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Dayplanner Sunday
Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Arts and Entertainment Art on the Animas, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Santa Rita Park along the River Walk,…
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Hardrock athletes explore the limits of endurance
Just finishing 100-mile mountain race is accomplishment for ultrarunners
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Here comes the sun
Grid Alternatives Colorado, along with Four Corners Office of Resource Efficiency, La Plata Electric Association, Colorado Workforce and volunteers are helping low-income homeowners harness solar energy. Grid program manager Shirley…
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San Ignacio Fiesta will begin its 114th annual celebration on July 26 with the parade at 10 a.m. on Goddard Avenue in Ignacio. Parade line up will begin at 9…
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Power restored to 2,775 LPEA customers after short outage
Indiana Reed, spokeswoman for LPEA said that’s when breakers on transmission stations at Hesperus, Cascade and Tacoma all locked open. Reed said the system actually was reacting as it is…
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Dayplanner Saturday
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bayfield Roadside Park, U.S. Highway 160. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County Road 513. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center open, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango…
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Looking for a gem
Gems and minerals surround 9-year-old Lennon Waters of Durango on Friday at the 61st annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Featuring about 75…
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The Blotter
Friday 1:26 a.m. A man was acting strangely and talking about robbing a gas station at the Conoco Express Mart, 1991 Main Ave. Thursday 6:30 p.m. A group of small…
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Bus service to Grand Junction to resume
S. Ute Community Action Programs to start daily trips on Tuesday
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Summertime concert series at Three Springs
Three Springs welcomes musician Dave Mensch to the Three Springs Plaza stage for a free, open air performance from 5 to 7 p.m. July 23, according to a news release…
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Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the semifinal competition of the 7th annual Iron Horse Chef from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 19 at the Durango Farmers Market, located…
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Animas High to stay cool under Oracle sail
It will be used as a shade at an outdoor amphitheater on the campus. The sail will be a jib, said Amy Hewitt, who will teach Spanish at Animas High…
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Property tax revenue declines $15M
County staff meeting to discuss current finances, direction
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Lane closures next week at CDOT intersection
Traffic passes as work continues in the middle of Camino Del Rio at College Drive as construction continues on the CDOT project at U.S. Highway 550/160.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo…
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Bayfield trustees support higher price for bulk water
Town Manager Chris La May proposed the increase. He noted in his staff report that the town spent $260,782 in 2007 to buy land and construct the bulk water salesman…
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James Michael “Herm” Harrmann
HARRMANN Herm was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 10, 1953, to Albert and Dale Harrmann. Herm found his home in Durango in 1975, exploring the mountains and deserts of…
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Joseph E. “Joe” Melrose
MELROSE Mr. Melrose was born Aug. 18, 1944 in Durango, the son of Guy and Esther Melrose. He was a native-born, fourth-generation La Plata and Archuleta County resident. Joe was…
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Women’s business conference set for July 24
This conference is offered annually in Durango to help increase the sustainability and success of women-owned businesses throughout the region. The event promises to give female entrepreneurs new skills and…
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There was more fun after the parade
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Calendar of Events
Bayfield Farmers Market begins, 8:30 until noon, Roadside Park. TUESDAY, JULY 15 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Bayfield visioning meeting on transportation and land use,…
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VALLEY IN BRIEF
The Bayfield High School girls are hosting a coed skills camp for basketball players in first through eighth grades. The camp runs tomorrow and Saturday, July 19. Walk-in registration is…
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Colorado Forest Service offers tips for watering trees
“Adequately watering your trees is the best way to ensure optimum growth and vigor during the summer months,” said Keith Wood, community forestry program manager for the Colorado State Forest…
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Art, events ‘exploding’ next weekend
Off the Beaten Path invites visitors to explore Gem Village