Pine River Times News

Durango Fire Protection District

Favorable conditions aid firefighters on East Canyon, Six Shooter fires

Evacuated residents return home near Montezuma-La Plata County line

June 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Local News

Muscanell Millworks donates flooring to injured Bayfield veteran

Dolores company supports veteran injured in Iraq

June 18, 2020 • DelSheree Gladden

Local News

East Canyon Fire at 2,764 acres after ‘generally quiet’ day

Firefighters concerned about blaze spreading south

June 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Animal

Wolfwood Refuge starts evacuation process with wildfire nearby

55 animals needed to be prepped for relocation

June 18, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bondad

Firefighters keep Six Shooter Fire near Bondad at bay

crews reach 25% containment, spokeswoman says

June 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Arts (general)

Ignacio Creative District kicks into gear after coronavirus delays

hopes to tap into $14 billion Colorado arts and culture economy

June 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bears

Bear injured in East Canyon Fire is rescued

Wildlife officials say young bear had severe burns on its paws

June 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Land use

U.S. Senate passes public lands bill; Colorado Dems accuse Gardner of ‘greenwashing’

Act not included with Great American Outdoors legislation

June 17, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gov. Jared Polis warns Coloradans to keep up COVID-19 guard

in cases in nearby states sparks concern for Colorado officials

June 17, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Bondad

New fire breaks out near Bondad, south of Durango

official says Six Shooter Fire has burned 75 acres and is growing

June 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Briefs

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff to offer phone-in office hours

Instead, Westendorff will hold telephone office hours as scheduled. Constituents may reach her at 382-6217 to discuss issues of interest…

June 16, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield has highest census response rates in La Plata County

Pine River Valley rates among lowest in county

June 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane

Emergency incident

East Canyon Fire southeast of Mancos grows to 2,700 acres

Officials worry lack of precipitation could complicate controlling blazes

June 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Budgets and budgeting

Fort Lewis College announces layoffs, furloughs to trim budget

two dozen staff positions impacted; faculty spared from cuts

June 16, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Fire

U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango near wildfire

Canyon Fire grows to 2,703 acres

June 15, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Crime

Armed man arrested after 50-mile chase north of Durango

Pursuit began in Silverton, ended near Hermosa

June 15, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Bayfield

Bayfield mourns passing of Jim Harrington, former town marshal

‘Icon’ in law enforcement left ‘big shoes to fill’

June 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Primary ballots arrive in La Plata County mailboxes

clerk says mail-in safest, easiest way to vote

June 12, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

AmeriCorps programs to hire 350 contact tracers

Applications for the summer positions are open

June 12, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

In candidates’ forum, rivals call out Rep. Scott Tipton’s absence

Democrats and Republican spoke about police, guns, elections and more

June 11, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Bayfield

Bayfield residents say no to a mandatory face mask order

Residents said they are doing their part, survey shows

June 11, 2020 • Shannon Mullane

Bayfield

Bayfield petition moves to ban Confederate flag from parades

gathers about 3,400 signatures

June 11, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Budgets and budgeting

Are we ready to fly again? Durango airport sees uptick in passengers

Traffic remains low at 14% of normal, but that’s an improvement

June 11, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Southern Ute Indian Tribe conducts sweeping communitywide COVID testing

offers free tests for up to 2,000 members

June 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane