Local News Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter May 4, 2026
Local News Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield 5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle May 2, 2026
Local News Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources April 23, 2026
Local News Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project April 15, 2026
Local News Authorities respond to gunshot victim south of Bayfield Emergency crews perform life-saving efforts, request Flight for Life March 26, 2026
Local News Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia March 16, 2026
Local News Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year' February 18, 2026
Local News Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money February 5, 2026
Local News Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County January 1, 2026
Local News Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited December 31, 2025
Local News Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage December 29, 2025
Local News Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County November 5, 2025
Local News Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it October 28, 2025
Local News ‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’ responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito October 14, 2025
Local News Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday 'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says October 12, 2025
Local News Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot 1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage October 10, 2025
Local News Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners October 9, 2025
Local News Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water October 2, 2025
Local News Produce grown at Bayfield farm goes to Upper Pine firefighters chief says healthy meals keep his staff safe on the job September 25, 2025
Local News Pound Fire east of Lemon Reservoir fully contained Verde Drive pre-evacuation notices lifted September 19, 2025
Local News Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity responders come together to support one another September 11, 2025
Local News La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain September 4, 2025
Local News Upper Pine River Fire Protection District to request sales tax increase on November ballot Funding hike will help pay firefighters, ensure better services September 2, 2025
Local News Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision August 25, 2025