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Cattlemen announce chuck wagon cook-off results

The best wagon award went to Rodney Carrkier of the Canyon Trails Ranch of Cortez. Second place in the wagon…

July 31, 2014

Credit cards changing for cardholders, merchants

Christina Graybill, left, of Pine River Valley Bank, tries scanning a credit card on the bank's new mobile processing service…

July 31, 2014

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Rex H. Howard

Mr. Howard was born April 10, 1924 in Gravette, Ark. to Jesse and Bertha Howard. He served with distinction in…

July 31, 2014

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USDA honors Bayfield forester

Gretchen Fitzgerald, center, a forester with the San Juan National Forest office in Bayfield, received an award from the U.S.…

July 31, 2014

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Bayfield Parks & Rec announces youth sports schedule

The registration deadline is Aug. 29 for fall soccer and flag football. The soccer and flag football coaches’ meetings will…

July 31, 2014

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Ignacio celebrates 114th San Ignacio Fiesta

The Threadgill family float, commemorating Ignacio's tri-ethnic community, won the grand prize in the Fiesta parade Saturday. More parade photos…

July 31, 2014

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Ignacio trustees want planner

They debated whether they could discuss it at their July 22 meeting, since it wasn’t on the agenda. If not,…

July 31, 2014

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Ignacio housing market study presented to town trustees

Workers commute TO Ignacio

July 31, 2014

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Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, Aug. 1 – Salad bar, hamburger or hotdog, baked beans, pasta veggie salad, tropical fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 6 –…

July 31, 2014

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County finances on unsustainable path

Property tax revenue down by half

July 31, 2014

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La Plata County Fair starts Wednesday

The fair’s main events start on Wednesday when most entries are due. Most judging is on Thursday and Friday. Activities…

July 31, 2014

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Calendar of Events

La Plata County Fair, www.co.laplata.co.us TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 Ignacio Town…

July 31, 2014

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Fiesta prize winners announced

Grand Prize – Threadgill family celebrating 114 years 1st Commercial – Ignacio Family Medicine 2nd Commercial – Take Shape for…

July 31, 2014

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Off the Beaten Path explodes in July Gem Village art festival draws crowds in first year

But that’s exactly where a big art festival took place Saturday, July 19. The industrial and residential area on both…

July 31, 2014

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Patricia Schuler-Mahaney

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney She was born to Harry and Margaret Schuler in Camden, N.J. on Dec. 5, 1952. Raised in Pennsauken,…

July 31, 2014

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David Henry Skusa

Mr. Skusa was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Seymour, Ind., the son of Henry and Marjorie Skusa. He graduated from…

July 31, 2014

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Shop Local Ignacio announces winners

In first place, Ramon Huff received a $70 gift certificate from the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally and a $50 gift certificate…

July 31, 2014

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Local Briefs

If you are between the ages of 6 and 12 and have a passion for birds, you are invited to…

July 31, 2014

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Pushing toward refugee status

Leaders demand action on child-migrant situation

July 31, 2014

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Dayplanner Friday

Rudie Session IPA Release Party, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., 247-5792. Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m.,…

July 31, 2014

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Environmental group scores lawmakers

Sen. Ellen Roberts ranks high for GOP

July 31, 2014

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The Blotter

Wednesday 11:47 a.m. A boy was caught shoplifting from south City Market, 6 Town Plaza. 4:47 p.m. A girl was…

July 31, 2014

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Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain

Cameron Little walks with Darm Im-on, who uses a piece of plastic to stay dry during a brief rain and…

July 31, 2014

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Vacation-rental cap lowered in city neighborhoods

City Council votes to tighten restrictions

July 31, 2014