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Talk planned on Navajo, Anasazi ties
An archaeologist with expertise in rock art will talk about how traditional Navajos see ties to the Anasazi next month in Cortez.Courtesy Photo William Tsosie, Jr., who received his degree…
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Caroling and lighting of the tree planned tonight
Residents watch the lighting of the tree in this file photo. The tree will be lit again this year about 6:30 p.m. at Buckley Park.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo At…
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Local Briefs
The Southwest Colorado Workforce Board will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Cortez First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Agenda items will include regular Workforce Board business.…
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Preparing for the Turkey Day gorge
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Community Turkey Day meal goes off with aplomb
Last-minute shoppers not always culinary experts
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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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Senior Center lunch menus
December holiday schedule – The Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 31, and Friday, Dec. 26. Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Salad bar, combo burrito smothered w/…
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Santa jar donations help people in need
This program is one requesting financial assistance from the Bayfield community to support our annual Christmas projects designed to bring cheer to community children and needy families. Collection jars have…
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Ignacio Shur Valu comes down
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County planning commissioners approve new driveway standards
Rules would apply to new rural construction
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This kid will be mayor someday
Bayfield Elementary Primary School had career day on Nov. 21, where students wore uniforms of what they want to be when they grow up. Kindergartener Jakob Hartley, left, dressed as…
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October births at Mercy Regional MedicAl Center
Maygen & Luke Ives, Yellow Jacket, Henry Joe, 7lbs. 3oz, 4:43 pm, October 3, 2014 Vanessa Rodriguez & Daniel Lopez, Bayfield, Makaveli Jaidyn, 6lbs. 4oz, 9:00 pm, October 6, 2014…
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Cost of replacing 2 bridges keeps going up Bayfield scrambles for street funding
Replacement costs for Bayfield's two bridges on Bayfield Parkway, shown here last spring, have risen sharply since the Town of Bayfield took over their ownership and maintenance in 2011.TIMES FILE…
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Calendar of Events
Holiday in the Village, wagon rides, Christmas sales and more at various merchants in Gem Village, 884-0565. TUESDAY, DEC. 2 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3…
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Valley in Brief
Bayfield Early Education Program will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. There are two seatings for breakfast at 8 or 9:30 a.m. at the Bayfield Elementary…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Durango Turkey Trot, 5 mile race and 1 mile run for kids, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Clock Tower, check-in, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Education Business Hall lobby, http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=4650. Thanksgiving service, 10:30-11:30…
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The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues to accept applications from La Plata County residents who wish to serve on one of these county boards and commissions: Board…
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Some Thanksgiving help from a visitor
Tanya Burke of Oak View, California, who is in town visiting friends, helped carve turkeys for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday afternoon at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. “She…
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Mural adorns wall at DHS to recognize health center
Student arts honor society members at work
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Avalanche course for snowmobilers
Avalanches contributed to at least two deaths to snowmobilers in Colorado last season, one in the La Plata Mountains.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo Classes begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 12…
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You have rights as an airline passenger
Traveling can be stressful when in the friendly skies
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Meeting addresses advances in compressed natural gas use
In this July 26, 2010 photo, Bill Tynes, a supervisor at the Dept.of Public Works garage fills up a DPW truck with compressed natural gas at the DPW station in…