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Loaded firearm found at Durango-La Plata County Airport security checkpoint

is third firearm found this year, TSA says

News in brief

The Pine River Times welcomes readers to an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 at…

Hemlock poisonous to horses, cattle, humans

is poisonous to horses, cattle, humans

Vallecito residents meet with county commissioners

About 30 people attended the meeting, along with 10 commissioners and county staff members. A few attendees asked the commissioners…

Burnout planned Tuesday for 842 Fire, health advisory issued

Roads and trails are being used as containment lines, which have been improved by removing hazard trees, brush, and any…

Fire burns 634 acres in HD Mountains

take advantage of dry spell to expand burn area

News in brief

The Mystery Book Club will gather for lunch and conversation to discuss “Death at Breakfast” by Beth Gutcheon at noon…

Eyes to the sky

you need to know about the total solar eclipse

Nominations available for Ignacio School Board directors

Two directors will be elected for four-year terms. To qualify, a candidate must have been a registered voter and resident…

Navajo Code Talker to speak in Cortez

Sandoval, of Shiprock, served five South Pacific tours in WWII

Ignacio library celebrates summer reading

Ignacio School Board seeks input on concealed weapons

The meeting is from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the El Dorado Cafe at 250 Goddard Ave. Anyone is…

CPW offering free entry to state parks on Monday

Veterans, military personnel get free entry in August

Fundraiser Saturday for former police officer

Matt Taylordu1-i-syn Tickets are $20 in advance at EventBrite.com, $25 at the door and $5 for children 12 and under.…

La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Chuckwagon Cook-Off results

du1-i-syn WAGONS First place-Canyon Trails Ranch, came in by team from Cortez Second – Durango Cowboy Church Third – Rafter…

2017 San Ignacio Fiesta results

Michelle Merritt is the 2017 San Ignacio Fiesta Queen.du1-i-syn Queen Michelle Merritt 1st Attendant Elisia Cruz 2nd Attendant Ivy Cuthair…

Resignation leaves opening on Bayfield Town Board

The board anticipates appointing a new trustee at its Aug. 15 meeting. There are typically two meetings per month, on…

Taking in opera

Fe Opera presents varied season

“Jay and Silent Bob” return to Community Concert Hall

Tickets for the show, featuring Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, go on sale today

Library fair gains STEAM

of 300 attends this year's science, arts event

Natural gas prices rising in La Plata County

Industry optimistic about future drilling

County fire restrictions lifted

Rainfall during the past weeks has brought consistent moisture to La Plata County, which includes the areas south of U.S.…

Tailwind selected as company to watch

Manufacturer noted for increase in sales

LPEA names college scholarship recipients

Finlay Marshall, a 2017 graduate of Bayfield High School and Jenna Engelken, a 2017 graduate of Durango High School, have…