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Ideas for fair theme due Feb. 28

fairgrounds or mailed to; La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., Durango 81301. Please label your submission(s) with your name,…

Get your home tested for radon

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates annually 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. and 500 in Colorado can be attributed…

Financial Peace University classes starting in Bayfield

Through common-sense principles, FPU gives people the tools they need to change their behavior and succeed financially. Along with Ramsey…

Education news

GREELEY – Jonathan Robert was among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during fall 2018 commencement…

Quadrivium performing vocal concert at Pine River Library

Quadrivium was formed in 2016 to bring world-class vocal chamber music to Durango and communities throughout the Four Corners area.…

Pies, cakes delight Patio customers

Students in Gay Straight Alliance to attend diversity conference

provides safe place for anyone at Bayfield High School, members say

Mornings sparkle in Colorado

Frost, clouds and wind combine to create spectacular mornings earlier this week to greet residents of the Pine River Valley.…

Bayfield Youth Wrestling holding parent meeting Friday

The first practice will be Tuesday, Jan. 29. Wrestlers must be must be registered prior to their first practice. Children…

Broncos hire new coach, sunsets go orange

Winter snow and ice are reflecting stunning sunsets in Southwest Colorado. A string of storms this week have brought more…

Pine River Shares wants to help federal workers

“We are happy to share all that has been shared with us including food, clothing, energy bill assistance and more,”…

Fundraiser Friday to benefit Mina Francis

The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SunUte Community Center in Ignacio. There is a…

Frost and sun create white winter mornings

So long, 3.2 beer; grocery stores can now sell full-strength brews

stores worry 'it's the beginning of the end'

CPW: new fees will protect Colorado waters from invasive mussels

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife employee decontaminates a boat before it enters Colorado waters.Courtesy photo “Colorado is one of just…

News in Brief

Pine River Library is beginning a weekly code club from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Jan. 8.…

County holding reception for retiring staff

Larson is retiring from his elected position as county assessor after nearly 36 years in office. Spina has been a…

Heartwood Cohousing near Bayfield plans to expand

Highway upgrades will allow more homes to be built in Bayfield

Two trucks crash within an hour on Wolf Creek Pass

Highway closed about 30 minutes for rig carrying potatoes

CPW: be cautious of coyotes

CPW recommends residents discourage coyotes from getting close to their homes and away from pets.Photo courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife…

News in brief

The Allison-Arboles Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Allison Grange at 2622…

Ignacio man acquitted of privacy invasion charges

Flores-Carbajal was accused of filming up the skirt of a woman at Walmart

News in brief

Instead of having a silent auction at the annual Breakfast with Santa, Bayfield Early Education Program is offering “Santa Bundles.”…

Red Cross accepting nominations to honor local heroes

Each year, we recognize people from our community who have stepped forward in times of need, at the American Red…