Bayfield

Meet Bayfield’s police chief finalists

Dugan and Tony Hobbs both bring experience in law enforcement

March 20, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Two finalists named in Bayfield’s search for police chief

residents question transparency in hiring process

March 17, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Who is John Waters, Bayfield’s new town manager?

Administrator has background in civil, business management

March 8, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Four candidates appointed by default to Bayfield town board

election canceled after no challengers file

February 24, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Pine River Shares will buy old primary school from Bayfield School District

Building houses several resources to the community; next step is raising funding to buy space

February 22, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

February 21, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Award and prize

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 21, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Bayfield preschool buys land for future expansion

Nonprofit plans to expand child care access in La Plata County

January 29, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Photos: Taking on a challenge

Reese Appenzeller, 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building…

January 23, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

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Property in Bayfield scheduled for foreclosure sale

Company defaulted on loan for nonpayment

January 23, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Bayfield School District considers selling Pine River Community Resources Center building

Community hub offers family resources, food share program, pediatric care and more

January 12, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026 • Herald Staff Report

6th Judicial District

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

December 31, 2025 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

Bayfield cancels hearing to remove trustee accused of confronting resident

Hartz remains on board after 4-3 vote ends removal effort

December 19, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield board to hold hearing on trustee accused of confronting resident

Hartz faces removal hearing after harassment claim

December 12, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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Two incumbents, one newcomer clinch wins in Bayfield school board race

Parnell, Turner and Maestas to serve four-year terms

November 5, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails

Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town

November 5, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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Bayfield sales tax hike defeated

measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation

November 5, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

October 18, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Ballot initiatives

Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

October 10, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Arboles

Prescribed burns scheduled for Columbine Ranger District

Service plans to conduct three prescribed fires that could begin this month

September 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Family’s world upended after ICE arrest near Bayfield

detained has lived in U.S. since he was 8 years old

September 10, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Award and prize

Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time

to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says

September 6, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer