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Rain helps reduce risk of wildfire

But moisture could spur growth of potential fuels

Dayplanner Saturday

Meetings and Events Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot. Free breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Florida Grange, 656…

Lawn gone: Durangoans tear out grass to save water

With Colorado’s water future hanging in balance, couple makes statement

Local Briefs

QuickBooks class will give you a start Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango will…

Rain gear required

A pedestrian crosses Eighth Street at Main Avenue on Friday morning as rain moved through Durango. More rain is expected…

The Blotter

Durango Police Friday 1:54 a.m. People camping under the River Road bridge along the Animas River Trail received a verbal…

Bayfield’s Conner Kennedy wins Class 3A long jump at state track and field

BHS senior golden, one inch off record

Money Booth yields $26,000

Local nonprofits collect cash at Sky Ute Casino

Saluting the fallen

Seven local officers remembered during Peace Officers Memorial Day

BB-gun incident brings police to high school

Police responded to Durango High School on Friday after a report of someone pointing a gun at a driver near…

Needham students wear red noses to fight poverty

International fundraiser helps poor children

Rain, snow fall into our forecast

Equipped for the elements, Needham Elementary School physical education instructor Robin Oliger stops traffic to allow school children to cross…

Ignacio dealing with town hall staff turnover

Trustees considering hiring interim town manager

County planning staff continues work on comp plan

Agriculture called 'key' to plan's future

NEWS IN BRIEF

Taste of Spring this weekend at Fox Fire Farms Fox Fire Farms will host its annual Taste of Spring event…

Local housing market is busy Home prices up in Bayfield

Numbers of single homes sales in Bayfield are down, but prices are up, according to the Durango Area Association of…

Senior Center lunch menus

Pine River Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays (BYO lunch), Wednesdays, and Fridays. Hot…

Mercy earns sixth ‘A’ grade in hospital safety

Mercy Regional Medical Center has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an “A” grade in…

Still an overall success

Calendar of Events

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 16-17 Taste of Spring at Foxfire Farms, 1 to 6 p.m. Baby animals, live music, tours.…

IHS Choices class finishes year

Members of the Choices class in Ignacio and their horse friends.Courtesy photo Ignacio High School Choices class members held their…

Bayfield Education Foundation receives 1st donation

Gift from Southwest Ag to support summer tutoring

A loving farewell

Members of the Crane and Phelps families, along with friends of Aria Crane, released balloons at the 12-year-old's memorial service…

A beefed-up market

Ranchers benefitting from higher prices, higher demand, but consumers must pay up