Pine River Times Opinion

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See you this weekend at the La Plata County Fair

TIMES EDITOR The La Plata County Fair offers grand opportunities for one of my favorite things ever – eating really…

August 7, 2014

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Crane, Phelps families thank communities

You have done so many wonderful things for Aria Crane since her cancer came back. Taking the time to go…

August 7, 2014

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McLachlan rude to kids in Fiesta parade

McLachlan then turned to their father (who was on a mountain bike supervising the kids) and began to admonish him…

July 31, 2014

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Four Corners Rally welcomes volunteers to free lunch

I am looking forward to working with each of you again this year! There are a lot of exciting plans…

July 31, 2014

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Help appreciated for rubber ducky race

Thank you to Wells Liquor, Pine River Valley Bank, Bayfield Chiropractic, the Copy Shop, Highland Vision and the Pine River…

July 31, 2014

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Bayfield has reasonable policies for water bills

As far I know, LPEA or Source Gas doesn’t show that kind of leniency, so why is it different with…

July 24, 2014

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Downtown dogs are driving neighbors crazy

I have discussed the situation with half a dozen or so of my neighbors and fellow property owners. We are…

July 24, 2014

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McLachlan protects citizens and gun rights

Our state has felt the horror of gun violence too often for us to stand idly by, with our children…

July 24, 2014

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Rotary thanks beer garden supporters

Net proceeds will go to the BK4K kids’ food backpack program and Pine River Shares, which puts on monthly community…

July 17, 2014

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Wrestling association holding dinner-dance July 26

If your company is able to help, please call me at (210) 667-3809 or by e-mail at [email protected] or at…

July 17, 2014

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BAAM appreciates support of Bayberry Jam

Thank you to our sponsors: Amerigas, 1st National Bank of Durango and Options. Thank you to our vendors: Bottom Shelf…

July 17, 2014

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Thank you for supporting our kids

State means motel rooms in Grand Junction for at least two nights, and if we win, it can mean another…

July 17, 2014

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Baseball team raising funds for state

The Bayfield 9-10 All Stars will compete in Grand Junction starting July 26. We defeated Ignacio, Cortez and Durango to…

July 17, 2014

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Not all who pay bills late are deadbeats

But I guess the town operates on the belief that if they decree that folks shall pay their bills by…

July 17, 2014

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Please join us at Pine River Senior Center

The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays for games and socializing, bring your own lunch;…

July 10, 2014

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All welcome at 114th San Ignacio Fiesta

Our schedule of events includes: Saturday, July 26 Parade at 10 a.m. Line up begins at 9 a.m. Due to…

July 10, 2014

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Vallecito Fireworks Coalition thanks volunteers, donors

We also want to thank the local businesses and individuals that donated generously to the Fireworks Coalition. Judy London, co-chair…

July 10, 2014

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Boys’ behavior at parade was sad

Perhaps we need to reconsider sharing “gifts” during a parade if this is the kind of behavior it elicits. What…

July 10, 2014

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Bayfield 4th was the best

We sat in the park in Bayfield on the 4th and couldn’t believe the fireworks show was in a small…

July 10, 2014

Opinion

What a Fourth!

Times editor I love Independence Day. We honor our past and have a good time, but there is an important…

July 10, 2014

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Does entitlement give you right to trespass?

Actually, this person wasn’t stupid, he was quite calm and intelligent. What a bicycle tour did to his property wasn’t…

July 2, 2014

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Medical clinic providing primary care only

At this time, the clinic does not offer walk-in primary care, urgent care, or emergency care. Those in need of…

June 26, 2014

Opinion

Please don’t be stupid on the 4th

Times editor Let’s continue last week’s subject of abject stupidity. My example last week was a bicycle tour that came…

June 26, 2014

Opinion

Property tax exemption available for senior citizens, disabled veterans

For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence is exempt.…

June 19, 2014