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Friday 12:21 a.m. A man was reportedly throwing trash at a Joelâ€™s bartender, 119 West Eighth Street. Thursday 2:59 p.m.…

May 16, 2014

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Sen. Bennet comes to the rescue for area business

Economic hardship caused by pass rockslide to be eased with loans

May 16, 2014

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Historic tour offered Saturday in Bayfield

The event is sponsored by the La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission to celebrate May as historic preservation month.…

May 16, 2014

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Assistant State Archaeologist Kevin Black will teach a class on “Field and Lab Photography” from May 31 to June 1…

May 16, 2014

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Virus closes fairgrounds to horses; events delayed

herpesvirus outbreak reported in Colorado

May 16, 2014

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Minor injuries on Animas View Dr.

Firefighters with Durango Fire Protection District standby as Durango police officers investigate the scene of a single-vehicle accident Friday morning…

May 16, 2014

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Last chance to give your input on school budget

Durango 9-R seeks public scrutiny for its proposal

May 16, 2014

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Honeyville seeking approval to expand its business

Company wants to construct new building

May 16, 2014

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Are we America’s best town?

Outside magazine is now looking for your votes

May 16, 2014

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Ignacio School Board looks at tougher eligibility standards for students

would affect all extracurricular activities, not just sports

May 15, 2014

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BHS addition to be ready in September

The new additions are taking shape at Bayfield High School. The peaked roof of the original gym is visible behind…

May 15, 2014

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First graders learn basic math with beads and blocks

First grader Alex Larson, son of Kami and Mike Larson, demonstrated his skills for the school board on April 15,…

May 15, 2014

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Reinhardt honored as role model

Daven Reinhardt, right, was honored Tuesday evening as Ignacio's Adult Role Model for youth in the community. He was honored…

May 15, 2014

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LPEA celebrating 75th anniversary at annual meeting Thursday

Normally staid elections are hot topic this year

May 15, 2014

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BES students research characters for annual wax museum

Fifth-grade students at Bayfield Elementary hosted their annual ‘wax museum,’ researching the historical characters they portrayed. Visitors could stop in…

May 15, 2014

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Town of Bayfield seeks input at visioning meetings

Over the next two weeks, the four groups are schedule to meet. Residents are welcome to attend all of them…

May 15, 2014

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Happy Mother’s Day, ewe!

While lots of moms celebrated Sunday with flowers and brunch, this girl had five baby lambs to care for. Quintuplet…

May 15, 2014

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VALLEY IN BRIEF

The public is invited to participate in a La Plata County Historic Driving Tour Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2…

May 15, 2014

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Navajo State Park holding program on peregrine falcons

Experts from St. Francis Sanctuary and Wildlife Rehabilitation will present a special program featuring Dooley, a peregrine falcon that had…

May 15, 2014

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3A-DISTRICT 4 SEMIFINALS La Junta 11, at Bayfield 10 Saturday, May 10th

CWeber, ss 4 1 1 1 CBryant, cf 4 1 1 0 EAltamirano, c 3 1 1 2 MEggert, rf…

May 15, 2014

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Support Bill Waters for LPEA board

Bill is a hard-working, dedicated businessman who understands how million-dollar businesses operate. He is committed to work for you as…

May 15, 2014

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Masons honor local students, educators

Matt Knickerbocker and Olivia Gettman were honored by the Durango Masonic Lodge as the outstanding junior girl and boy at…

May 15, 2014

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Veterans events scheduled in Durango for Memorial Day weekend

Flags will be placed on Veterans’ graves throughout La Plata County on Saturday and retrieved on Tuesday. There will be…

May 15, 2014

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Mercy Family Medicine to open new location in Bayfield

Appointments available three days a week

May 15, 2014