Local News lead

Parade winners announced

Most patriotic – La Plata County Sheriff Most humorous – Bayfield Reality Most creative – Dennis Evers Family & Billy…

July 13, 2017

County adding turn lanes on CR 501 near BHS

La Plata County Public Works is starting a turn-lane project on County Road 501.Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times Crews will…

July 11, 2017

Pine River Times news

558 Fire grows to 3.5 acres

Dubbed the “558 Fire,” it was ignited by lightning in the San Juan National Forest, and is being contained and…

July 7, 2017

Pine River Times news

Lightning strike burning less than an acre east of Bayfield

Light smoke is visible from U.S. Highway 160 between Bayfield and Yellow Jacket Pass. The lightning strike is smoldering in…

July 6, 2017

Pine River Times news

Dancing Spirit holding 7th anniversary show

An artists’ reception and reunion is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Participants are asked to bring a…

April 28, 2017

Pine River Times news

Times columnist wins state press award

Two of McWilliams’ columns were submitted, entitled “Holiday tree provides light and cheer on dark days” and “Participation needed in…

April 28, 2017

Pine River Times news

Free mulch available Saturday

The Bayfield Convenience Center accepts dry, brown yard waste such as tree trimmings, slash, and tree trunks up to 8…

April 28, 2017

Local News

13th Annual Festival of Trees kicks off in Durango

Proceeds benefit Community Connections

November 12, 2016

Local News

Decorations, yard toys hazardous for deer

A hammock or volleyball net is tangled in this deer’s antlers.Courtesy Recently in Durango, a young buck deer became tangled…

November 11, 2016

Local News

State House Republicans oust leadership after lackluster election

Legislature remains split for upcoming session

November 10, 2016

Local News

Joining law enforcement a tough decision for women

2-day conference offers support, education to female officers

November 9, 2016

Local News

Durango, Bayfield schools get voters’ support

Bayfield bond issue a nail-biter

November 8, 2016

$Southern Utes, BLM settle fracking lawsuit$

Pine River Times news

Southern Utes, BLM settle fracking lawsuit

rule will apply to process

November 7, 2016

Local News

It’s here: Election Day!

A day ahead of Election Day, Ashli Stuckman, deputy chief with the La Plata County clerk and recorder, empties a…

November 7, 2016

Local News

Final hours for voting fast approaching

du1-i-syn All mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday – and it’s too late to mail them back.…

November 6, 2016

Local News

Mancos schools struggling to find substitute teachers

district will appeal CDE performance rating

November 4, 2016

Local News

County tax lien sale set for Nov. 15

$390k in outstanding taxes remain

November 3, 2016

Local News

Judge raises concerns with Colorado ‘ballot selfie’ law

Prosecutors promise not to file charges related to 125-year-old law

November 2, 2016

Local News

Zombie march more of a Halloween street party

arrests directly tied to late-night march

November 1, 2016

Local News

LPEA to conduct Nov. 1 flyover

inspection to pinpoint maintenance needs

October 31, 2016

Local News

Marijuana sickens dog

ingested drug from apple used as pipe

October 30, 2016

Local News

No electric rate hike expected in 2017, LPEA says

Cooperative expanding off-peak hours

October 30, 2016

Local News

Foucault pendulum installed at Fort Lewis College

Scientific instrument in new hall on campus

October 29, 2016

Local News

State Patrol plans Halloween DUI enforcement

Bus will run Saturday-Monday

October 28, 2016