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Departed military veterans honored Monday
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Departed military veterans honored Monday

May 29, 2014

Knight, dressed in green camo fatigues, recounted the incident in Ouray Memorial Cemetery Monday morning as part of the Memorial Day remembrance hosted by the Southern Ute Veterans Association. The…

BES citizenship awards announced
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BES citizenship awards announced

May 29, 2014

They presented Presidential Awards for Academic Achievement for significant academic growth during the school year to six fifth graders – Irene Newman, Kira Reily, Kaylee McIntosh, Anthony Parrish, Xander Hovenstein,…

New principal hired for Bayfield High School
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New principal hired for Bayfield High School

May 29, 2014

Tuesday evening they unanimously approved Superintendent Troy Zabel’s recommendation to hire Leon Hanhardt, who is currently assistant superintendent for instructional services in Prescott, Ariz. In his recommendation letter, Zabel said,…

Veterans honor brothers, sisters
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Veterans honor brothers, sisters

May 29, 2014

The Memorial Day observation hosted by the Southern Ute Veterans' Association included a procession from Veterans' Park, where the program started, to the Bear Dance bridge to Ouray Memorial Cemetery.…

LPEA proceeding with challenge to tri-state price increase
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LPEA proceeding with challenge to tri-state price increase

May 29, 2014

du1-i-syn LPEA, Empire Electric from Montezuma County, another co-op, and some large user customers filed a complaint about the Tri-State rate increase with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission in Denver.…

Karp-Napier
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Karp-Napier

May 29, 2014

DCIM100MEDIA They were married May 4, 2014 in Albuquerque. Tabetha attended Bayfield schools until graduation. Michael, the son of Mike and Cindy Napier, graduated from Rio Rancho High School.  They…

SUCAP holding event to view buses
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SUCAP holding event to view buses

May 29, 2014

The event is from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the SUCAP building, 285 Lakin St. in Ignacio. Visitors will get to see the buses and meet the…

IHS, BHS grads receive LPEA scholarships
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IHS, BHS grads receive LPEA scholarships

May 29, 2014

Dylan Pearson, a graduate at Ignacio High School, have been awarded LPEA’s 14th Annual John Voelker Memorial Scholarships, $10,000 for two years, for vocational, technical school or junior college. Pearson…

Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

May 29, 2014

Pine River Valley Heritage Society museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. FRIDAY, MAY 30 Final day to sign up for Bayfield Yardsale Day map for early…

Francis Cameron “Frank” Jesmer
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Francis Cameron “Frank” Jesmer

May 29, 2014

JESMERdu1-i-syn Mr. Jesmer was born June 4, 1941, in Denver, the son of James and Marcella Jesmer. He grew up in Kremmling, where his father was the town sheriff. The…

Luter graduates with DDS degree
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Luter graduates with DDS degree

May 29, 2014

2005 Bayfield High School graduate Brandon Luter graduated with Honors with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery on May 23, 2014 at the University of Colorado on the Anschutz…

DAHLIA BLUE OGDEN
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DAHLIA BLUE OGDEN

May 29, 2014

OGDENdu1-i-syn Dahlia was born to Neil Thomas and Courtney Anne (Jakobsen) Ogden on July 21, 2012, in Durango. Her family had moved to Denver from Bayfield to be closer to…

What happened?
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What happened?

May 29, 2014

Organizers and participants reflect on the much-maligned 43rd IHBC

No record high temp, but the river swells
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No record high temp, but the river swells

May 29, 2014

Wednesday was the hottest day of the year to date, according to the National Weather Service. The previous high was 80 degrees on May 17. The warm temperatures are causing…

Inflatable Rodeo set for June 8
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Inflatable Rodeo set for June 8

May 29, 2014

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trails Tours Inc. will host the fifth annual Inflatable Rodeo on June 8 as part of the 2014 Animas River Days, which runs June…

River Run for Orphans changes event dates
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River Run for Orphans changes event dates

May 29, 2014

River Run for Orphans, which has raised more than $440,000 for orphans around the world, has had to change the date for its seventh outing because the original date, Aug.…

Free transit service available Saturday
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Free transit service available Saturday

May 29, 2014

The San Juan Basin Health Department is sponsoring free rides on Durango Transit. It’s an initiative to encourage residents to consider alternative transportation and cost-saving methods to commute or travel…

Puppy lovers ante up $3,805 for Eva
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Puppy lovers ante up $3,805 for Eva

May 29, 2014

Eva, now nearly 8 weeks old, was rescued from euthanasia but a veterinarian has discovered a heart problem that will prove fatal unless surgery is performed.Courtesy of Lisa Parker As…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

May 28, 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 Botanical Society will host a free garden tour, 9:30…

Summertime, and the living is easy
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Summertime, and the living is easy

May 28, 2014

A group of eighth-grade students from Miller Middle School enjoy post-school drinks at Starbucks Coffee Co. on Thursday afternoon. They all graduated today and will be moving on to Durango…