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Refuge in the valley

Seasonal migration pattern brings elk to lower elevations

February 20, 2015

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The Blotter

DURANGO POLICE Friday 5:58 a.m. An intoxicated man at a motel on U.S. Highway 160 west asked to go to…

February 20, 2015

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Local Briefs

Skyfest music event to be held Feb. 28 Skyfest 2015 will be held Feb. 28 in the Whalen Gym at…

February 20, 2015

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Airline takes off

Frontier cuts all service to Durango

February 20, 2015

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New fare, fewer riders

Trolley’s 36% drop is less than expected

February 20, 2015

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Herald claims 30 statewide awards

The Durango Herald picked up 12 first places among the 30 awards given to the staff’s newsroom members Friday night…

February 20, 2015

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What about the snow?

Typically in mid-February, snow would be covering the ground at the site of this sign about 20 miles north of…

February 20, 2015

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State lawmakers face off over public safety bill

‘Washington-style politics’ on display in Colorado

February 20, 2015

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Rocks fall on highway near Coal Bank Pass

Colorado Department of Transportation crews are clearing large rocks that fell on U.S. Highway 550 between mile markers 57 and…

February 20, 2015

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Art sale going well, ends Feb. 28

The art sale to benefit Mountain Middle School, in which donated pieces are bought without buyers knowing the name of…

February 20, 2015

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What to do about sexual assault in college?

Panel discusses systems in place to address the problem

February 20, 2015

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Decapitated dragon head under lock, key

Chinese New Year decoration for ‘Arc of History’ in police custody

February 20, 2015

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Great Old Broads gathering next week

The ladies of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness watch a film last year that conveys the group’s comments and…

February 20, 2015

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Jeep hits pedestrian at 12th St., Camino

Woman, dog suffer minor injuries

February 20, 2015

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BHS principal wants to expand course offerings

Bayfield High School is transitioning class schedules, course offerings, and graduation requirements, some of that driven by state mandates. Principal…

February 19, 2015

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Ignacio school construction costs escalate

Ignacio School District is projected to have around $190,000 left when current construction projects are finished, a representative from the…

February 19, 2015

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local announcements

Sierra Griffith Harvey named to dean’s list Grace Harvey of Bayfieldhas been named to the dean’s list for the 2014…

February 19, 2015

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Loving pets need homes

Jayne, a pit bull mix, is a member of the Lonely Hearts Club at the La Plata County Humane Society.…

February 19, 2015

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Eagle elected to tribal council

Ramon Eagle Ramona Eagle was sworn into Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Friday, Feb. 13. Eagle claimed her seat on…

February 19, 2015

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Valley in Brief

Legislative Lowdown is Saturday in Durango The League of Women Voters annual Legislative Lowdown is tomorrow starting at 9 a.m.…

February 19, 2015

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Tackle the task

Bayfield 145-pounder Colter McMenimen tries blasting through Olathe's Austin Shank during the 3A-Region IV Championships' first-place match last Saturday in…

February 19, 2015

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Town, tribal council meet in Ignacio

A new stoplight is set to start working on Goddard Avenue in Ignacio in February.PHOTO BY MELANIE BRUBAKER MAZUR Ignacio…

February 19, 2015

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Friends of Rachel brighten day

Members of the Friends of Rachel Club put a valentine and goodies on windshields in downtown Bayfield last week, putting…

February 19, 2015

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Alan Doyle to perform

Front man for Great Big Sea brings solo tour to Durango

February 19, 2015