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Stocking up for opening day
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Stocking up for opening day

February 6, 2015

Justin Koper, a manager at the new Schlotzsky’s in the 800 block of Main Avenue, takes supplies into the restaurant Friday. The new deli and cafe is scheduled to open…

Ignacio’s new grocery store progresses
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Ignacio’s new grocery store progresses

February 5, 2015

Construction crews in downtown Ignacio used heaters and blankets to keep the ground warm last week for a concrete pour at the new market being constructed on Goddard Avenue. This…

Forest Service taking comments on Chimney Rock EIS
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Forest Service taking comments on Chimney Rock EIS

February 5, 2015

San Juan National Forest officials are taking comments through March 2 on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Chimney Rock National Monument management plan and several specific projects within…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

February 5, 2015

Pine River Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays (games, socializing, BYO lunch), Wednesdays, and Fridays. Hot lunch is served at noon on Wednesday and…

PRID board seats new member
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PRID board seats new member

February 5, 2015

For the first time since 1990, the three member Pine River Irrigation District board has a new member. Shareholders formally elected Allen McCaw to replace Bob Witt at the annual…

Moving students
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Moving students

February 5, 2015

School district buses move 500 students daily,drive 200,000 miles annually

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

February 5, 2015

FRIDAY, FEB. 6 Spirits Journey, artists reception at Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 6 to 8 p.m. 563-4600. Third Time Charmed, live at the Billy Goat Saloon, 8 p.m. SATURDAY,…

Barbershoppers offer singing valentines
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Barbershoppers offer singing valentines

February 5, 2015

The Durango Barbershop Chorus is offering singing valentines to be delivered to the love stricken on Feb. 13 and 14. Singing valentines can be purchased for $50 and includes two…

Blood drives scheduled in Ignacio, Bayfield
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Blood drives scheduled in Ignacio, Bayfield

February 5, 2015

United Blood Services will hold two area blood drives this month. The first is at the Vida Peabody Room at Sky Ute Casino. The drive will be held from 2:30…

VALLEY IN BRIEF
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VALLEY IN BRIEF

February 5, 2015

Upper Pine River Fire hosting chamber meeting The Bayfield Area Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The meeting will…

Probing our pot
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Probing our pot

February 5, 2015

Young entrepreneurs find niche in marijuana industry

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

February 5, 2015

Durango FFA Chapter to host Breen shindig The Durango FFA Chapter will have a fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14 at the Breen Community Building in Breen. The…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

February 5, 2015

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 5, 2015

Durango Police Thursday 1:28 a.m. Someone reportedly knocked over several metal trash cans onto parked cars at the Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. Wednesday 2:27 p.m. An intoxicated red-headed…

Grants to help area students study local air pollution
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Grants to help area students study local air pollution

February 5, 2015

Marci Demming-Bidwell, director of Mountain Studies Institute, plants plugs of grass near Ophir Pass. The institute recently received a grant from the AirWaterGas Sustainability Research Network based at the University…

Steamworks Half nearing cap
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Steamworks Half nearing cap

February 5, 2015

Runners take off at the start of the 2014 Steamworks Half Marathon on East Animas Road (County Road 250).JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo If you’re wanting to join in on…