Bayfield & Ignacio

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Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others

September 30, 2020

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Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case

classes, several teachers quarantined

September 25, 2020

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Bayfield takes slow, steady approach to racial equity effort

trustees support formation of citizens group, mayor says

September 24, 2020

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Bayfield hires economic recovery coordinator

wants to disburse CARES Act relief money to businesses

September 23, 2020

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Audit calls for improvements to Ignacio’s financial reporting

debt-free for first time in 25 years

September 23, 2020

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Positive COVID-19 case reported at Bayfield library

River Library temporarily closes in-person services

September 19, 2020

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Enforcement stalls against Ignacio grocer accused of ignoring COVID-19 rules

Farmers Fresh Market doesn’t require face coverings upon entering store

September 17, 2020

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Slowly, seniors return to exercise classes in Bayfield

workout sessions resume, with revamped regiment

September 16, 2020

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Pine River Valley grassroots initiative receives grant for senior services

COVID-19 accentuates challenges to aging in place

September 13, 2020

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Former employee sues Los Pinos Fire in Ignacio for discrimination

to be tried in federal court

September 11, 2020

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Ignacio heats up for annual chile fest

adapted for coronavirus concerns

September 5, 2020

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TV network to film Ignacio family building earthen home

is to construct the house from the ground up in 4 weeks

September 4, 2020

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Bayfield woman recounts little-known stories about World War II anniversary

flew historic mission at war’s end

September 3, 2020

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Bayfield brewery has liquor license suspended for violation

investigation links overserving to fatal car crash

September 1, 2020

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Residents rally in support of grocery store’s free-choice mask policy

Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action

August 27, 2020

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Second mistrial declared in Bayfield child sex assault case

deadlocked over decision whether to convict

August 26, 2020

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Fewer events result in smaller harvest at Bayfield’s Community Garden

Pandemic decreases participation among stakeholders

August 21, 2020

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Farmers Fresh Market in Ignacio thumbs nose at mask order

Grocery store faces legal action from La Plata County agencies

August 20, 2020

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Two Ignacio grants, totaling about $49,000, delayed by COVID recovery

expects broadband, affordable housing funds to arrive soon

August 19, 2020

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Los Pinos fire district renews effort for tax increase

ballot measure was canceled because of pandemic

August 15, 2020

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WalletHub ranks Ignacio favorably for equitable school spending

Colorado among least equitable in nation

August 12, 2020

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Bayfield takes a second look at marijuana restrictions

residents want to do away with a 3-mile buffer zone for cultivation businesses

August 6, 2020

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Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County

‘That tells me that my guys are doing a good job,’ says town marshal

August 4, 2020

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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

August 3, 2020

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Bayfield School District delays start

model of in-person, online learning being considered because of COVID-19

July 30, 2020

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Bayfield celebrates Ed Morlan Day with food drive

‘One way to show the community is grateful’

July 30, 2020

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Bayfield fire district sends emergency response help to COVID-19-stricken Texas

Rio EMS, firefighters working for months nonstop

July 25, 2020

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Bayfield schools release plan for reopening

District considering delayed start, multiple learning options

July 23, 2020

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High-end home sales take off across La Plata County

and townhomes less popular as market adjusts to COVID-19

July 22, 2020

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Original farmers market in Bayfield didn’t open this year, future uncertain

Organizer cites new licensing requirements; town says nothing has changed

July 21, 2020