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Monday, Oct. 16, 2017

Man found dead Friday was longtime Bayfield resident, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy

Authorities say more information will be available Wednesday

By Jonathan Romeo Herald staff writer

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Fort Lewis College enrollment down 6.6 percent

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La Plata Youth Services

La Plata Youth Services, a nonprofit that serves at-risk youths, has opened in its new location at the former county manager’s house at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

FLC football

Fort Lewis College defeats Colorado State-Pueblo

FLC football

Fort Lewis College football defeats Colorado State-Pueblo.

Wolfpack Challenge

Mountain Middle School students run an obstacle course Friday during the Wolfpack Challenge fundraiser at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. About 180 sixth- to eighth-graders ran as many laps as they could through the obstacle course in 45 minutes.

FLC men's golf

The Fort Lewis men's golf team competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Fall Preview at Hillcrest Golf Club in Durango.

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Man found dead Friday was longtime Bayfield resident, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy

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