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Review starts on agricultural uses
County planning commissioners working to update comp plan
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Where will the water come from?
Upper Colorado supply being outpacedby Lower Colorado demand
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Senior Center lunch menus
Pine River Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays (BYO lunch), Wednesdays, and Fridays. Hot lunch is served at noon on Wednesday and Friday. Call…
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Qualifying seniors get property tax relief
A property tax exemption may be available for the tax year 2015, affecting taxes payable in 2016 for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of those who previously…
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VALLEY IN BRIEF
Water policy comments sought Public comment on draft county policies related to water will be taken by the county Water Advisory Commission (WAC) on Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m.…
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Youth basketball fills SunUte
Mid-America Youth Basketball held a boys’ tournament March 21 at SunUte Community Center, with teams from the Four Corners participating. The next area MAYB tournament is April 25 in Durango.
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Calendar of Events
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Poor Boy supper, 5 to 7 p.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church in downtown Bayfield. $4 person, $10 family. La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen banquet and ball, 6 p.m. Sky Ute…
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High fashion in Bayfield?
Yep! Even at a bank! Pine River Valley Bank, as part of its monthly art shows, is displaying a combination of hand-crafted fiber works and photography in April. Crochet artist…
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McFarland manslaughter trial: Law officers take stand
Defense says investigation is flawed
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Committee clears two for LPEA board race
Critics say conflicts of interest taint candidates
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Local Briefs
There are organic pest-control solutions Native Roots Garden Center will host a free class on organic pest control at noon Saturday at 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Participants will learn the…
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Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events 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 Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication,…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Thursday 4:01 a.m. A blue SUV with the doors open was in the parking lot on the east side of Denny’s Restaurant in the 600 block of Main…
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Medical marijuana dispensary robbery: Offer extended to father
Along with son, Joe Griffith charged in pot heist
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Sex-assault victims’ faith in system discussed
Legal path can be difficult, panelists agree
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CDOT’s 4/20 campaign aims to reduce DUIs
Effort reminds people not to drive while high on marijuana
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Chimney fire doused quickly
Firefighters with the Durango Fire Protection District investigate a chimney fire at a home at 26086 U.S. Highway 160, next to Big O Tires. Most responders were recalled shortly after…