Bayfield & Ignacio

Local News

Primary turnout in La Plata County outpaces 2018

for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, statewide and national offices bring out voters

June 21, 2022

Local News

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 2022

Local News

Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree

James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution

June 16, 2022

Local News

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

June 15, 2022

Sports

Lady Wolverines celebrate one-year turnaround

Freshman Rey earns All-3A honorable mention

June 14, 2022

Sports

Gallegos named SJBL Player of the Year

Sophomore shortstop anchored Ignacio’s defense

June 14, 2022

Local News

Fire crews continue fighting Bear Dance Fire on Saturday

Firefighters manage to keep blaze from growing beyond 89 acres

June 4, 2022

Local News

Bear Dance Fire sparks east of Ignacio; power cut to about 2,500 customers

torches about 20 acres of brush willow and cottonwood trees

June 3, 2022

Sports

Sterling steals Bayfield’s season in Greeley

rally, swipe 7-6 extra-inning victory

June 1, 2022

Local News

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

May 27, 2022

Local News

State Sen. Don Coram and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to debate Thursday in Ignacio

Republican candidates will meet as they campaign for Congressional District 3

May 25, 2022

Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

Sports

Ignacio enters postseason on 9-game tear

Bobcats ground Falcons to close regular season, 8-6 and 10-1

May 20, 2022

Sports

Bayfield to host youth volleyball camp

set for June 20-21

May 20, 2022

Sports

Wolverines traveling for baseball regional

bound for Hotchkiss, 3A-Region VI

May 19, 2022

Sports

Bayfield baseball scores No. 11 playoff seed

Wolverines to play Peak to Peak in first round

May 18, 2022

Local News

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022

Local News

Bayfield High School graduates 72 seniors in Class of 2022

Music, memories and an eye to the future mark this year’s commencement

May 16, 2022

Sports

College hopeful Cruz ready to rock

offers IHS senior unforeseen chance

May 14, 2022

Sports

Ignacio star Tucson selects NAIA, Bacone College

to play basketball for the Warriors

May 13, 2022

Local News

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022

Business

Bee Thrifty: Young entrepreneur opens store in downtown Bayfield

Kira Wennerstrom, owner of Bee Thrifty, and her fiancé, Jacob Gullion, go through secondhand goods Thursday at the store in…

May 8, 2022

Local News

Bayfield FFA takes second in state competition

holding annual plant sale this Saturday and May 14

May 6, 2022

Local News

Town of Bayfield, seniors spar over use of Pine River Senior Center

Residents say the facility has not been operated properly since opening in 2021

May 5, 2022

Sports

Ignacio baseball splits with Trinidad

lacrosse teams come up short

May 3, 2022

Local News

Local farms producing crops for Pine River Shares

Produce is part of Field to Fork program

May 3, 2022

Sports

Ignacio senior Kourtney Schurman scores rodeo shot

Schurman signs with Colorado Northwestern

April 29, 2022

Local News

Photos: Bayfield Primary School students take a spin on Strider bikes

Students in Mary Lewin’s second grade class at Bayfield Primary School ride Strider bicycles on Thursday at the playground. As…

April 29, 2022

Sports

Ignite gymnasts advance to regionals

scores silver medal on bars at state meet

April 28, 2022

Sports

No. 8 Wolverines put Panthers down twice

Bayfield bags two IML wins, 13-6 and 7-2

April 28, 2022