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Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. Durango AARP Chapter No. 1243 meeting, 10 a.m., Durango/La Plata…

Scrambling to make tax deadline

As the tax deadline closes in Carolyn Varcados, right, with H&R Block in Durango, helps Benda Watts, with her taxes…

A snowball’s chance

Sunday was a wild-weather day

Where else can you experience sun, snow, wind, rain, thunder and lightning at once?

Do you want renewable energy?

New solar agreement can offset users’ electrical costs

Finger-pickin’ good

Members of two different bands, Papa Otis and The Flume Canyon Boys, joined together Sunday afternoon in front of Magpies…

Sheriff: School threat not intended

Schools go into lockdown after misinterpreting Facebook post

Dayplanner Sunday

American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment “The Tao of Bluegrass: A…

Kopp edges Gessler for top GOP spot on governor ballot

Republicans gather at state assembly

Backyard paradise

From halfpipes to terraced gardens, some take it to the next level

DMR ownership explores shake-up

Development will move forward, CEO says

Health fair helps residents take charge

Event provides free, low-cost screenings

No tantrums, just a Meltdown

Bluegrass gathering picks on, rain or shine

Highway curve proves deadly

Motorcyclist dies after missing turn, crashing on U.S. 160

Local Briefs

The Pagosa Springs Plant and Garden Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the County Extension…

New rules for farmers market

Some vendors must have sinks, running water

Dayplanner Saturday

9Health Fair, 7 a.m.-noon, Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker. Trails 2000 Trailwork Season Kick-Off Party, 9 a.m.-noon, Carbon Junction and…

Upper Pine gets staffing grant

The Federal Emergency Management Agency grant will help rural fire districts maintain minimum staffing levels. Upper Pine will supplement two…

Out-of-control burn ignites ‘educational moment’

Fire marshal warns of dry conditions

Dancing at the Meltdown

Students at St. Columba School dance to Colorado College’s Bluegrass Ensemble on Friday afternoon. For 19 of its 20 years,…

Mercy’s Bayfield clinic to open 3 days a week

Town’s ‘welcome’ sign to be replaced

The Blotter

Thursday 4:35 p.m. Two intoxicated men were involved in a physical altercation on Narrow Gauge Avenue. At least one arrest…

Frisky, but risky

Locals don’t blush at sex in public

Stop eating these peppercorn

Salmonella recall in effect for this spice