Pine River Times

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Ignacio FFA chapter to add new chicken coop building

district’s agricultural education department received grant to help pay for 160-square-foot structure

October 29, 2024

Local News

Upper Pine fire, eight other departments receive $1.3M to address recruiting woes

cost of living, limited economic opportunities in rural Colorado contributing to struggles

October 29, 2024

Sports

Fort Lewis, Bayfield sports broadcasts brought Dave Bray joy

broadcaster of more than three decades reflects on exciting times

October 26, 2024

Local News

Upper Pine fire medics head home after helping with N.C. hurricane relief

Haner, Jake Rhodes began long drive back to La Plata County on Tuesday

October 22, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Expert leathercrafter and collector estate sale near Ignacio

belonging to the late Alex Pappas were auctioned for sale on Saturday

October 19, 2024

Local News

Family remembers Alex Pappas’ legacy at estate sale near Ignacio

leathercrafter was renowned for his workmanship

October 19, 2024

Local News

Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina

October 18, 2024

Local News

Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees

rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members

October 18, 2024

Local News

Ignacio’s recycling schedule temporarily altered amid TDL building sale

Schedule will go from weekly to biweekly, and it’s unknown how long it’ll last

October 11, 2024

Local News

Incoming Bayfield High School freshmen will have more course options, starting in 2025-26

Students will be able to take classes like world history and economics, allowing them to focus more on internship studies…

October 9, 2024

Local News

Bayfield School District exploring ways to remodel middle school

common area, learning space suggested

October 8, 2024

Local News

Bayfield School District sees slight drop in state test results

Cumulative results down 4.6% from previous year

October 3, 2024

Local News

Bayfield town board members emotional over Katie Sickles’ resignation

Decision to quit came in aftermath of attempts to oust her

October 2, 2024

Local News

Bayfield Town Hall reducing lobby hours for winter months

a result of staffing crunch, issues with time-card software

October 2, 2024

Local News

Bayfield Town Manager Katie Sickles resigns

employee cited August events, in which some board members called for her ouster

October 1, 2024

Local News

What are La Plata County school districts doing about chronic absenteeism?

Student attendance is starting to recover post-pandemic

September 30, 2024

Gallery

Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High School to highlight inclusion efforts via ‘Unified Volleyball Showcase’

partnering with Special Olympics Unified Sports, which helps break down stereotypes about people with disabilities

September 28, 2024

Local News

Bayfield skate park in need of renovations

Chipped concrete, deteriorating ramps could use fixing at Joe Stephenson Park

September 25, 2024

Local News

The sheep are baaaaah-ck in Bayfield

1,000 sheep will proceed down Buck Highway for 24th annual Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday

September 25, 2024

Local News

Ignacio School District sees improved state test results

District moved into accredited status, jumping from collective score of 46.9% in 2022-23 to 59.3% in 2023-24

September 22, 2024

Local News

Community in southeast La Plata County works to save its historical church

Iglesia de San Antonio in Tiffany needs serious repairs and funding

September 22, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Hopes for the resurrection of Iglesia de San Antonio

Catholic church in southeast La Plata County needs funding for multiple repairs

September 22, 2024