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Southwest Studies to host a solstice celebration Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will celebrate the summer solstice…

June 12, 2015

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Dayplanner Saturday

Meetings and Events Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.org. A Smart Driver Safety class, defensive…

June 12, 2015

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Saddlin’ up through Smelter

Boaters brave enough to raft Smelter Rapid through the Whitewater Park were few and far between Friday afternoon at Santa…

June 12, 2015

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Car cruise cancelled

Due to the very high likelihood of rain on Saturday, June 13, the Car Cruise has been cancelled by the…

June 12, 2015

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Frank O. Bowman Jr. dies at age 93

Founded the geology major at FLC, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

June 12, 2015

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County government offices moving

Several county government offices are moving out of the courthouse starting today. They are moving diagonally across the street to…

June 12, 2015

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Calendar of Events

Friday, June 12 Customer Appreciation Day, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First National Bank of Durango main office, 259 W.…

June 12, 2015

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Bayfield School Board OKs budget

The Bayfield School Board approved a preliminary 2015-16 budget Tuesday evening with $13.8 million in general operations spending. The budget…

June 12, 2015

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Marshal’s office awarded grants

The Bayfield Marshal’s Office is pleased to announce two grants from the Justice Assistance Grant program from the Department of…

June 12, 2015

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Education news

Ballew wins ag award at IHS Dylan Ballew has received the Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, Ignacio High School’s highest honor…

June 12, 2015

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Get set to Bayberry Jam on Saturday

Sarah Aamot performing at the 2014 Bayberry Jam in Eagle Park.Times file photo by David Brown Media BAAM! (Bayfield Association…

June 12, 2015

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news in brief

Lions Club holding pancake breakfast The Bayfield Lions Club will hold its annual Fourth of July breakfast from 7 to…

June 12, 2015

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Semler-Gifford

Wayne and Melody Semler of Bayfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Lynn Semler, to Cody Lynn Gifford, the…

June 12, 2015

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McFarland: Two years for homicide

Judge Lyman says he’s sad to see Silverton man still in ‘denial’

June 12, 2015

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Vallecito release has homeowners on edge

‘So far, it’s doing well, it’s holding up’

June 12, 2015

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Man safe after jumping from Bakers Bridge

‘Do something else,’ the Sheriff’s Office cautions

June 12, 2015

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Gravel pit on the mesa?

A new permit for the Bondad-area mine spans 220 acres

June 11, 2015

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New flash flood warning in effect Thursday

The Pine River in Bayfield is running high due to releases from Vallecito Dam, heavy snowmelt, and recent rains.PHOTO BY…

June 11, 2015

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Bayfield, county officials discuss joint planning

Town of Bayfield and La Plata County officials met June 11 to discuss a joint planning agreement for development on…

June 11, 2015

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Local jurisdiction over forests clears a hurdle

U.S. House panel supports bill backed by Tipton

June 11, 2015

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Arts Center gains members

Annual meeting held Thursday

June 11, 2015

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Plans floated to deal with water woes

From aging delivery systems to supply

June 11, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Thursday 12:42 a.m. Someone requested an officer to check on a suspicious-looking person who was on the Ninth…

June 11, 2015

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Knowledge Bowl team moves up in national competition

Team returns home from Washington, D.C.

June 11, 2015