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Slash piles will be burned at Electra Lake this winter
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Slash piles will be burned at Electra Lake this winter

October 12, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald According to the Electra Sporting Club Forest Stewardship Plan, burns will take place on land owned by the club, where slash piles remain from previous fire-mitigation efforts.…

La Plata County commissioners to meet in Marvel
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La Plata County commissioners to meet in Marvel

October 12, 2017

du1-i-syn Community members are encouraged to participate in a conversation about issues in La Plata County. “We want folks involved in talking about our county’s future, and we want to…

Durango Public Library to hold Halloween story time
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Durango Public Library to hold Halloween story time

October 12, 2017

Stories, songs, rhymes, trick-or-treating and other fun activities will be featured. Story time will last about 30 minutes, and attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. The event is free and…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 11, 2017

du1-i-syn Tuesday 8:28 a.m. Someone reported a violin stolen in the 2000 block of Main Avenue. 8:56 a.m. A driver sent his or her vehicle into a parking meter in…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 10, 2017

du1-i-syn Tuesday 12:56 a.m. A drunken man was threatening others with a knife or gun in the east 100 block of College Drive. Police made an arrest. Monday 2:34 p.m.…

Cortez residents wins esteemed El Pomar award
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Cortez residents wins esteemed El Pomar award

October 10, 2017

Some of the award recipients at United Way’s “Breakfast of Champions” on Sept. 26. From left to right: Malaka Anderson of Axis Health, M.B. and Chuck McAfee, and Jay Wood.…

Kiwanis Club to hear from fire chief
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Kiwanis Club to hear from fire chief

October 10, 2017

Doughtydu1-i-syn Fire Chief Hal Doughty will talk about the upcoming bond issue. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit…

FLC Board of Trustees to hold meetings
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FLC Board of Trustees to hold meetings

October 10, 2017

du1-i-syn A special meeting will be held with the presidential search consultant at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the president’s conference room at Berndt Hall. No public comment will be taken.A…

FLC to host business affairs, governance meetings
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FLC to host business affairs, governance meetings

October 10, 2017

du1-i-syn The Business Affairs Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m.The Governance Committee will meet at 2 p.m.For more information, contact Peggy Sharp, deputy secretary to the Board of Trustees, at…

Come hear about Medicine Horse Center
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Come hear about Medicine Horse Center

October 9, 2017

Learn about the Medicine Horse Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mancos Public Library, 211 West First St., in Mancos.The Journal file The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.…

Join Commissioner Lachelt for lunch
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Join Commissioner Lachelt for lunch

October 9, 2017

Lacheltdu1-i-syn All county residents are invited to take advantage of the central location and lunch hours to visit with her about issues facing La Plata County and the region. Call…

Animas Grange to host cheesemaking presentation
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Animas Grange to host cheesemaking presentation

October 9, 2017

Dan James of James Ranch cuts a slice of cheese from a large wheel at the La Plata County Fairgrounds during the Holiday Farmers’ Market in 2010.Durango Herald file The…

Enjoy coffee with Mayor White
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Enjoy coffee with Mayor White

October 9, 2017

Whitedu1-i-syn Everyone is invited to come discuss municipal affairs and concerns with the mayor.

Learn computer basics in Ignacio
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Learn computer basics in Ignacio

October 9, 2017

Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave.Pine River Times file No computer experience…

Ignacio library to offer free legal clinic
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Ignacio library to offer free legal clinic

October 8, 2017

Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help with forms and explain the process of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues…

Animas River Trail detour planned at Santa Rita
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Animas River Trail detour planned at Santa Rita

October 8, 2017

The section of trail will close Oct. 23, weather permitting, and it is expected to reopen during spring, 2018. The bypass will be available during the closure. River users will…

Geological society to meet
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Geological society to meet

October 8, 2017

Ali Jaffry of Applied Stratigraphix will present “A Sequence Stratigraphers Perspective on Layer Cake Stratigraphy.” The meeting is open to all. Reservations are required, and cost is $20 per person.…

Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame board adds Durangoan
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Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame board adds Durangoan

October 7, 2017

Drumdu1-i-syn Drum currently serves on the Southwest Council for the El Pomar Foundation. In the past, she has been chairwoman of the Mercy Health Foundation board, Durango Chamber of Commerce…

Bayfield Lions Club to offer vision screenings
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Bayfield Lions Club to offer vision screenings

October 6, 2017

Ivan Joseph, a student at Southern Ute Montessori Indian Academy, is screened last month by Ken Gaherty of the Bayfield Lions Club.Courtesy photo The screenings detect vision problems in children,…

League of Women Voters to host events
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League of Women Voters to host events

October 6, 2017

At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, there will be a forum for Bayfield School Board candidates at Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. The public will be able to meet…

Friends of the Arts to hold luncheon, silent auction
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Friends of the Arts to hold luncheon, silent auction

October 6, 2017

Entertainment by Daniel Russell, Durango Voice winner, and couples from Dancing with the Durango Stars will be featured. Advanced reservations must be made before Monday, Oct. 9. Cost is $45.…