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Convicted sex offender moves to Bayfield
William Ed Vollert William Ed Vollert, 29, has moved to 7453 CR 510, south of Bayfield. Sex offense convictions related to Vollert were from cases in 2008 and 2009 and…
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BLM releases management plan
The multi-agency planning effort, which included extensive public participation to determine suitable uses in the planning area, provides up-to-date oil and gas leasing directions on more than 500,000 acres of…
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Locals turn out for ‘Cabin Fever Reliever’
Then visitors got to bid on a big assortment of homemade pies and other desserts. Ron Dunavant served as auctioneer. He assured bidders that the “Colorado brownies” did not contain…
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Bayfield Elementary focuses on reading
School trying specialists, reading week to promote interest, improve scores
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Concert Hall welcomes Meyer and Marshall
Masters of modern acoustic mix bluegrass, classical
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Group forming to support Bayfield sales tax proposal
Bayfield town officials want to give a one-percent sales tax hike another try, and this time they’re asking citizens to form a group to support the concept. The question was…
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valley in brief
The Bayfield Lions Club Foundation, a separate entity from the Lions Club, will hold its annual fundraising banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11. The proceeds will benefit the next…
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Forest Service holding meeting on spruce beetles
Tom Eager, USFS Gunnison Research Center insect and disease expert, will lead a discussion on spruce beetle biology. San Juan National Forest resource specialists will lead a discussion on the…
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Downtown Colorado team visiting Bayfield
The group focuses on helping local communities harness and leverage financial investment in their downtowns. The group will start with a meeting with town staff and elected officials on Monday,…
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IHS boys thump Hotchkiss IHS girls lose 1st round of regionals
Way to go Bobcats! By Joel Priest TIMES SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Mobbed by teammates Hilda Garcia and Alejandra Lujan immediately after smashing away what could have been a game-tying three-pointer against…
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Calendar of Events
Chili contest and Irish bingo, 5:30 p.m. Mt. Allison Grange Hall, 799-3064. Daylight savings time begins. Set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. Yuck. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Bayfield…
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Domino’s robbery suspects arrested in California
Sacramento couple will be tried in Grand Junction
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LPEA brass set a meet in Pagosa Springs
The meeting has no agenda except for what community members want to discuss. Questions and comments on the utility’s service are welcome. Further information is available from Laura Rome at…
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Ignacio protesters slam SUCAP over employment issues
Protesters gathered from Thursday outside the offices of Southern Ute Community Action Program in Ignacio, decrying the organization’s alleged unfair treatment toward Southern Utes.Courtesy of Yasmina Mickas Judy Lansing, who…
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Local Briefs
Sacred Heart Parish and the Knight of Columbus will serve fish tacos from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 254 East Fifth Ave. Florida Road…
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McClellan: ‘I’ve never heard of this designer’
Part-time Durango resident defends his furniture piece to Ellen DeGeneres
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Banff film festival coming March 14
The Banff Mountain Film Festival has been venturing annually to Durango.Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Wild The Banff Mountain Film Festival offers films on these two subjects as well as nine…
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Durango man gets 12 years for attempted sex assault
Lawrence Berry, 55, sentenced for attempted sex assault
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The Blotter
Thursday 12:43 a.m. A report of people vandalizing a building in a shopping center in the 1400 block of East Third Avenue proved unfounded. 12:51 a.m. Someone was arrested as…
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Dayplanner Friday
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, presentation and leadership…
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3 states’ sheriffs sue over legal pot
La Plata County’s Sean Smith, however, ‘not aware of any lawsuit’
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Local Briefs
La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours to meet with residents from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center…