Local News
La Plata County seeks to recover $337,000 in attorney fees, prevail in lawsuit
Colorado Supreme Court may hear case after years of legal wrangling
Bayfield
Professional Sports
Match point: Bayfield, CSU star Kirstie Hillyer retires from volleyball
remain as evidence of competitive drive during storied career
Local News
Bayfield School District delays start
model of in-person, online learning being considered because of COVID-19
Local News
Bayfield celebrates Ed Morlan Day with food drive
‘One way to show the community is grateful’
Local News
Bayfield fire district sends emergency response help to COVID-19-stricken Texas
Rio EMS, firefighters working for months nonstop
Local News
Bayfield schools release plan for reopening
District considering delayed start, multiple learning options
Local News
High-end home sales take off across La Plata County
and townhomes less popular as market adjusts to COVID-19
Local News
Original farmers market in Bayfield didn’t open this year, future uncertain
Organizer cites new licensing requirements; town says nothing has changed
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Bayfield residents gather for anti-racism demonstrations
Residents call for increased accountability, transparency
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Efforts to improve education in Southwest Colorado just became harder
budget cuts further exacerbate educational gap
High School Sports
Southwest Colorado high schools see New Mexico cancel fall football, soccer
Durango quarterback Jordan Woolverton won’t pass against the Farmington Scorpions in 2020, as New Mexico suspended fall football until at least the spring.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The announcement from New…
High School Sports
Gov. Lujan Grisham: No contact sports permitted in New Mexico in fall 2020
plans to hold football, soccer seasons in spring 2021
Local News
Historic Bayfield barn damaged by car crash
went 100 feet off road, suffered serious injuries
Local News
How has social distancing changed cohousing community in Southwest Colorado?
things are different, but there is also more interest in joining communal neighborhood
Local News
Bayfield author draws ‘eerie’ similarities between 1918 and 2020
‘History, of course, repeats itself,’ says Curt Brown
Local News
Citizen-led Bayfield parade celebrates Independence Day
Bayfield residents gather on East Mill Street after town cancels official events
Local News
Giant American flag can’t be missed near Bayfield
build 100-foot pole, raise flag as message of hope
High School Sports
CHSAA has cautious optimism fall sports will play as scheduled
believes outdoor sports have better chance than indoor
Local News
Bayfield canceled its Fourth of July parade, so residents organized their own
Organizers have yet to file paperwork for permit
Local News
Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado?
Protesters, law enforcement and government leaders agree changes must occur
Local News
Supreme Court ruling a bright spot during tough times, says Durango LGBTQ supporter
Historic verdict was decided in a 6-3 vote, with two conservative justices joining majority
Local News
Bayfield has highest census response rate in La Plata County
areas of the Pine River Valley have among lowest response rates in county
Local News
Bayfield has highest census response rates in La Plata County
Pine River Valley rates among lowest in county
Local News
Bayfield mourns passing of Jim Harrington, former town marshal
‘Icon’ in law enforcement left ‘big shoes to fill’
Local News
Bayfield residents say no to a mandatory face-mask order
Residents said they are doing their part, survey shows
Local News
Bayfield residents say no to a mandatory face mask order
Residents said they are doing their part, survey shows
Local News
Bayfield petition moves to ban Confederate flag from parades
gathers about 3,400 signatures
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Bayfield hands out cleaners, PPE to local businesses
Hard-to-find supplies help small shops during reopening effort
Local News
Traffic delays expected Wednesday on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield
Traffic delays are expected Wednesday on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield.Durango Herald file The Colorado Department of Transportation will repair and replace a section of guardrail at the intersection of…