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Kids show their FRANK stuff
Lech Usinowicz's beginner string students demonstrated what they've learned at the Frank N' Stein fundraiser in downtown Bayfield for the Be FRANK Foundation. Usinowicz, commonly known as Mr. U, organized…
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Endurance drink company moving to Bayfield
Tailwind will lease part of old Steamworks building
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Ignacio Chamber negotiating to sell rally organization
Ignacio Chamber Events still in debt
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Talbot named LPEA manager of operations
Justin Talbot Talbot stepped in as interim manager this summer, filling the position vacated by Steve Gregg, who had announced his retirement. Born and raised in Bayfield, Talbot joined LPEA…
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Senior Center lunch menus
Friday, Nov. 21 – Thanksgiving dinner – roast turkey w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, dinner salad, cranberries/ roll, pumpkin cake. Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Salad bar,…
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Pine River Seniors elect board members
The seniors held their annual fall fundraiser arts and crafts fair, bake sale, and silent auction on Nov. 8 and raised around $4,700 to support seniors’ activities and community service…
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Valley stores offering specials next weekend
Lewis True Value Mercantile opens at 7 a.m. on Nov. 28 and has specials on various items. Santa Claus will be at Lewis True Value Mercantile from 10 a.m. to…
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VALLEY IN BRIEF
The La Plata County 4-H livestock judging team is selling homemade apple pies, apples, cider, and citrus fruit. Pies cost $13, cider is $9 a gallon, and fruit prices range…
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Good luck, birds!
It's time for, well, you know. And these wild turkeys are still enjoying their freedom. Fortunately for them, most of the turkey hunting seasons are finished in Colorado, with the…
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Calendar of Events
Community Artist Program reception for Lorraine Trenholm, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield, 884-9583. SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Curing Cancer with Crafts, 9 a.m. to 2 or…
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Ignacio school staff tour high school construction site
New school rising out of old building
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It’s still my house
Fort Lewis College's Alex Herrera puts up a mid-range skyhook over St. Mary's University's Justin Alexander (54) Nov. 14 at the Rocky Mountain-Heartland Conference Challenge held at SunUte Community Center…
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Potential pot-shop neighbors just say no
Increased traffic, concern for children prompts objections
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Suicide: A complicated grief
In efforts to stop suicide, it often requires a vocal friend
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Reviving a talent
Henry Stoy, 72, said he gave up a career as a concert pianist about 40 years ago to raise a family. He didn’t pick piano playing again until a few…
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Local Briefs
Durango Parks and Recreation will host a Kids’ Days program over the holidays. The all-day program will feature supervised games, field trips, and activities. Drop-off will begin at 7:30 a.m.,…
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A meal to be thankful for
Families joined their children and local agencies joined school staff to serve up Thanksgiving meals Thursday at Needham Elementary School. Durango School District 9-R students will have a weeklong break…
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The Blotter
Thursday 1:28 a.m. A man was reportedly talking loudly outside in the middle of the 100 block of East Sixth Avenue. Wednesday 2:02 p.m. A man wearing a handkerchief on…
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Dino head up to $300 in silent auction
Minna Jain, co-owner of Studio &, holds the locally famous dinosaur head placed on the Arc of History sculpture at the U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection on Halloween. Police recovered the…
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Dayplanner Friday
San Juan Square Dance Club, 6 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 884-1338. Baked Potato Bar Potluck, 6:30 p.m., Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A. Arts and…
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DHS teacher honored in statewide association
The leadership team has received the honorary status of National Gold Council of Excellence for the past five years because of the direction and leadership of Garland, the release said.…
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Iron Horse weekend back to classics
Tour riders go with train; bikers speed through Steamworks