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Soil issues workshop to be held Saturday
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Soil issues workshop to be held Saturday

January 9, 2015

The mountains surrounding Durango were nearly obscured in April 2013 as a round of dust storms moved into the area as seen from U.S. 550 at Farmington Hill. A workshop…

One injury in Highway 160 accident
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One injury in Highway 160 accident

January 9, 2015

Traffic was reduced to one lane for a time after the collision, which occurred about 8 a.m. “One vehicle rear-ended the other,” said Capt. Adrian Driscoll, with the Colorado State…

Babyfield baby could be first in state for 2015
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Babyfield baby could be first in state for 2015

January 8, 2015

Kira and Rayburn Gosney hold their daughter, Evelyn Rose Gosney, who was born at Mercy Regional Medical Center at 12:02 a.m. News Years Day. Evelyn was not only the first…

VALLEY IN BRIEF
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VALLEY IN BRIEF

January 8, 2015

The Pine River Valley Historical Society will have its annual meeting at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Pine River Library. The meeting is open to all members and visitors. The…

Outdoor expo coming to Ignacio
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Outdoor expo coming to Ignacio

January 8, 2015

After it’s created. The expo – the name will be confirmed shortly – is being organized by Emily Meisner, the chairman of La Plata County Economic Development Alliance (LEAD) and…

Calendar of events
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Calendar of events

January 8, 2015

Pine River Valley Historical Society annual meeting, 10 a.m., Pine River Valley Public Library. Thompson & Epperson Ditch annual meeting, 1 p.m. Pine River Public Library in Bayfield. Morrison Ditch…

Just quick enough
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Just quick enough

January 8, 2015

Bayfield's Trevor Gabbard (24) zings a pass underneath Miyamura's Jason Upshaw of Gallup during Tuesday night's action inside BHS Gymnasium. The Wolverine boys won their first contest of 2015. More…

Senior Center lunch menus
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Senior Center lunch menus

January 8, 2015

Friday, Jan. 9 – January birthdays celebrated – Salad bar, roast beef w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, wheat roll, brownie w/ mint chocolate chip ice cream. Wednesday, Jan.…

Bayfield man dies after rear-end car accident
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Bayfield man dies after rear-end car accident

January 8, 2015

As of Jan. 7, details were still sketchy. The Bayfield Marshal’s Office handled the accident, but the incident report wasn’t available Wednesday, except that it happened at 5:36 p.m. on…

Big Picture school is shuttered Friday
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Big Picture school is shuttered Friday

January 8, 2015

Paul Schwarm with ServPro cleans the building housing Durango Big Picture High School and The Liberty School after melted snow and ice on the roof made its way inside on…

Help offered navigating state health market
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Help offered navigating state health market

January 8, 2015

To get health care coverage starting Feb. 1, Coloradans will need to sign up by Jan. 15. Some nonprofit groups are standing by to assist with the process.Courtesy of Luigi…

Officials to take oath of office
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Officials to take oath of office

January 8, 2015

Greg Lyman, district judge for the 6th Judicial District, swears in Tiffany Lee Parker as county clerk and recorder in 2011. Parker again will take the oath Tuesday at the…

Grant application process explained
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Grant application process explained

January 8, 2015

Heather Bailey, who recently began working in Durango’s new State Historical Fund office, will hold a grant-application workshop next week.Durango Herald file photo Bailey will explain the application process and…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

January 8, 2015

Wednesday 11:26 p.m. A man was seen sitting on the side of U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango doubled-over and possibly crying. 1:29 p.m. A possibly intoxicated woman was harassing…

High school students explore career options
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High school students explore career options

January 8, 2015

Trent Lachance, a recruiter with the U.S. Air Force, speaks to high school students about career options available within his branch of the military. The San Juan Board of Cooperative…

Bait trapping mustangs proposed over helicopters
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Bait trapping mustangs proposed over helicopters

January 8, 2015

A helicopter rounds up wild horses and herds them toward corrals in Disappointment Valley during a Bureau of Land Management roundup in August. Now, the BLM is asking for comments…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

January 8, 2015

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…

Fort Lewis Mesa wins governor’s award
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Fort Lewis Mesa wins governor’s award

January 8, 2015

Librarian Chris Conrad reads to students at Fort Lewis Elementary, which won the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for the second consecutive year.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo The award goes to…

CenturyLink services restored near Hermosa
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CenturyLink services restored near Hermosa

January 8, 2015

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>Matt Edwards a data technician with CenturyLink works on restoring 84 channels that carries land-line phone and internet in Hermosa that was out since last Saturday night after…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

January 7, 2015

Road Runner Transit has made changes in its 2015 schedule which will take effect Monday. The Ignacio to Durango route has been increased to five runs per day, with an…