Bayfield & Ignacio

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Colorado pauses to remember COVID-19 victims

Cities, counties and organizations to flip switch on red lights to pay tribute

May 16, 2020

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Have you dropped off your LPEA ballot? Voters have until 4 p.m. today

renewable investment up for debate

May 15, 2020

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Bayfield can drive to the supply drive to support Navajo neighbors

Friends of the Bayfield Library to host curbside donation event

May 14, 2020

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Bayfield eases into reopening, but nixes Fourth of July festivities

Hall to reopen with guidelines; no decision yet on fireworks

May 14, 2020

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Upper Pine Fire dives into swift-water rescues

trained, ready for snowmelt season

May 13, 2020

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Ignacio prepares, with a bit of caution, to reopen businesses

most concerned about nearby New Mexico outbreaks

May 7, 2020

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Ignacio students take lead on community food bank

‘They’re exercising extraordinary leadership’

May 2, 2020

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Bayfield resident pokes fun at run on toilet paper

Residents find giant roll ‘hilarious’

May 1, 2020

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Ignacio High School crafts online project for woodworking students

teacher maintains hands-on approach during online class

April 30, 2020

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Ignacio’s Dancing Spirit creates art wall for community connection

display says, ‘Hey, we got hope’

April 25, 2020

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Local health officials expected to advise today on whether to end stay-at-home order

governments await decision

April 24, 2020

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Forest Lakes subdivision gears up for a competitive election

10 candidates vying for three board seats

April 23, 2020

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Bayfield, Ignacio students struggle with broadband access

districts hope hot spots can help, but contracts are long and expensive

April 22, 2020

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Honey House Distillery whips up hand sanitizer for first responders

Lewis College, UPS help get it done

April 21, 2020

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La Plata, Archuleta counties to receive infant supplies from FEMA

delivering $3 million in diapers, formula to Colorado

April 17, 2020

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Bayfield identifies hundreds of thousands in proposed budget cuts

plans utility and rent relief for residents

April 16, 2020

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Upper Pine tests entire first-responder crew for exposure to COVID-19

Antibody tests can show if someone had virus in the past

April 16, 2020

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Ignacio urges social distancing, but says household disturbances are up

looking for at least 60% compliance to reduce spike in cases

April 8, 2020

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Incumbents sweep Ignacio Town Board elections

Winners focused on budget, COVID-19

April 8, 2020

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Bayfield, Ignacio voters brave the polls

Municipal elections went on in Colorado despite global pandemic

April 8, 2020

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Bayfield, Ignacio prepare for elections with social distancing in mind

plan to conduct drive-up elections with protective gear

April 5, 2020

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Eastern La Plata mobilizes neighbors to prepare for COVID-19 outbreak

Jeff Dyar, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District board president, discusses an emergency response map of eastern La Plata County…

April 4, 2020

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Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio unsure what to expect from federal funds

prepare for deep revenue declines, while providing safety nets for residents

April 4, 2020

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La Plata County behind state, nation in census response

COVID-19 challenges could cause an undercount

April 2, 2020

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Town of Bayfield names one finalist for manager job

Bayfield’s search for its new town manager overlapped with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The board chose interim Town…

April 1, 2020

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Los Pinos postpones May vote to increase mill levy

Board: COVID-19 response requires district’s attention, puts tax in doubt

March 28, 2020

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La Plata County grinds to a halt after stay-at-home order

Directive limits travel and services to slow spread of coronavirus

March 27, 2020

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Bayfield declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19

Declaration made to gain access to future relief resources

March 26, 2020

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Stranded on dream vacation: Bayfield residents face travel restrictions in New Zealand

members may not return for 30 days

March 24, 2020

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Local agencies suit up, turn on UV light to fight coronavirus

Germicidal technology disinfects ambulances, fire stations

March 24, 2020