Pine River Times News

Bayfield

Bayfield hires economic recovery coordinator

wants to disburse CARES Act relief money to businesses

September 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

Audit calls for improvements to Ignacio’s financial reporting

debt-free for first time in 25 years

September 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity

September 23, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

Animas River

Durango train receives $2 million grant to replace bridge

Railroad hopes to send train all the way to Silverton before end of year

September 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Mountain bike park, controversial dirt bike route approved in Silverton

seeks to put small town on map as biking destination

September 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner says he’s willing to vote on Supreme Court nominee

Colorado senator urged waiting in 2016, during similar situation

September 22, 2020 • John Purcell

Local News

Denver firm buys Three Springs apartments for $35.25 million

Trailbreak Partners: Durango to benefit from urban flight

September 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Investigation

Mystery of buried vehicle, missing driver intensifies north of Pagosa Springs

Mineral County sheriff says searches have led nowhere

September 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Fort Lewis College

Talk about town: Fort Lewis College ranks among top 10 for diversity

Fort Lewis College was ranked ninth for campus diversity in the 2021 rankings of Best Colleges by U.S. News &…

September 20, 2020 • Herald Staff

Civil

Lawsuit against Centura Health moves to state court in La Plata County

Plaintiff changes venue to avoid further delay

September 20, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Business

A new hand on deck to offer assistance to small businesses

COVID-19 hitting the bottom line, SBDC adds disaster relief coordinator

September 20, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Animas River

Voluntary fishing closures on Southwest Colorado rivers lifted

Colorado Parks and Wildlife had asked anglers to stop at noon

September 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Ballot initiatives

At a glance: 11 measures on Colorado’s 2020 ballot

rates, abortion limits, wolves among issues to be decided by voters

September 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Driver’s license, credit cards found with missing man at Mesa Verde National Park

Coroner ‘99%’ sure remains belong to Mitchell Dale Stehling

September 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Election

There are candidates, then there are other variables that will guide this election

COVID-19, racial justice movement, mail-in ballots make Election 2020 unique

September 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

La Plata County agencies explore ways to support youths during COVID

Concerns about isolation have health experts focusing on networking

September 18, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Pine River Library to host Zoom program about Native American sacred places

Gulliford is a writer, historian and recent recipient of the 2019 Colorado Book Award, with deep ties to the American…

September 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

Birds are dying in dramatic numbers in Southwest Colorado

snap, wildfire smoke seen as potential culprits

September 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Electricity production and distribution

La Plata Electric Association board fills vacant seat

GitPrime executive will join electric co-op’s board

September 17, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Business (general)

Enforcement stalls against Ignacio grocer accused of ignoring COVID-19 rules

Farmers Fresh Market doesn’t require face coverings upon entering store

September 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fort Lewis College surprised by low COVID-19 cases

17 students test positive during move-in week, no one else detected with virus

September 16, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Bayfield

Slowly, seniors return to exercise classes in Bayfield

workout sessions resume, with revamped regiment

September 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

County commissioner candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host meet and greet in Ignacio

There will be free doughnuts and muffins, yard signs and campaign information. For more information, visit www. MarshaPorterNorton.com or email…

September 16, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Lauren Boebert defends her past during Durango visit

‘I wish more members of Congress had the life experiences that I’ve had’

September 16, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer