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Thief of campaign signs is identified

“We managed to track down the sign thief,” said Lt. Ray Shupe with the Durango Police Department, about the theft…

Where is Brooke Archuletta?

seek help with finding Durango woman

White’s wife quits board

Council member’s spouse wants to avoid conflict

Local nurses honored with ‘Nightingale’ awards

Several nurses from Southwest Colorado communities were honored Thursday at the fifth annual Nightingale Luminary and Star Award Ceremony. The…

Former employees protest at SUCAP

Senior Center lunch menus

Wednesday, March 18 – Salad bar, corned beef and cabbage, new potatoes, carrots, rye roll, pears, chocolate cake w/ mint…

Colorado Forest Service holding workshop on seedling trees

Workshops will be offered from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The…

Airport discussion continues

wants more public input

Schools see more special needs students

students with Individual Education Plans attending Ignacio schools

Cowboys can go Hawaiian Saturday

It's time to get lei'd! The ninth annual Cowboy Luau, an annual fundraiser for Bayfield Early Education Program, is Saturday…

Problem with that pea in the mattress

VALLeY IN BRIEF

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will begin holding office hours on the third Monday each month at the fairgrounds…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants public comment

Durango meeting this Wednesday

LPEA board candidate packets available Tuesday

4 seats up for election on co-op board

Calendar of Events

Fiber art by Linda Smith, reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield, 884-9583. Once…

First round loss for BHS

Academy takes down 3A underdogs, 60-44

Bayfield 44, CO Academy 60

Photo by Kelly Gabbard<br><br>Bayfield fans celebrating at Colorado School of Mines at the start of the 3A quarterfinal. Hardy was…

Ballantine Communications board member attends free-speech gathering

Elizabeth Ballantine at the mid-year meeting of the Inter-American Press Association on March 7 in Panama City, Panama.Bill Roberts/Durango Herald…

Animal protection has new director

Gary Skiba will head La Plata County Humane Society’s Animal Protection program.Courtesy of La Plata County Humane Society Skiba replaces…

Date changed for hydrology workshop

Participants will need a laptop with Excel for data analysis. If continuing education is desired, the cost is $70. [email protected]

Local Briefs

The La Plata West Water Authority has scheduled two meetings Saturday to explain plans and answer questions about a potable-water…

Women veterans schedule conference

A reception is scheduled the evening before the conference. Further information is available at www.womenveteransofcolorado.org . [email protected]

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.…

The Blotter

Thursday 1:59 a.m. A man was arrested at La Plata County Detox after he threatened to fight staff members. 5:53…