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Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, Aug. 1 – Salad bar, hamburger or hotdog, baked beans, pasta veggie salad, tropical fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 6 –…

July 31, 2014

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County finances on unsustainable path

Property tax revenue down by half

July 31, 2014

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La Plata County Fair starts Wednesday

The fair’s main events start on Wednesday when most entries are due. Most judging is on Thursday and Friday. Activities…

July 31, 2014

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Calendar of Events

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…

July 31, 2014

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Fiesta prize winners announced

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

July 31, 2014

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Off the Beaten Path explodes in July Gem Village art festival draws crowds in first year

But that’s exactly where a big art festival took place Saturday, July 19. The industrial and residential area on both…

July 31, 2014

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Patricia Schuler-Mahaney

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney She was born to Harry and Margaret Schuler in Camden, N.J. on Dec. 5, 1952. Raised in Pennsauken,…

July 31, 2014

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David Henry Skusa

Mr. Skusa was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Seymour, Ind., the son of Henry and Marjorie Skusa. He graduated from…

July 31, 2014

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Shop Local Ignacio announces winners

In first place, Ramon Huff received a $70 gift certificate from the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally and a $50 gift certificate…

July 31, 2014

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Local Briefs

If you are between the ages of 6 and 12 and have a passion for birds, you are invited to…

July 31, 2014

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Pushing toward refugee status

Leaders demand action on child-migrant situation

July 31, 2014

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Dayplanner Friday

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.,…

July 31, 2014

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Environmental group scores lawmakers

Sen. Ellen Roberts ranks high for GOP

July 31, 2014

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The Blotter

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

July 31, 2014

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Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain

Cameron Little walks with Darm Im-on, who uses a piece of plastic to stay dry during a brief rain and…

July 31, 2014

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Vacation-rental cap lowered in city neighborhoods

Council votes to tighten restrictions

July 31, 2014

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7 vie for Archuleta County judge spot

The candidates are Paul Whistler of Durango and Samuel H. Cassidy, Gayle O. Dixon, Reid B. Kelly, Rae L. Randolph,…

July 31, 2014

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Where do you park?

Employees conflicted about downtown parking options

July 31, 2014

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City Market fruits recalled

Peaches, other fruits recalled July 19

July 31, 2014

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Mule deer strategy topic of meeting

The mule deer population has declined around the state, and Southwest Colorado is no exception.Durango Herald file photo Colorado Parks…

July 31, 2014

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Film fundraiser on Sunday

The animated film will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Smiley Building auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m.…

July 31, 2014

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Wildflower hike planned for Saturday

Call Bob Powell at 385-8949 to register. There is no charge. Plans call for meeting at 7 a.m. at Animas…

July 31, 2014

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Power restored in Animas Valley

The outage, which lasted from 6:11 a.m. 8:30 a.m., stretched from Dalton Ranch into the north valley. No evidence of…

July 31, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

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

July 30, 2014