Pine River Times News

COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds, Upper Pine Fire district

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday to Thursday and Saturday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.9 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, Upper…

December 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Briefs

Southern Ute Tribal Council appoints acting chairman

Valdezdu1-i-syn Valdez will assume all responsibilities of the duties of chairman until the new tribal official is elected by tribal…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Light Up The Town Holiday Parade to take place Friday

The Taste of Christmas committee has planned the event around COVID-19 restrictions in order to keep the tradition alive in…

November 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

As cases rise, Bayfield schools gear up for in-person learning

have raised concerns about decision process

November 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Pine River Library expands digital offerings

Creativebug is a collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, providing on-demand access to expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing,…

November 20, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

SJBPH to host COVID-19 community testing event Friday in Bayfield

Testing is for symptomatic people or those who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 either through known contact…

November 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

With COVID cases rising, Bayfield businesses wonder how best to spend relief funds

distributes $58,000 from CARES Act to help with pandemic recovery

November 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Ignacio School Board announces changes to district schedule

Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 will be professional development days for all staff members at Ignacio Elementary School and Ignacio…

November 17, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Three La Plata County residents recognized for lifesaving acts

performs CPR at gym; firefighters rescue man from sewage tank

November 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Pine River Library launches new ‘Get Outdoors’ program

The first outings will take place on the Vallecito Creek Trail. Participants should meet at the trailhead parking lot. The…

November 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

U.S. Highway 160 crash reported in Bayfield

1 person under investigation for possible intoxication

November 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

Bayfield American Legion celebrates 100th anniversary

River Valley salutes veterans’ service

November 12, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local elections

Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections

increase to provide needed funding

November 8, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

New ‘Program in a Bag’ kits available from Pine River Library

Patrons may stop by the library and pick up a free “program in a bag” kit. These kits contain everything…

November 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Charges dropped against Pagosa Springs man accused of sex assault on a child

two mistrials, special prosecutor says a third trial would produce same result

November 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield High School closes after positive COVID-19 test

Reopening date to be determined, district says

November 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Library and museum

Bayfield library faces setback in new director search

Director Shelley Walchak retires in January

November 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ignacio middle and elementary schools have suspected COVID-19 cases

District quarantines 14 students, six staff members

November 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Forest Lakes says ‘yes’ to new district office

measure includes 25-year, $370,000 loan for new office building

November 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Business

Wooley Wolverine now open

The store offers yarn, fabric and more. For more information, visit www.wooleywolverine.com.

November 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Local elections

Voters say ‘yes’ to Los Pinos Fire tax increase

Revenue to pay for EMS, volunteer program and equipment purchases

November 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat

Vanessa P. Torres secured support with 105 votes. Candidates Marty M. Pinnecoose received 100 votes and Corliss M. Taylor 89…

November 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Alternative energy

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

November 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Environmental issue

Discovery DIY Network wraps up filming of Ignacio off-grid home

‘I’m so nervous about seeing myself on TV’

November 1, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer