Pine River Times Opinion

Property tax bills are in mail

You may elect one of two ways to pay your property taxes: two payments or in one lump sum. ·…

January 29, 2015

Gardner, Tipton claim to be conservative

They both support the Keystone XL pipeline. For this Â line to be built would require the federal government to condemn…

January 22, 2015

Opinion

Youth should repair museum damage

We are senior citizens who were raised in a different generation. Behavior like this would have been dealt with through…

January 22, 2015

Opinion

$18 million available for training for beginning farmers, ranchers

Center for Rural Affairs The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $18 million in funding available to support training,…

January 22, 2015

Opinion

Preschool thanks Bells for BEEP supporters

Thank you to our preschool parents who helped sell tickets and made this a successful fundraiser. BEEP board and staff…

January 15, 2015

Opinion

Vandalism is sad commentary

Along with the Lions Club, where my husband is a member, the museum where I’ve covered events and learned about…

January 15, 2015

Opinion

Lions Club appreciates Santas, donors

A special thanks to the following individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Green, Bones Evers, Jon Robinson, Robert Mazur, Melanie Mazur,…

January 8, 2015

Opinion

BEEP appreciates support for breakfast

Thanks to FCI Constructors, A to Z Electric, LPEA, Carolyn Shryock, Western View Windows, Marvin Voss, The Grocery Story and Kendall…

January 8, 2015

Opinion

Preparedness begins at home, resulting in stronger communities

As 2015 begins, it’s an opportunity to take stock of our lives and examine what we can do to make…

January 8, 2015

Opinion

Leadership La Plata thanks supporters

We appreciate the generosity of the Durango/La Plata County Emergency Communications Center and Durango Joe’s Coffee who helped us with…

December 18, 2014

Opinion

Ignacio Wrestling Association promoting sport

Our mission is to help all wrestlers, from pee wees to adults, to become better and more competitive athletes; as…

December 18, 2014

Opinion

Postal worker, coach thanks community

Thank you to all the parents who over many seasons entrusted me with your children, allowing me the joy of…

December 11, 2014

Opinion

Bell ringing can be hectic this year

I’m not pointing fingers. I’ve done it too. I have found one antidote to all that hectic activity is ringing…

December 11, 2014

Opinion

Roth family thanks friends for support

There were some who could not attend the service but sent wonderful memories. We were very proud to have the…

December 4, 2014

Opinion

CSU offers commonsense ways to avoid holiday fraud

Whew, we have made it past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but there are still 20 shopping days left. It…

December 4, 2014

Opinion

Federal listing of Gunnison sage grouse as ‘threatened’ is disrespectful

I am writing to register my displeasure with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list the bird as…

November 26, 2014

Opinion

Leadership La Plata hosts government class

It was a delight to have Sidny Zink of the Colorado Department of Transportation moderate the class and we extend…

November 26, 2014

Opinion

Pine River Seniors thank supporters

From Bayfield – 7L Ranch, A&W, Alta/ Conoco, Amerigas, Baked, Bayfield Animal Hospital, Bayfield Liquors, Bayfield Thrift Store, Bottom Shelf…

November 20, 2014

Opinion

Gas drilling permitted in HD Mountains

In July, the U.S. Forest Service circulated information by letter, email and some telephone calls concerning their intent to grant…

November 20, 2014

Opinion

FFA appreciates support for raffle

The winner of the Mosberg 5.56 rifle was Dane Cotton of Hotchkiss. The winner of the fly fishing gear package…

November 20, 2014

Opinion

We give thanks and honor Aria, Dylan

Most of us, thankfully, don’t have to deal with the pain that the Cranes have had to face. Brian and…

November 20, 2014

Opinion

Sales tax vote was short-sighted

The majority of voters voted against the 1-cent sales tax increase, so now we can all watch our property taxes…

November 13, 2014

Opinion

Where’s the recycling in Bayfield?

Recycling should not be an inconvenience or a burden on the community; rather it should be treated no differently than…

November 13, 2014

Opinion

What is the best way to honor veterans?

My husband said kids should have Veterans Day off from school. My sons agreed with that position. They wanted to…

November 13, 2014