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Gun range is under fire for loud noise
Petitioners: Move La Posta site to more rural location
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The Blotter
Friday 12:04 a.m. An intoxicated man was lying on the ground at the Conoco Express Mart, 901 Camino del Rio. 12:20 a.m. A woman reported several cones being stacked by…
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Local Briefs
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present Karen Adams at 7 p.m. July 1 at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St. in Cortez. Adams will discuss Ancient…
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A Colorado company to watch: FastTrack
FastTrack is one of 50 Colorado businesses to win the award from among more than 1,200 nominees and 106 finalists. The program is supported by the Colorado Office of Economic…
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Local unemployment rate is down in May
The unemployment rate in the county in May was measured at 4.3 percent, a decreased from April’s 4.5 percent. The unemployment rate for the same time period last year was…
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Proud preparation
Jane Betzing with Animas Trading Co., 1015 Main Ave., creates a chalk drawing in front of the business Friday to highlight its role as a sponsor of the Four Corners…
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May DUIs/DWAIs
The following are convictions made in May 2014 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…
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Nonprofit health facility changes personnel
Jeff Emerson, account executive of large and small group sales in the Grand Junction office, has expanded his territory to cover all of Colorado’s Western Slope including Durango. Lisa Aigus…
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Hop on a bike, take a walk or catch the bus
Clean Commute Week will kick off today at Durango Farmers Market
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County plan gets renewed interest
County Commissioners Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff were asked about plan revival at an “On the Road” meeting Monday evening in Bayfield, and right before that at a Pine River…
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Free summer meals start in Ignacio
Meals will be served at the new elementary school on County Road 320. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to…
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Roads, emergency communications dominate ‘on the road’ discussion
County commissioners meet in Bayfield
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New owner expands pet salon in Bayfield
Karista Fogarty has remodeled and renamed Pawsh, the pet supply and grooming store on Mill Street. She's shown here with her three dogs.PHOTO BY MELANIE BRUBAKER MAZUR One reason for…
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Getting ready for the Fourth
Bayfield Public Works crews were busy last week getting flags and banners up for Flag Day on June 14, as well as preparing for Independence Day. Logan Kerr, on ground,…
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Browns celebrating 50th anniversary
Jerry and Carolyn Brown in 1964.du1-i-syn They were married June 19, 1964, in a double wedding at the Church of Christ in Winters, Texas. They have two children, Gavin Brown…
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Fire season starting in New Mexico
The Assayii Lake fire has burned more than 13,000 acres in the Navajo Nation between Gallup and Farmington. The fire is in the Chuska Mountains near the Arizona border. Smoke…
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State flowers blooming
Columbines, the state flower of Colorado, are starting to appear in abundance on Mill Street in downtown Bayfield. While these particular blooms are in Wolverine colors, another bunch nearby is…
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Valley in brief
Want to make music and dance around the Pine River Library’s fire pit this summer? The library is hosting three drum circles, with the first one scheduled for 7 p.m.…
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Calendar of Events
Vallecito Service League chili supper, 5 to 7 p.m. community event center at 17000 CR 501. Proceeds benefit 4th of July fireworks display. SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Four Corners Pet Expo,…
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Musicians taking stage for Bayberry Jam tomorrow in Eagle Park
The event features local music and supports music education and programs in Bayfield. From noon to 1 p.m., there will be various school ensembles from all of the local schools.…
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Bayfield Chamber selling tickets for duck race
Tickets cost $5 each or five for $20. Cash prizes are for $100, $50 and $25. Tickets are available at Wells Liquor, Bayfield Chiropractic, the Associates Group, Pine River Valley…
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Pete Millich, Sr.
MILLICHdu1-i-syn Pete was born June 6, 1935 in Ignacio, the son of Emil and Virginia Millich. He grew up in the Oxford-Ignacio area. Pete attended Ignacio schools where he met…
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Emma L. Wales
WALESdu1-i-syn Mrs. Wales was born Sept. 6, 1917 in Liberal, Kan.,, the daughter of H.C. and Kate Brisendine. She grew up in Liberal, graduating from Liberal High School in 1935.…
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Dousing fire in Rotary Park
The Durango Fire Protection District and Durango Police Department responded to a small fire along the east bank of the Animas River at Rotary Park on Thursday evening. Capt. Steve…
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Flagging down the train
Evan Buchanan, vice president of operations for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, flags down Engine No. 480 at Eighth Street and Narrow Gauge Avenue on Thursday…
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Bayfield man dies in Utah plane crash
Aircraft goes down in La Sals after heavy-turbulence report