Bayfield & Ignacio

Roasting green chiles ahead of Ignacio’s festival

Joel Leman, left, manager at Farmers Fresh Market in Ignacio, and Amos Lee, store manager, roast green chiles Tuesday in…

September 2, 2021

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Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

August 30, 2021

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Ignacio to start school without masks on buses, violating federal order

La Plata County school district to dodge mandate

August 27, 2021

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Ignacio superintendent heads into school year with high expectations

deKay has worked for the district since 1996. Now he’s in charge

August 26, 2021

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Bayfield pushes ahead with affordable housing plan, after batting down concerns

Trustees address rumors, questions from a few vocal community members

August 25, 2021

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A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation

August 15, 2021

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Arsonist gets jail time, probation for setting wildand fires during drought

Rugg told law enforcement he suffers from PTSD, has blackout episodes

August 14, 2021

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Voters will decide whether to lift marijuana ban in Ignacio

residents concerned what impact local pot shops will have on teen use

August 11, 2021

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La Plata County wants to clear the air about toxic gas at Bayfield landfill

health department issued order in 2016 directing expanded remediation

August 7, 2021

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Teen held on suspicion of first-degree murder in death of Bayfield Speedway clerk

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says store robbery a possible motive

August 6, 2021

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La Plata County Commissioner Matt Salka to offer in-person office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Matt Salka will hold in-person office hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Pine River…

August 6, 2021

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Brenda’s Old West Cafe in Bayfield celebrates 25 years

Restaurant offers home-cooked meals to fans around Four Corners

August 6, 2021

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La Plata County to host virtual meeting about Bayfield Landfill

La Plata County will hold an informational meeting to address public concerns about the closed Bayfield Landfill west of the…

August 5, 2021

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Bayfield Speedway clerk stabbed, killed early Monday

Juvenile male arrested in connection with death of 21-year-old Jadah Willmett

August 2, 2021

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2 small fires burning in Pagosa Ranger District

less than one-tenth of an acre and rain expected in area

July 26, 2021

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Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

service announcement raises awareness of wellness resources

July 22, 2021

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Bayfield educator becomes Rotary leader, plans international service

Smith will lead 57 clubs as district governor

July 22, 2021

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La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’

Officials reactivate regional housing authority

July 16, 2021

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How long can you age at home? It may depend on network there to help

agencies share resources to help seniors postpone assisted living

July 15, 2021

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La Plata County governments say cybersecurity increasingly critical

teams wage battle against ever-changing hacks

July 9, 2021

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Nonprofit builds geodesic dome to fight food insecurity

River Shares greenhouse will provide year-round produce

July 8, 2021

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Bayfield senior center slowly reopens, but not fast enough for some

A coordinator has been terminated, and programs are lacking, residents say

July 8, 2021

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Slash pile catches fire near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Pinos Fire Protection District says cause unknown

July 5, 2021

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Forest Service proposes visitor fees at Chimney Rock

asked to weigh in on vehicle fee

July 4, 2021

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Tourists flock to Durango ahead of Fourth of July holiday

City’s pandemic recovery on target

July 3, 2021

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Photo: Bayfield Marshal’s Office patrols on Segway

Joe McIntyre, chief of the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, on Friday rides the department’s Segway, which will be used to patrol…

July 2, 2021

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Filing for unemployment? Better have a smartphone and patience

Colorado launches rigorous digital verification process to thwart fraud

June 30, 2021

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Bayfield’s newest farmers market takes grassroots approach

Plata County artisans, farmers bring homemade items

June 30, 2021

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Durango Events Calendar: Things to do in Durango and Bayfield

The city of Cortez will host a fireworks show on the Fourth of July. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Highlight of…

June 30, 2021

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Longtime Ignacio school superintendent retires

Fuschetto inherited a struggling school district, helped turn it around

June 24, 2021