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Herald claims 30 statewide awards
The Durango Herald picked up 12 first places among the 30 awards given to the staff’s newsroom members Friday night at the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters reception at…
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What about the snow?
Typically in mid-February, snow would be covering the ground at the site of this sign about 20 miles north of Durango on U.S. Highway 550. There’s a chance prayers will…
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State lawmakers face off over public safety bill
‘Washington-style politics’ on display in Colorado
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Rocks fall on highway near Coal Bank Pass
Colorado Department of Transportation crews are clearing large rocks that fell on U.S. Highway 550 between mile markers 57 and 59, the vicinity of Coal Bank Pass. The highway was…
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Art sale going well, ends Feb. 28
The art sale to benefit Mountain Middle School, in which donated pieces are bought without buyers knowing the name of the creator, got off to a fast start. Nine of…
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What to do about sexual assault in college?
Panel discusses systems in place to address the problem
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Decapitated dragon head under lock, key
Chinese New Year decoration for ‘Arc of History’ in police custody
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Great Old Broads gathering next week
The ladies of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness watch a film last year that conveys the group’s comments and stances concerning illegal all-terrain vehicles usage in Recapture Canyon near…
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BHS principal wants to expand course offerings
Bayfield High School is transitioning class schedules, course offerings, and graduation requirements, some of that driven by state mandates. Principal Leon Hanhard and the school’s two counselors described the long…
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Ignacio school construction costs escalate
Ignacio School District is projected to have around $190,000 left when current construction projects are finished, a representative from the project architects told the school board on Feb. 12. Around…
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local announcements
Sierra Griffith Harvey named to dean’s list Grace Harvey of Bayfieldhas been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list…
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Loving pets need homes
Jayne, a pit bull mix, is a member of the Lonely Hearts Club at the La Plata County Humane Society. Lonely Hearts have been at the society for awhile and…
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Eagle elected to tribal council
Ramon Eagle Ramona Eagle was sworn into Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Friday, Feb. 13. Eagle claimed her seat on council after receiving the highest number of votes in a…
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Valley in Brief
Legislative Lowdown is Saturday in Durango The League of Women Voters annual Legislative Lowdown is tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. in the Durango Public Library community room. State Rep. J.…
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Tackle the task
Bayfield 145-pounder Colter McMenimen tries blasting through Olathe's Austin Shank during the 3A-Region IV Championships' first-place match last Saturday in Montrose. McMenimen suffered a rare loss, 7 to 1 on…
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Town, tribal council meet in Ignacio
A new stoplight is set to start working on Goddard Avenue in Ignacio in February.PHOTO BY MELANIE BRUBAKER MAZUR Ignacio town officials reported some good news on the economic development…
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Friends of Rachel brighten day
Members of the Friends of Rachel Club put a valentine and goodies on windshields in downtown Bayfield last week, putting smiles on many folks' faces. The club promotes kindness and…
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Bayfield sales tax support group forming
Community members who support raising Bayfield’s sales tax rate to pay for street maintenance and storm drainage infrastructure are invited to an organizing meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the…
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Book talk features ghost stories of Durango train
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host a book talk featuring “Ghost Tracks, Haunting Tales along the Rail” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at…
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Capturing fire, ice Photographer turns paying jobs into art
The wildland fire and winter snowmaking photographs of Jake Niece, above, are on display through the end of the month at Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. He captured the…
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Calendar of Events
TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY Kids Colorguard camp for La Plata County Youth Independent Performing Arts, $10 per student. 335-8206. Saturday, Feb. 21 Bucket sale at Lewis True Value Mercantile, 20% off…
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‘Hateful Eight’ seeks aid in ski burn, asks for snow
Lack of snow hindering Tarantino film
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Chance for rain, snow this weekend
Crocuses bloom a bit earlier than some years in front of Durango City Hall on Wednesday. Forecaster say a storm could bring rain and snow this weekend.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald It’s…
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Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160, September-May, 769-7615, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m.…