NO IMAGE Briefs Bayfield Convenience Center closes temporarily for maintenance, cleanup The yard waste area will be closed for several weeks for mulching operations. This area will not accept any materials… October 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Bayfield Trash piles up, requiring Bayfield Transfer Station to close Waste Corp. declines to comment October 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Arson La Plata County woman arrested on suspicion of setting barn on fire caused about $125,000 in damage October 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
Colorado Department of Transportation Truck drivers will be stopped on Wolf Creek Pass to talk dangers of travel 2015 to 2019, nearly 50 trucks crashed on highway, CDOT says October 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
Bayfield Fight is back on in HD Mountains interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback October 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
6th Judicial District Judge rules October trial for Mark Redwine remains a go Defense attorney sought postponement October 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Bayfield Colorado Supreme Court will hear La Plata County, CDPHE lawsuit seeks attorney fees, possibly precedent-setting ruling on retroactive health orders October 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo
Bayfield School District Bayfield schools take second look at COVID-19 policies more in-person learning days, musical instruments on the table October 1, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Bayfield Bayfield Early Education Program celebrates 25th anniversary Decades of change, but the community focus stays the same October 1, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
6th Judicial District DA’s Office disqualified from prosecuting Bayfield child sex assault case says Christian Champagne broke policy after being told to stay out of case September 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Archuleta County U.S. gets surprise extension for 2020 census Southwest Colorado still missing responses September 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Budgets and budgeting La Plata County hopes to boost local economy with 2021 budget Millions to be spent on construction, development throughout community September 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Exclude Homepage Video Sen. Cory Gardner says he plans to confirm Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee ‘I voted for Judge Barrett in 2017. I would imagine voting for her again’ September 29, 2020 • John Purcell
Education Fort Lewis College enrollment rises 4% American students comprise 45% of student body September 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Colorado 3rd Congressional District Congressional candidate Lauren Boebert stops by Bayfield on campaign trail Supportive residents weary of do-nothing representatives September 28, 2020 • Shannon Mullane
Colorado 3rd Congressional District How are health care, COVID-19 shaping campaigns in Southwest Colorado? U.S. House, Senate candidates assure coverage for pre-existing conditions September 28, 2020 • Emily Hayes
Local News Census deadline pushed back to Oct. 31 Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to stop counting on Wednesday September 26, 2020 • John Purcell
6th Judicial District Top prosecutor says he’ll focus on restorative justice, racial inequality Christian Champagne is running unopposed for a second term September 25, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case classes, several teachers quarantined September 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Local News Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado Durango predicts pent-up demand to boost tourism September 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Animal Surgeries take toll on La Plata County Humane Society finances Revenues down since onset of COVID-19 September 24, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn
Local News Acting BLM director remains in power, despite appointment nomination being withdrawn has been without an official director since Trump took office September 24, 2020 • John Purcell
Briefs San Juan Basin Public Health to provide COVID-19 testing event in Bayfield A nurse with Mercy Regional Medical Center performs a COVID-19 test at a drive-up testing site in June.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald… September 24, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Bayfield Bayfield takes slow, steady approach to racial equity effort trustees support formation of citizens group, mayor says September 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer