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Junction Creek restrooms now open
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Junction Creek restrooms now open

July 28, 2019

CRC Janitorial Services Inc. has agreed to maintain the bathroom for the 2019 season, allowing the San Juan National Forest to reopen the facility. The restroom is expected to remain…

Weekly planner for July 29-Aug. 2
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Weekly planner for July 29-Aug. 2

July 27, 2019

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/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or call…

LPEA announces Round Up grants for July
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LPEA announces Round Up grants for July

July 23, 2019

During the Round Up Foundation board meeting in July, Round Up grants were made to Loaves & Fishes of Archuleta County ($2,000), the Pagosa Springs Historical Museum ($1,057) and the…

City announces lane closure on Animas View Drive
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City announces lane closure on Animas View Drive

July 21, 2019

Construction will happen between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is anticipated to last four days through July 25. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to…

City announces upcoming improvements to Lake Nighthorse
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City announces upcoming improvements to Lake Nighthorse

July 21, 2019

This project involves the installation of a shade pavilion, retaining walls, paved walkways, picnic tables and an accessible fishing dock. Access to Lake Nighthorse will remain uninterrupted during construction, however,…

Residents asked to report bear and trash incidents
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Residents asked to report bear and trash incidents

July 21, 2019

If residents would like to help reduce human-bear conflict and make where they live safer for both residents and bears, it’s important to report violations. City of Durango residents may…

Weekly planner for July 22-26
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Weekly planner for July 22-26

July 20, 2019

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/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

Rummage sale to benefit Durango Food Bank
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Rummage sale to benefit Durango Food Bank

July 18, 2019

The sale will feature new and used items, including tents, sleeping bags, clothing, school supplies, bedding, tools, dishes, furniture, small appliances and more. For more information, call 375-2672 or email…

Click It or Ticket enforcement to run through July 21
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Click It or Ticket enforcement to run through July 21

July 16, 2019

The enforcement period will run through July 21. Colorado’s seat-belt laws: Adults: Drivers can be ticketed for violating the seat-belt law if they are stopped for another traffic violation.Teens: All…

CPW offers bearproofing advice
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CPW offers bearproofing advice

July 16, 2019

Bearproof your property and cars to help keep your neighbors and Colorado’s bears safe this summer.Courtesy CPW Properly bearproofing your home includes: Closing and locking all bear-accessible windows and doors,…

Weekly planner for July 15-19
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Weekly planner for July 15-19

July 13, 2019

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/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

City announces weed abatement schedule
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City announces weed abatement schedule

July 12, 2019

Spraying will commence Monday and continue through Friday. These areas will be treated: Police substation at Three Springs.Southern Open Space at Three Springs.SkyRidge Open Space.The ditch around the perimeter of…

Tax credit available for disability retrofits extended
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Tax credit available for disability retrofits extended

July 12, 2019

Previously, the tax credit was available only to taxpayers with the illness, impairment or disability. However, House Bill 19-1135 extends the income tax break to the qualified individual’s spouse and…