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Vallecito on – and through – ice
Nearly 200 ice anglers showed up for the 2015 Winter Fishing Contest on Saturday at Vallecito Reservoir, according to Jim Schank of the Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association, the organizer…
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‘Even if you have the money, it’s unavailable’
Child care in La Plata County challenges parents
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Wisdom from a weather whiz
The program director of Durango Nature Studies leads workshops throughout the region on flora and fauna that thrive in the local environments. He teaches kids about winter ecosystems. He takes…
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Local Briefs
San Juan Mountains Association in partnership with Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is recruiting volunteer Trail Information Specialists at Sand Canyon in Cortez. Volunteers will be trained in interacting…
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City and county seek airport feedback
Increased ridership sometimes leads to overcrowding in the waiting area at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. A temporary structure has helped ease the situation for now, but elected officials are…
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Dayplanner Sunday
“Encaustics” class with Michael Billie, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., http://durangoarts.org. Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com.…
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Two valley wrestlers 4th at state
Colter McMenimen at the regional meet in Montrose on Feb. 14.File photo by Joel Priest
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Dayplanner Saturday
Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m., The Southwest Center for Independence, 3473 Main Ave., No. 23. Open house featuring a mini-exhibit of local restaurant memorabilia, 1-3 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West…
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The Blotter
Friday 5:58 a.m. An intoxicated man at a motel on U.S. Highway 160 west asked to go to Detox. Thursday 8:52 a.m. A woman at motel in the 2100 block…
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Skyfest 2015 will be held Feb. 28 in the Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. The event will feature The Motet and The Voodoo Glow Skulls. Doors will open at…
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Herald claims 30 statewide awards
The Herald also picked up second place for general excellence in its class – newspapers under 15,000 circulation. The first-place awards were for a wide variety of coverage, from feature…
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What about the snow?
Typically in mid-February, snow would be covering the ground at the site of this sign about 20 miles north of Durango on U.S. Highway 550. There’s a chance prayers will…
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State lawmakers face off over public safety bill
‘Washington-style politics’ on display in Colorado
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Rocks fall on highway near Coal Bank Pass
The highway was closed, but traffic is being allowed to pass every 15 to 20 minutes. Rock removal began about 2 p.m. [email protected]
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Art sale going well, ends Feb. 28
Nine of the 60 donated items, each priced at $100, sold in the first five minutes, and 25 percent of them in the first day. The sale continues until Feb.…
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What to do about sexual assault in college?
Panel discusses systems in place to address the problem
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Decapitated dragon head under lock, key
Chinese New Year decoration for ‘Arc of History’ in police custody
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Great Old Broads gathering next week
The ladies of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness watch a film last year that conveys the group’s comments and stances concerning illegal all-terrain vehicles usage in Recapture Canyon near…
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BHS principal wants to expand course offerings
Principal Leon Hanhard and the school’s two counselors described the long list of proposed changes to the school board on Feb. 10. Superintendent Troy Zabel cited work done by the…
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Ignacio school construction costs escalate
Around $1.1 million will need to be transferred from the district’s capital reserve fund for the transportation building, or right at $2 million to include the new baseball field, Brian…
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local announcements
Sierra Griffith Grace Harvey of Bayfieldhas been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade…
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Loving pets need homes
Jayne, a pit bull mix, is a member of the Lonely Hearts Club at the La Plata County Humane Society. Lonely Hearts have been at the society for awhile and…
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Eagle elected to tribal council
Ramon Eagle “It’s a good day to fulfill our council seats and continue work going forward,” Tribal Chairman Clement J. Frost said. Eagle will serve out the remaining nine months…