Bayfield & Ignacio

Sports

IHS runners get underway at home meet

Martin, Crane 1-2 at Ignatius Invitational

August 27, 2024

Local News

Bayfield home market expecting cool-down, but lower prices could reignite demand

estate agent Jarrod Nixon says lower interest rates and sale prices could influence demand

August 24, 2024

Sports

Wolverines best Bobcats in ’24 opener

Casillas scores four, Bayfield rolls 4-2

August 23, 2024

Local News

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners

August 23, 2024

Sports

Bobcats, ’Bolts to kick off 2024

going to Denver for football opener

August 22, 2024

Local News

Bayfield Town Manager Katie Sickles’ future uncertain after call for her ouster

on Aug. 6 said she wasn’t acting in ‘best interest’ of majority of town board

August 22, 2024

Sports

Numbers up for BHS cross country

Emerging juniors to push seniors in ’24

August 20, 2024

Gallery

Video: Demolition Derby returns for some smashing excitement at La Plata County Fair

Multiple derby cars thrill the crowd Saturday in Ignacio

August 17, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio

competition, cash prizes and lasting friendships make up annual smash ’em up

August 17, 2024

Sports

DEPTH-CHARGED

Preseason head count wows Bayfield’s Zoltowski

August 17, 2024

Local News

Chuckwagon Rendezvous co-founder Harry Baxstrom ready to hang up the apron

‘It’s hard to not do something you’ve been doing a long time that you love,’ he says

August 17, 2024

Local News

Stretch of U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield to undergo construction

sealing between mile posts 102 and 118 to bring traffic down to one lane, beginning Monday

August 16, 2024

Local News

Multiple mailboxes vandalized in eastern La Plata County

least 41 boxes were damaged since Aug. 5, according to Sheriff’s Office

August 15, 2024

Sports

Volleycats to build upon historic base

need filling, but solid core returns

August 11, 2024

Sports

Bayfield volleyball: Year older, year wiser

All-IML trio, Sutherlin all expected back

August 11, 2024

Local News

Upper Pine Fire looking into impact fees

Bayfield Town Board on Tuesday tabled the matter for further discussion

August 9, 2024

Local News

Nextdoor post about Dove Ranch subdivision causes stir in Bayfield

claims neighborhood being excluded from town’s stormwater plan, which Mayor Tom Au vehemently denies

August 7, 2024

Local News

La Plata County home watch business believes new accreditation bolsters credibility further

Home Watch & More, which is based in Bayfield, obtained accreditation from National Home Watch Association in May

August 2, 2024

Local News

Ignacio looks to become single-jurisdiction housing authority

would allow town to obtain financing on Rock Creek subdivision project, better manage short-term debt

July 26, 2024

Local News

New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities

Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market and Outdoor Business Lab to launch on Friday

July 25, 2024

Local News

Ignacio man accused of shooting at truck in Bayfield road rage incident

Incident occurred Tuesday night in 1000 block of Bayfield Parkway

July 24, 2024

Local News

Billy Goat Saloon, an iconic watering hole near Bayfield, plans to close Aug. 11

Establishment cites rising insurance costs, trademark litigation as reasons

July 16, 2024

Local News

Ignacio-area farm expanding presence by bolstering vegetable, tree shrub inventories

Farms obtained business permit to help provide extra inventory for La Plata County grocers

July 11, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High School hires its second principal since April

Wayman will be arriving from Gallup, N.M., in time for 2024-25 school year

July 10, 2024

Local News

How are Bayfield vacation rentals impacting housing availability, expenses?

Concerns linger over the effect properties are having on homes

July 8, 2024

Local News

New Bayfield mayor Tom Au looks to be ‘proactive,’ keep growing economy

board of trustee member was elected in April

July 4, 2024

Local News

Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined

Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday

July 3, 2024

Local News

Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam

no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism

June 21, 2024

Local News

Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year

Residents making under 80% of area median income will qualify for down payment assistance

June 20, 2024

Local News

Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma

Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign

June 20, 2024