Pine River Times Opinion

Kansas reader likes her Times

I’m always delighted when it arrives in the mail. Keep up the good work!! If I was local I would…

Wolves are howling in gratitude

We are impressed and truly honored by the response we received: Everyone we asked for help said yes. People that…

Today’s edition has new look

I’m sure you’ve noticed that today’s paper has a new look. This is the result of our search for a…

Come join us this weekend!

For 15 years, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing has kicked off fall with a fun, family event that welcomes…

Will the real Duke Schirard please stand up?

Quiet, dignified, invisible, all business – just the way I liked my sheriffs. Then last spring I was startled to…

September 18, 2014

Sports can teach that life ain’t fair

TIMES EDITOR I am an advocate for kids doing sports and other activities. Sports teaches that teamwork and practice pays…

September 18, 2014

Football fans welcome to park at church

We were contacted by the Ignacio School District and through correspondence and conversations we were unable to reach a mutual…

September 18, 2014

Morrissey would lead as county treasurer

Allison has been an executive coach to CEOs, CFOs and executive teams of Fortune 100 companies, as well as to…

September 11, 2014

Support Ignacio students at Homecoming

Southwest Ag, Sun Ute, and FCI have been very helpful for the Ignacio Athletic Department. I appreciate everyone’s patience while…

September 11, 2014

Another reader misses opinion columns

We appreciated the opinion of local people on state, national and world affairs. The Herald has taken much of the…

September 11, 2014

Community Voices welcome for new columns

I would like to offer this opportunity to local agencies and groups to tell your stories and share them with…

Another reader wants columnists back

Dear Mr. Bennett, The letter from Andrew Zeiler said it all loud and clear. (Times, Aug. 22, 2014) And he…

County treasurer needs Morrissey’s business experience

The county tax assessor has repeatedly called attention to this loss of revenue, but little or nothing has been done…

Lieb has experience for county treasurer

Bobby’s extensive background as respected volunteer, a successful business leader and trusted public servant in La Plata County qualify him…

Writer thanks Ignacio Planning Commission

These generous citizens contribute their time and energy towards often-thankless duties, sometimes under difficult conditions, for the benefit of the…

Readers deserve wider range of opinions

I am still a subscriber to the Pine River Times and enjoy reading it, or used to. As you know,…

Home school families have choices, resources locally

Pine River Community Learning Center Families make the decision to home school their children for many reasons. Concerns about the…

Be FRANK raising funds for orchestra

The Be FRANK Foundation has launched a project on Kickstarter to raise money for our orchestra program. The more exposure…

San Ignacio Fiesta thanks donors

Congratulations to Grand Marshal Josefita Herrera; the parade grand prize winner, the Threadgill family float; and San Ignacio Fiesta Queen…

Grazing on public lands isn’t free

What the public does not understand is that grazing on public lands is not free. Ranchers must buy the grazing…

August 14, 2014

Bayfield All-Stars, PRYB thank community

We were extremely successful in getting our tournament donations, which we only had two weeks to raise! Our parents and…

August 14, 2014

Ignacio superintendent welcomes students back

Welcome to a new and exciting school year. The school board and the administrative Tteam would like to officially welcome…

August 14, 2014