Bayfield

Primary turnout in La Plata County outpaces 2018

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

June 21, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree

James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution

June 16, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Adult education

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield FFA takes second in state competition

holding annual plant sale this Saturday and May 14

May 6, 2022 • Melanie Mazur — Special to The Herald

Bayfield

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 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Animal

What dog breeds are most popular in La Plata County?

registry may reveal more than we think about local communities

April 8, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield School District announces two promotions

Positions filled include Primary School principal and assistant superintendent

April 7, 2022 • Melanie Mazur — Special to The Herald

Bayfield

Forest Service to burn 1,500 acres near Vallecito Reservoir

Operations will depend on weather and firefighters, but could start as soon as April

April 2, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Winter weather returning to Durango, San Juan Mountains

and freezing temperatures arrive late Tuesday

January 31, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield forums will focus on whether schools should try out four-day school weeks

will be hosted Wednesday and Monday

January 15, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

December 24, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station

Willmett, 21, was the only person on duty early Aug. 2

November 1, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield School District defends COVID-19 policies

Parents upset unvaccinated students were asked not to attend outside events

October 1, 2021 • By Melanie Mazur — Special to the Herald

Bayfield

They’re baaaacck

Trailing, Heritage Days return to Bayfield

September 25, 2021 • Melanie Mazur — Special to the Herald

Bayfield

La Plata County man goes missing while hunting; rescued four days later

Usinowicz, Be FRANK Foundation director, undergoing treatment for serious injuries

September 10, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

August 30, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

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 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

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 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

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

Bayfield

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

Bayfield

Bayfield Speedway clerk stabbed, killed early Monday

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

August 2, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Bayfield

2 small fires burning in Pagosa Ranger District

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

July 26, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer