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Got ice cream?

Aug. 15 was customer appreciation day at First National Bank of Durango Bayfield branch, with staff serving free ice cream…

Biologist to talk about wildlife in the wilderness

Scott Wait, senior terrestrial biologist for the southwest region of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will make a presentation at 7…

Ignacio town board member resigns

preparing for rally weekend

Seniors honor volunteers

Community Learning Center offers college courses ‘Cradle to grave’ is new approach to life-long learning

“Cradle to grave!” exulted PRCLC director Cathy Calderwood as she and staff gave a tour of their Ignacio campus in…

New editorial policy results in boring paper

I have noted the change in editorial policy since the Pine River Times management was assumed by Ballantine Communications. In…

A SKEE Pass (library card) is your child’s ticket to academic achievement

The Pine River Library in Bayfield is helping local kids start the school year off right by conducting a “SKEE…

Access plan for U.S. 160 presented by CDOT

Proposals would affect Gem Village, Bayfield access points

Vet groups seek young blood

Soldierly camaraderie retreats in face of civilian pressures

Setting some goals

The Fort Lewis College women’s soccer team prepares for an upcoming exhibition game with Adams State University this Saturday in…

Immigration reform pushed by Dems

Senate in balance, advocates blast Gardner, court Hispanics

Clean water gets a toast at brewery

Supporters of EPA rule gather at New Belgium

Local Briefs

During September, 62 Durango area businesses will offer incentives or discounts to people who show their Durango Public Library card.…

Dayplanner Friday

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Creature…

The Blotter

Wednesday 12:18 a.m. A person was reportedly boisterous and imbibing in alcohol near a church, 556 East Fifth Ave. 3:25…

La Plata County Fair results available

Overall results of this year’s La Plata County Fair festivities and competitions are available. The open class results have been…

Library card can earn discounts around town

The library has partnered with more than 60 local businesses and organizations for National Library Card Month. The discounts include…

Free entry at Mesa Verde National Park

The United States was the first country in the world, in 1916, to set aside its most significant places in…

Local Briefs

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be opened from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday on the west side of the…

Rock steady

Stretch of Highway 3 to close to stabilize face of cliffs

The Blotter

Tuesday 8:22 a.m. An intoxicated man was passed out behind a dumpster at Durango Animal hospital, 2461 Main Ave. An…

Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon,…

Glory days of Purg

Reunion of ski area old-timers sets stage for 50-year event

Mesa Verde limits drones

are crafting national rules