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Proposed group to study long-term future of La Plata Electric Association

Contract with wholesale energy supplier Tri-State could be area of focus

Annual ‘Great Decisions’ discussions start Jan. 30

of eight discussions begins Jan. 30

National parks cut back on free days

needed for backlogged maintenance

Child Health Plan Plus funding may expire; state advises looking at alternatives

950 people in La Plata County use program

How to care for your holiday poinsettia

Poinsettias flowers are the golden yellow clusters at the center. The red leaves are bracts.Gail Vanik/Courtesy photo Whether you are…

New parking lot available in Sauls Creek area

In 2012, a new parking lot was proposed in the travel management plan for Sauls Creek, where only limited roadside…

Operation Christmas Child collects almost 6,000 boxes in area

The Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child surpassed last year’s Four Corners Colorado Area Team donations of shoebox gifts. The…

Heart Safe to honor life-saving community members tonight

“We have recorded eight cardiac arrest survivals so far this year,” members of the Heart Safe board wrote in a…

Two shows finish holiday season at Community Concert Hall

and Silent Bob Get Old, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy taking stage

Warm, dry weather delays Hesperus Ski Area opening

Natural conditions will determine when people can start skiing

Bayfield Realty holding Christmas light contest

Nominations are due Dec. 19 by emailing a name, physical address and phone number to [email protected], or leave information on…

BP fined $40,000 for 2016 spill into Sauls Creek

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approves fine

Ignacio School Board holding community meeting Thursday

BHS holding holiday concert Thursday

The theme of “The River of Life” will incorporate several river- and water-themed pieces by all the groups, including “Shenandoah”…

D.C. youth tour applications due at LPEA on Jan. 8

“The Youth Tour to Washington D.C. is unique to rural electric cooperatives across the country,” said Mike Dreyspring, LPEA CEO.…

Tribal lights

Holiday lights illuminate a dozen trees in front of the Leonard Burch Building in Ignacio.Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times

LPEA seeks youth for leadership camp

The deadline for application is Monday, Jan. 8. “It’s not just another camp,” said Lonnie Tucker, LPEA communications coordinator handling…

Ignacio School District announces December events

Taste of Christmas, tonight at Ignacio ELHI. Ignacio Multicultural Committee will have a booth at the Ignacio Taste of Christmas.…

La Plata County Fairgrounds fees see increase for first time in 11 years

hike reflects charges in similar counties, officials say

Presbyterian church seeks donations of old bicycles

Bikes and bike parts can be dropped off at the church, located at 89 E. Mill St. in downtown Bayfield.…

Wolf Creek Ski Area opens

Wolf Creek Ski Area recently announced its opening for the 2017-2018 season.Courtesy photo Nova Lift, Wolf Creek’s beginner double chairlift,…

Sharing for Thanksgiving

Bayfield Lions are distributing 21 baskets this year for Thanksgiving, complete with a turkey, stuffing, veggies, rolls and dessert. Club…

Bayfield Presbyterians accept challenge from La Junta congregation

town has to wear winner's school colors after state championship game

Lions Club collection donations for Thanksgiving baskets

Donations of non-perishable cranberry sauce, stuffing, green beans, etc. are needed at the Lions Club Hall by Monday, Nov. 20.…