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Here’s a leader the White House honored

Anthony Ciocco lead group in work on Navajo Nation ecosystem, trails

Montezuma health director pleads guilty to 2nd DUI

Cooper could face 10 days in jail

Local Briefs

The AARP Smart Driver class will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in the Pine Room, 2500 Main Ave. A three-year insurance discount is…

February DUIs/DWAIs

The following are convictions made in February 2014 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…

Is Durango worthy of your vote?

Durango DEVO is one of the programs that contributes to the city’s cycling wealth. Sarah Tescher, DEVO director, leads a club ride at Fort Lewis College.Durango Herald file photo Durango…

Volunteers needed for Bayfield Heritage Days

In partnership with the Pine River Heritage Society, Bayfield Heritage Days celebrates the Pine River Valley’s ranching and agricultural heritage. The event always has been run by volunteers. In recent…

New Times website to be unveiled today

“The new website does a fantastic job of bringing the Times into the 21st century,” said Melanie Mazur, managing editor of the Times. “We’ll be able to bring more news…

Upper Pine Fire District wins financial reporting award

Photo by Melanie Brubaker Mazur<br><br>Lisa Eckert, the business manager for the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, and Mickey Ramsey, the district's accountant, were credited for helping the district earn…

Adios, Ignacio Junior High

BHS girls survive first Southwestern test

Fleming's fluke beats Alamosa, 1-0

4 locals arrested in $450,000 methamphetamine bust

According to information from Dan Bender at the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, locals arrested are Joseph Fitapelli, 55; Aaron McMinn, 41; Danielle Burton, 38; and Ronnie Gunkel, 41. Durango…

4 vie for seats on Bayfield Town Board

Candidates are incumbent Michelle Nelson and newcomers Matthew Salka, J.J. Sanders, and John Turgeon. Incumbent Tom Au is term-limited. Incumbent Debbi Renfro filed a candidate petition but has withdrawn because…

Ignacio manager pushing workforce housing progress

He reported he’s been working closely with Regional Housing Alliance (RHA) director Karen Iverson and Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) representative Jennifer Lopez, Iverson’s predecessor at RHA. Last year…

Lenora Mary Martinez

Visitation was at Hood Mortuary on Monday, March 17, 2014, followed by a Rosary. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in…

Local donates $3,000 to food backpack program

Photo by Melanie Brubaker Mazur<br><br>A $10 donation came back in a backpack sent home with a Bayfield Elementary family. 'Pay it Forward' was scrawled on it. Bayfield Kids 4 Kids…

Bayberry Jam set for June 21

BAAM Bayberry Jam committee Bayfield

‘Third’ the word for ‘Cats at state

IHS finishes 25-1 with Day 3 win at state 2A tourney

Controlled burns planned at Sauls Creek

Burning could start as early as Monday, March 24, and continue intermittently through April 2. The burns will be south of County Road 527 and Forest Road 755. No more…

Woman honored by CDOT thanks others who stopped

I would hate for that beautiful couple to read your article and feel as if their actions that night went unnoticed. I feel it is appropriate to correct this information.…

Calendar of Events

Pine River Shares Community Potluck, 5 p.m. old BMS gym, 884-4747 Bayfield Early Education Program Cowboy Luau, 5:30 until ? at the Billy Goat Saloon, 884-7137. Benefit dinner for Cystic…

Wolverines bringing ruckus to Farmington

But with a 10-0 slam-rocking of the green-clad Farmington JV last Saturday, Bayfield baseball’s got to celebrate the Irish holiday a bit early. Improving to 4-and-0 overall under new Coach…

Valley in Brief

Tickets for the La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Banquet are now available.  The banquet will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center in Ignacio.  Tickets can…

BHS varsity team wins regional Knowledge Bowl

This win qualifies them for the state meet in Colorado Springs on April 16-17. Scoring 95 points in the varsity competition were Henry Walter, Ben Young, Mitchell McCloskey, and Nate…

Lady ‘Cats blanked in Pagosa Springs

“We haven’t even had a full go as a squad,” he said, relaying the Lady Bobcats’ 9-0 loss from that afternoon’s match at Pagosa Springs. Assistant Coach Tabitha Nickerson and…

Local Briefs

Friends of the Durango Public Library Bookstore now features a bargain cart of popular fiction and other categories for $1 each. Regular bookstore categories include Durango and the West, children’s…

FLC snubbed again at Capitol

Other schools to receive funds

Dayplanner Friday

Gary Watkins, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. FNO/2 (guitar & vocals), 6 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave., 403-8182. Salsa Night, 6 p.m.; Top 40…

Winter survivors

A herd of elk rests in a fenced-in pasture just off U.S. Highway 550 near Animas Valley Elementary on Wednesday afternoon.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

From small acorns …

Recently back from the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Lanny Barnes, left and twin sister Tracy Barnes work with Ignacio Middle School twin brothers, 12-year-old seventh-graders Lawrence, left, and Lewis…

Udall: Release report on CIA

He cites ‘ineffective’ and ‘brutal’ program