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IHS, BHS grads receive LPEA scholarships
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IHS, BHS grads receive LPEA scholarships

May 29, 2014

Dylan Pearson, a graduate at Ignacio High School, have been awarded LPEA’s 14th Annual John Voelker Memorial Scholarships, $10,000 for two years, for vocational, technical school or junior college. Pearson…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

May 29, 2014

Pine River Valley Heritage Society museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. FRIDAY, MAY 30 Final day to sign up for Bayfield Yardsale Day map for early…

Francis Cameron “Frank” Jesmer
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Francis Cameron “Frank” Jesmer

May 29, 2014

JESMERdu1-i-syn Mr. Jesmer was born June 4, 1941, in Denver, the son of James and Marcella Jesmer. He grew up in Kremmling, where his father was the town sheriff. The…

Luter graduates with DDS degree
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Luter graduates with DDS degree

May 29, 2014

2005 Bayfield High School graduate Brandon Luter graduated with Honors with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery on May 23, 2014 at the University of Colorado on the Anschutz…

DAHLIA BLUE OGDEN
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DAHLIA BLUE OGDEN

May 29, 2014

OGDENdu1-i-syn Dahlia was born to Neil Thomas and Courtney Anne (Jakobsen) Ogden on July 21, 2012, in Durango. Her family had moved to Denver from Bayfield to be closer to…

What happened?
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What happened?

May 29, 2014

Organizers and participants reflect on the much-maligned 43rd IHBC

No record high temp, but the river swells
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No record high temp, but the river swells

May 29, 2014

Wednesday was the hottest day of the year to date, according to the National Weather Service. The previous high was 80 degrees on May 17. The warm temperatures are causing…

Inflatable Rodeo set for June 8
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Inflatable Rodeo set for June 8

May 29, 2014

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trails Tours Inc. will host the fifth annual Inflatable Rodeo on June 8 as part of the 2014 Animas River Days, which runs June…

River Run for Orphans changes event dates
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River Run for Orphans changes event dates

May 29, 2014

River Run for Orphans, which has raised more than $440,000 for orphans around the world, has had to change the date for its seventh outing because the original date, Aug.…

Free transit service available Saturday
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Free transit service available Saturday

May 29, 2014

The San Juan Basin Health Department is sponsoring free rides on Durango Transit. It’s an initiative to encourage residents to consider alternative transportation and cost-saving methods to commute or travel…

Puppy lovers ante up $3,805 for Eva
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Puppy lovers ante up $3,805 for Eva

May 29, 2014

Eva, now nearly 8 weeks old, was rescued from euthanasia but a veterinarian has discovered a heart problem that will prove fatal unless surgery is performed.Courtesy of Lisa Parker As…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

May 28, 2014

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 Botanical Society will host a free garden tour, 9:30…

Summertime, and the living is easy
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Summertime, and the living is easy

May 28, 2014

A group of eighth-grade students from Miller Middle School enjoy post-school drinks at Starbucks Coffee Co. on Thursday afternoon. They all graduated today and will be moving on to Durango…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 28, 2014

Thursday 12:55 a.m. Someone reported a band playing loud music in the 900 block of Main between Moe’s and Tippy Canoe. Wednesday 111:45 a.m. Someone called the police to report…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 28, 2014

Caleb Gates, licensed acupuncturist, will discuss “Resolving Seasonal Allergies, Sinusitis and Allergic Asthma,” using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics; safe, non-invasive treatments to resolve allergy symptoms at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Program…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 28, 2014

Tuesday 8:06 a.m. An intoxicated man was arrested for attempting to steal a car behind the Leland House Bed & Breakfast, 721 East Second Ave. 1:55 p.m. Two women were…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

May 28, 2014

Marvel Grange will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee will…

Southern Ute hold election today
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Southern Ute hold election today

May 28, 2014

Voting started at 7 a.m. and will end at 7 p.m. Tribal members can vote at the Sun Ute Community Center at 390 Mouache Drive in Ignacio. Six candidates running…

Fund drive aims to fix puppy’s heart
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Fund drive aims to fix puppy’s heart

May 28, 2014

Eva, now nearly 8 weeks old, was rescued from euthanasia but now faces a fatal heart problem unless surgery is performed.Courtesy of Lisa Parker Eva, a now 8-week-old puppy rescued…