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Protect yourself – and those around you – by getting a flu shot

Contracting the flu can result in up to seven uncomfortable days in bed for a healthy person with a strong…

CSU master gardener applications due Dec. 31

Students will receive training in tree care, vegetables, soils, native plants, water wise gardening, pruning and much more. The training…

LPEA lunch raising funds for local charities

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. guests can enjoy a variety of green chili stews (featuring local Sunnyside meats and…

Honor Society cleans up

Members of the Bayfield High School chapter of the National Honor Society work on several community projects throughout the school…

San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform in Bayfield

The youth orchestra, under the direction of Lech Usinowicz, will also perform the first movement of Sir Edward Elgar’s Serenade…

Poll finds unaffiliated voters don’t like GOP, loathe Trump

Pollster says results 'extraordinary'

Emergency physicians offer advice on avoiding Thanksgiving emergencies

Research from the National Fire Protection Association reveals that in 2017, on average, U.S. fire departments responded to a home…

Ignacio Community Library hosting events

10 a.m. Friday – Open Art Studio: Come work on your art projects with other local artists. 1 p.m. Tuesday…

Cloud re-elected to tribal council

Valdez, Seibel head to runoff election Dec. 14

Plant-a-Tree certificates available for holidays, year-round

Donations can be for any amount above the minimum donation of $10, and donors will receive a personalized certificate noting…

Library honors teens in November

50 dogs delivered to Durango from overcrowded shelter in Texas

Puppies are available for adoption at La Plata County Humane Society

Library hosting murder mystery event

A team will work together to ask questions, eliminate suspects, and find out whodunit! This program is for patrons 18…

Colorado State Patrol tried to find suspect in Bayfield

CSP had a report of a possible sighting of someone who ran from the traffic stop, said Capt. Adrian Driscoll,…

Health department recommends flu shots in October

Flu is among the most common respiratory illnesses in the United States, infecting millions of people every flu season. During…

Cathy Enns is library volunteer of the month

Cathy Enns is Pine River Library's October volunteer of the month.Photo courtesy Pine River Library

Pine River Library honors teen volunteers

The Friends of the Pine River Library are proud to announce Julian Hillyer and Chris Frazee as the October teens…

News in Brief

The 10th annual Pine River Seniors arts and crafts bazaar will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3,…

Bayfield-area planning district to meet Wednesday

The planning process for the district, which covers most of the rural Bayfield area, needs to be re-started, according to…

Bayfield trustees endorse resolutions

Amendment 74The board recommends a no vote on Colorado Amendment 74. “Resolution 406 is a resolution opposing Amendment 74, which…

La Plata Electric Association CEO Mike Dreyspring to retire

Dreyspring: Biggest challenge lies in preparing transition

University of Chicago professor to address annual economic summit

The summit offers more than a dozen speakers and breakout sessions including keynote presenter Dr. Gregory Bunch of the University…

CDOT hosting open house on 160/550 connection

The open house is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. The purpose of this event is…

Delinquent property tax list published in print editions of Herald

Outstanding debt at $509,443 as of this week