fiesta prize winners announced
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Fiesta prize winners announced

July 31, 2014

Grand Prize – Threadgill family celebrating 114 years 1st Commercial – Ignacio Family Medicine 2nd Commercial – Take Shape for Life 1st Royalty – Southern Ute Tribal Royalty 2nd Royalty…

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney
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Patricia Schuler-Mahaney

July 31, 2014

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney She was born to Harry and Margaret Schuler in Camden, N.J. on Dec. 5, 1952. Raised in Pennsauken, N.J., she graduated from Pennsauken High School in June 1970.…

David Henry Skusa
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David Henry Skusa

July 31, 2014

Mr. Skusa was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Seymour, Ind., the son of Henry and Marjorie Skusa. He graduated from Texas A&M University. He served in the U.S. Marines during…

Shop Local Ignacio announces winners
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Shop Local Ignacio announces winners

July 31, 2014

In first place, Ramon Huff received a $70 gift certificate from the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally and a $50 gift certificate from Dub’s Auto Body. Doris Ney won the drawing for…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

July 31, 2014

If you are between the ages of 6 and 12 and have a passion for birds, you are invited to attend a bird walk designed just for you at 8…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

July 31, 2014

Rudie Session IPA Release Party, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., 247-5792. Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

July 31, 2014

Wednesday 11:47 a.m. A boy was caught shoplifting from south City Market, 6 Town Plaza. 4:47 p.m. A girl was arrested for shoplifting at south City Market, 6 Town Plaza.…

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
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Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain

July 31, 2014

Cameron Little walks with Darm Im-on, who uses a piece of plastic to stay dry during a brief rain and hail burst Thursday afternoon. It might be a good idea…

7 vie for Archuleta County judge spot
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7 vie for Archuleta County judge spot

July 31, 2014

The candidates are Paul Whistler of Durango and Samuel H. Cassidy, Gayle O. Dixon, Reid B. Kelly, Rae L. Randolph, Deborah R. Schulte and Kathleen M. Sullivan, all of Pagosa…

Where do you park?
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Where do you park?

July 31, 2014

Employees conflicted about downtown parking options

Mule deer strategy topic of meeting
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Mule deer strategy topic of meeting

July 31, 2014

The mule deer population has declined around the state, and Southwest Colorado is no exception.Durango Herald file photo Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in coordination with The Keystone Center, is hosting…

Film fundraiser on Sunday
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Film fundraiser on Sunday

July 31, 2014

The animated film will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Smiley Building auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Food from Turtle Lake Refuge, drinks and alcoholic beverages will…