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Housing costs a problem  in county, RHA says
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Housing costs a problem in county, RHA says

October 23, 2014

Median household income in the county is fairly comparable to state and national levels, she said, but the median home price in the county is 42 percent above the state…

Local news briefs
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Local news briefs

October 23, 2014

The second annual Great Pumpkin Chase starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Momentum 24/7 Fitness in Bayfield Center Plaza. The event is a 5K run and a one-mile walk, and…

LPEA to give out capital credits in November
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LPEA to give out capital credits in November

October 23, 2014

The LPEA board approved the refunds at their Oct. 15 meeting. Most credits will be shown on electric bills, but refunds larger than $100 will be mailed as checks. The…

Bayfield library hires new director
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Bayfield library hires new director

October 23, 2014

Shelly Walchak Shelley Walchak was hired following a unanimous vote by the board of trustees, according to Judy London, the board president “We have followed Shelley’s career over the past…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

October 23, 2014

Tailgate barbecue at Bayfield High School, 5 to 7 p.m. before the BHS-Pagosa football game, hosted by BHS boys basketball team. Free pie night at The Patio! One free slice…

Trading tickets for donations
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Trading tickets for donations

October 23, 2014

The Bayfield Marshal's Office is going pink next week for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Instead of writing tickets with a fine for traffic violations, staff will give warnings and ask…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 23, 2014

Wednesday 4:45 p.m. Two suspicious men were seen by the Durango Public Library possibly doing drugs, 1900 East Third Ave. 8:37 p.m. A man shoplifted two bottles of liquor from…

Solar studies
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Solar studies

October 23, 2014

Payton Blocker, 10, left, waits as senior engineering major Gayle Owen adjusts the telescope while viewing the partial solar eclipse Thursday afternoon from the Fort Lewis College campus. Payton is…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

October 23, 2014

In an effort to ensure compliance with agency agreements between the city of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District, the city building permit application process has changed. Effective immediately,…

Colorado energy use recognized
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Colorado energy use recognized

October 23, 2014

The scorecard measures progress on a variety of energy-efficient efforts, among them utility programs and policies, transportation policies, codes for buildings and state government initiatives. Nationally, Colorado moved up three…

Mail-in ballot tallying begins
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Mail-in ballot tallying begins

October 23, 2014

Parker Mail-in elections are changing that. Every few days, the state’s county clerks and recorders are issuing reports to the Colorado secretary of state on ballot returns. We won’t know…

City to discuss trail systems
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City to discuss trail systems

October 23, 2014

The Natural Surface Trails committee will present a summary of its assessment of the trail systems, which include Overend Mountain Park, Dalla Mountain Park and Horse Gulch, to a joint…

City Span to air guv debate
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City Span to air guv debate

October 23, 2014

So the city of Durango is doing something about that. It’s going to air the Arvada Chamber of Commerce Gubernatorial Forum featuring all six candidates from now through Nov. 3.…

Young Farmers plan film, workshops
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Young Farmers plan film, workshops

October 23, 2014

“Water scarcity in the West and particularly the Colorado River basin is a major challenge of our times,” Kate Greenberg, the Western organizer of Young Farmers said. The three-day event,…

Health experts: Be smart, get flu shot
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Health experts: Be smart, get flu shot

October 23, 2014

Fort Lewis College freshman Morgan Shippen gets a flu shot Tuesday administered by nurse Connie Kane in the Student Union.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald “My husband is getting his, and he wanted…

Changes made to building permit applications
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Changes made to building permit applications

October 23, 2014

Residents in those subdivisions also must show proof of the submittal of building permit plans to DFPD for all commercial and multi-family permits, the city said. Prior to this new…

Want to play free hockey?
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Want to play free hockey?

October 23, 2014

This event is part of the “Come Play Hockey Month” for local youth ages 4 to 9. To register for the event, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com. “We look forward to welcoming families…

Raccoon causes power outage
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Raccoon causes power outage

October 23, 2014

This unfortunate raccoon lost its life after tangling with electrical equipment in Bodo Industrial Park. It knocked out power to 450 customers Thursday morning.Courtesy of La Plata Electric Association The…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

October 22, 2014

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…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

October 22, 2014

Old Fort Farm Stand, 1-4 p.m., west side Student Union, Fort Lewis College. Line dancing, 1:30-4 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 382-6428. Public comment meeting on the…

Demons win and advance
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Demons win and advance

October 22, 2014

The Durango Demons celebrated their first state tournament soccer win since 2011 on Wednesday afternoon at the Riverview Sports Complex after beating Vista Ridge. Nate Curmano, 21, scored the game-winning…

Health-care revival
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Health-care revival

October 22, 2014

Consistent service in Silverton helps isolated hamlet