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Herbalist Marija Helt will offer an herb walk and class called “Local Medicinal Weeds” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.…

A musical outlet

Amateurs rediscover passion for playing in concert band

Dayplanner Saturday

Bird walk hosted by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East Second Ave. Gentle Yoga…

The Blotter

Friday 2:57 a.m. A man found sleeping at Schneider Park was arrested, 950 Roosa Ave. Thursday 10:36 a.m. A group…

While we’re going more solar, LPEA buying less power

Co-op doesn’t rely on Tri-State as much, according to annual report

Narrow Gauge Days

Local Briefs

Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center, Hospice of Mercy and Mercy Health Foundation will present “Dear Mother” at 3 p.m.…

Senate sinks bill to prevent wildfires

Some view fire defense as personal responsibility

Firefighters investigate smoke above Seasons Grill

Firefighters with the Durango Fire Protection District investigate smoke coming from the roof of Seasons Rotisserie & Grill on Friday…

Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, May 2 – Salad bar, Swiss steak, whipped potatoes, California veggies, wheat roll, peaches. Wednesday, May 7 – Salad…

Time bank meeting, potluck are Sunday

In a time bank, everyone’s hours are valued equally, no matter what service they provide. Service hours are tracked on-line…

Zircons and ice cream trucks make a strange mix

Proposed Bayfield land use regulation not ready for a vote

Valley IN BRIEF

The Upper Pine Fire Auxiliary will sell breakfast burritos at the 9Health Fair Saturday morning at Bayfield Elementary School. The fair…

Locals envision town’s future

Economic development among top concerns for Bayfield

Building for learning in the 21st century

Ignacio schools incorporate design, technology into new facilities

Demolition before construction

Ignacio moves up age date for this fall’s kindergarten students Youngest kids tend to struggle, teachers say

That was the message from kindergarten teachers to the Ignacio School Board on April 24. They want an earlier cutoff…

Home and Ranch show featured a little bit of everything

School board approves more money for student data system

The Bayfield School Board approved an additional $20,000 Tuesday night for continued program development, bringing the district’s total contribution to…

Cheryl Ann Ireland

IRELANDdu1-i-syn Later, Cheryl and a friend made a move to Hawaii for 18 months. She then moved to Phoenix, Arizona…

Donald Duane Sauer

SAUERdu1-i-syn Don was born Oct. 5, 1957 in Durango to John and Leta Sauer. He grew up in Durango. After…

Pine River Valley in Brief

9Health Fair, 7 to 11:30 a.m., Bayfield Elementary School Yard sale extravaganza, 8:30 to 2 p.m. IHS parking lot (old…

FLC baseball helps out youth team

Six players from Fort Lewis Skyhawk baseball came to practice this week with the Bayfield Cobras, a 9-10 team in…

Firewood permits on sale

Permits, which come with a brochure and map, are available at: Columbine Ranger District, 367 South Pearl, Bayfield San Juan…