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Jurassic Class of ’15

The Arc of History at the intersection of U.S. Highway 550/160 is sporting a cap and gown in honor of…

DHS grads get $2M in awards

Among the honors: Luke Fowler received a National Merit Scholarship that will provide him $7,500 a year for four years…

Federal employees: Stay away from marijuana

Personnel directive to workers says pot verboten no matter the jurisdiction

Aspen Club packs baby baskets

Cathy Enns, Kathy Motter, Michelle Barrett and Patty Martin pack lots of items into infant car seats for families who…

Ignacio Middle School 4th quarter honor roll 2014-2015

3.8 Jayden Brunson, Gabriela Cuellar, Haylee Shonk-Olguin, Charlize Valdez, Larissa Gallegos, Elizaveta Gearhart, Emily Lohrey, Jaylene Riepel, Elizabeth Valdez. 3.6…

local events

A free summer kids’ event, Everest Vacation Bible School, will be hosted from June 8 to June 12 by Calvary…

Bayfield officials expect new growth

Working on joint planning with county

Ignacio district thanks retiring teachers

Bayfield Yard Sale Day will be Saturday

Organized by the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, Yard Sale Day is the first Saturday in June, and there are lots…

Time to kiss a pig

Ignacio holds field day

Bayfield district may propose new elementary building

for grades 3-5 could be built north of highway

Bayfield museum opening Saturday

Free fishing available next weekend

“Family and the community play an important role when it comes to outdoor experiences,” said CPW Director Bob Broscheid. “Fishing…

Summer reading program kicking off with a bang

Program starting Monday

Calendar of events

Early bird deadline to be on the map for Bayfield Yard Sale day, $5 by 5 p.m. today. To be…

Past honored at Allison-Tiffany Cemetery

We celebrated our loved ones, veterans and friends. Flags had been placed at the graves of the veterans.  Lynn Swanemyr and…

Elk market elevates

a lull, local ranchers ride an ungulate up-trend

The Blotter

Wednesday 11:31 a.m. A 16-year-old girl was hyperventilating and having a panic attack at Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave.…

Homeowners settle lawsuit with propane, heating companies

Kelleys' home exploded in 2012

Perfect day for a spring swing

Local Briefs

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours for the general public to meet with her from 10…

Three Escalante musicians to perform at Carnegie Hall

The series is scheduled June 24-27. The Escalante students will perform June 27 at 8 p.m. Holden Becher, tenor saxophone,…

Dayplanner Friday

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.…