Local News

And the West is History

“The Spanish Trails Fiesta stagecoach started its daily runs to help publicize the celebration in August of 1964. The stagecoach…

October 11, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot. Bayfield Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bayfield Roadside Park, U.S. Highway…

October 10, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Thursday 1:10 p.m. A man and a woman shoplifted from Albertsons, 311 W. College Drive. 5:41 p.m. A man in…

October 10, 2014

Local News

Barkers are legendary

Rod Barker, owner of the Strater Hotel, talks with Penny Spittler, left, aka “Sadie Six-Shooter,” and Leslie Ashcraft, aka, “Fanny…

October 10, 2014

Local News

Wells creep toward Chaco

Advocates fight for better planning near ancient sites

October 10, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Alpine Health Solutions will provide a free informational presentation regarding “All-Things Health Care” from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in…

October 10, 2014

Local News

Gas panel supports planning

Governor’s task force looks ahead at numerous issues

October 10, 2014

Local News

Ready for winter? Weather Service has you covered

Forecasts explained, season tips offered

October 10, 2014

Local News

Lieb, Morrissey vie for treasurer

Familiar name, relative newcomer get rare shot at county position

October 10, 2014

Local News

Dems, GOP taxpayers agree: Natural gas flaring is wasteful

It says almost 70 percent of voters in Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota and Utah support a rule that would…

October 10, 2014

Local News

Smart-meter foes voice their outrage

customers oppose upcharge for visiting homes

October 10, 2014

Local News

Drug crime sting earns reward for task force

15-month probe brings 15 arrests

October 10, 2014

Local News

Sheriff, deputy running for office

Schirard versus Sean Smith

October 9, 2014

Local News

Emergency responders raise rural driveway issues

Personal freedom versus community risk are among issues

October 9, 2014

Local News

Roebuck, Blake seek open county commission seat

Candidates differ on comprehensive plan

October 9, 2014

Local News

Time to hang low

This guy will be keeping his head low in upcoming weeks as the rifle hunting seasons start. Second season begins…

October 9, 2014

Local News

Curtis “Brian” Olguin

Curtis Olguin Curtis “Brian” Olguin was born June 6, 1966 in Durango. He was a lifelong resident of Ignacio and…

October 9, 2014

Local News

Elkins honored as Citizen of the Year

Raelynn Elkins, center, with husband Kallen and daughter Willa, left, and her parents, Rolland and Diane Healy.Courtesy photo The theme…

October 9, 2014

Local News

VALLEY IN BRIEF

Flu shots will be available for senior citizens from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pine River Senior Center.…

October 9, 2014

Local News

Tammy Lynn Dunn

Tammy Dunn She was born in Reading, Penn. to Frederick and Jennifer Folk. She moved to Bayfield in the early…

October 9, 2014

Local News

LPEA has new phone app

LPEA has, over the past year, upgraded its electronic services with the SmartHub, an online program that enables members to…

October 9, 2014

Local News

Lions Club serves local students

The Bayfield Lions Club screened preschool students in September at Southern Ute Head Start in Ignacio. The tests detect up…

October 9, 2014

Local News

Bear sighted in Bayfield

. Secure your trash. . Remove birdfeeders. . Keep barbecue grills clean and put them away. . Keep pet food…

October 9, 2014

Local News

Loleet Ernestine “Ernie” Watts

Loleet Watts Mrs. Watts was born May 1, 1952 in Durango, the daughter of Fritz and Pearl Box. She grew…

October 9, 2014