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FRIDAY, FEB. 13 Pine River Valley Bank Community Artist Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Reception for wildland firefighter and photographer…

February 12, 2015

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Art of flamenco coming to Durango

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana performs Thursday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.Photo by Lois Greenfield Graceful and…

February 12, 2015

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Conservation seedling trees available

The Colorado State Forest Service, in conjunction with the La Plata Conservation District, is now accepting applications on a first-come-first-serve…

February 12, 2015

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Ukeleles coming to Bayfield

Be FRANK Foundation will present a six-week after school session for third through fifth grade students on Tuesdays. Classes are…

February 12, 2015

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Rotary raises fun(ds) with Red Ball Express

The big red exercise balls rolled into the finish chute last Saturday afternoon at Durango Mountain Resort for the annual…

February 12, 2015

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Bayfield history on exhibit at library

Your local museum, the Pine River Valley Heritage Society, has an exhibit in the Pine River Valley Library’s front entrance…

February 12, 2015

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Comp plan is back

County starts to update 2001 plan

February 12, 2015

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Speed, DUIs, lack of seat belts

Three behaviors cause vast majority of traffic deaths in state

February 12, 2015

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Locals turn out to love their library

Pine River Library thanks patrons for support

February 12, 2015

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Dylan’s mother calls for arrest of Mark Redwine

D.A., sheriff's office need to focus on son's murder, Elaine Hatfield says

February 12, 2015

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Library starting personal history project

The Pine River Library is starting a program to help older area residents preserve their personal histories. It’s called Heritage…

February 12, 2015

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Local Dems elect their ‘super team’

Newly elected Executive Committee of the La Plata Democrats members are, from left, Bonnie Schmidt-Cabrera, Julie Ginter, Darren White, Wanda…

February 12, 2015

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Popular baby names come and go

New theory on how choices made

February 12, 2015

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Mineral owners ask for protection

Panel OKs compensation if fracking is banned

February 12, 2015

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Pro evaluator to look at FLC president

Thomas’ three-year deal ends in June 2016

February 12, 2015

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Senators call for debate on use of force

Of IS: ‘Every word is going to be pored over to get the job done’

February 12, 2015

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Local Briefs

Internet class offered at Senior Center The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer a computer workshop called…

February 12, 2015

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Teacher appreciation day Monday at DMR

Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort would like to see full lifts Monday for La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Day.Shaun Stanley/Durango…

February 12, 2015

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Dayplanner Friday

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main…

February 12, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Thursday 12:28 a.m. A suspicious man reportedly was undressing inside of Conoco Express Mart, 901 Camino del Rio.…

February 12, 2015

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Ceiling pipe breaks at DHS

Cleanup from a busted sprinkler inside Durango High School was expected to last through Friday, said Karola Hanks, fire marshal…

February 12, 2015

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Llama death not considered a crime

This week’s Crimestoppers call for help, which asked for information about a llama’s death, turned out to be not needed.…

February 12, 2015

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Montezuma County housing grant

The Housing Authority of Montezuma County has received its annual grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to…

February 12, 2015

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State GOP blocks funds for immigrant driver’s licenses

Berthoud Republican: Program encourages illegal immigration

February 12, 2015