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Nebo Fire area closure lifted in Weminuche Wilderness
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Nebo Fire area closure lifted in Weminuche Wilderness

October 27, 2020

Fire crews have been patrolling the 40-acre Nebo Fire, burning in a remote northeastern corner of the Weminuche Wilderness, with air resources and regular infrared flights that have detected no…

City announces street repaving projects
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City announces street repaving projects

October 25, 2020

Street repaving will start Nov. 4 at the intersection of Turner Drive and Bodo Drive. Work is expected to be complete by Nov. 6. Drivers are encouraged to follow detour…

Weekly planner for Oct. 26-30
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Weekly planner for Oct. 26-30

October 25, 2020

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

New Mexico diocese to cease Sunday Mass amid virus surge
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New Mexico diocese to cease Sunday Mass amid virus surge

October 23, 2020

Archbishop John C. Wester is directing churches within the northern New Mexico diocese to cease regular Mass schedules after Sunday. He’s encouraging Masses to be streamed online or recorded so…

Four arrested during drug raid at Cortez motel
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Four arrested during drug raid at Cortez motel

October 22, 2020

A fourth man was arrested for a felony warrant. Suspected illegal drug activity at the hotel at 640 South Broadway has been under investigation and surveillance for the past 11…

City announces completion of Animas River Trail
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City announces completion of Animas River Trail

October 19, 2020

The north end of Animas City Park has been improved with new landscaping and picnic tables. The city would like to thank community members and neighbors adjacent to the trail…

New Mexico Tech shut down after reports of weekend parties
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New Mexico Tech shut down after reports of weekend parties

October 19, 2020

University President Stephen Wells announced on the school’s website that the campus would be shut down Monday. According to Wells, between 50-100 students gathered over the weekend at multiple parties…

Weekly planner for Oct. 19-23
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Weekly planner for Oct. 19-23

October 18, 2020

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

Pine River Library adjusts open hours
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Pine River Library adjusts open hours

October 16, 2020

Monday will now be the only virtual learning day for all Bayfield students, so the library will now be open expanded hours Mondays instead of Tuesdays. The library’s schedule is:…

Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum
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Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum

October 15, 2020

Local candidates running for La Plata County commissioner have been invited and community members are invited to come with questions in hand. The event will honor social-distancing guidelines, and masks…

Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements
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Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements

October 15, 2020

Gazebo improvements will include new lighting and paint and wood repair. Work is scheduled to take two weeks, with the gazebo being open for public use by Oct. 31. For…

COVID-19 tests to be offered in Bayfield
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COVID-19 tests to be offered in Bayfield

October 14, 2020

Testing is for symptomatic people or those who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 either through known contact or general community interaction. No appointment is needed. For more…

City of Durango announces turf fertilization at city parks
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City of Durango announces turf fertilization at city parks

October 12, 2020

Wednesday: Smith Sports Complex.Thursday: Santa Rita large field.Applications are conducted to improve the quality of the parks. Schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions. For more information, call…