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Sheriff's office warns of mail thefts

As more mail arrives for the holidays, the La Plata County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents to take steps to protect themselves from theft from their mailboxes. To thiev...

LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army

In an effort to assist the Salvation Army during the holiday season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host a "Stuff the Kettle" green chili lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the coopera...

LPEA seeking applicants for youth leadership camp

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp - an all-expenses paid educatio...

Library holding flag retirement ceremony

What happens to flags when they reach the end of their lifetime? Come to the flag retirement ceremony at noon at the Pine River Public Library to find out! The library will be retiring its o...

Help available to sign up for health insurance

San Juan Basin Health Department will offer extended hours for people needing to renew or begin their health insurance coverage through Connect for Health Colorado. Assistance will be availa...

Vallecito celebrates Christmas activities this weekend

The annual Christmas in Vallecito celebration takes place this weekend, starting with a home tour from 6 to 9 p.m. this evening. For tickets, call Lisa at 884-7253. Tomorrow featu...

Local blood drives set for Dec. 14, 21

United Blood Services will hold blood drives from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Pine Valley Church at 1328 CR 501 near Bayfield High School. Another drive will be from 3 to 5...

Be FRANK, family centers to benefit at local day

Purgatory holding fundraiser Sunday

Comedian, writer Kevin Smith taking stage Dec. 18

Comedian, writer and film director Kevin Smith returns to Durango on Dec. 18 for "An Evening with Kevin Smith" at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The irreverent Smith is to...

Bar D Wranglers performing fun 'Christmas Jubilee'

The Bar D Wranglers' popular "Christmas Jubilee" returns for the holidays. The much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar D ranch and take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort ...

Former rural teacher turns 102

Nell Ruth Paisley, who used to teach at the Moss School, then the Orr School and then in Durango, turned 102 on Nov. 24. She lives near her two daughters who live in Loveland, an...

Local actor to share movie experience

Film to screen Friday in Ignacio