News

“Angel” investors to meet at DMR

The meeting will feature John Chavez of New Mexico Angels, a private membership group of investors who fund start-up companies;…

August 1, 2014

Local News

Tourism office to be led by Kunkel

had extensive experience at ski resorts

August 1, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. employers add 209,000 jobs, rate rises to 6.2 percent

More jobless workers are starting to look for work again, suggesting Americans are growing more optimistic about the job market.…

August 1, 2014

Nation & World

Gaza cease-fire quickly falls apart

Israeli soldier believed captured by Hamas militants

August 1, 2014

Local News

Valley in Brief

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum welcomes all youth to the “Ute Hunger Games” Aug. 4-8. Participants will learn…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Meet the wolves Saturday at Vallecito

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can meet some of Wolfwood’s new ambassador wolves and pet them, get kisses…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Cattlemen announce chuck wagon cook-off results

The best wagon award went to Rodney Carrkier of the Canyon Trails Ranch of Cortez. Second place in the wagon…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Credit cards changing for cardholders, merchants

Christina Graybill, left, of Pine River Valley Bank, tries scanning a credit card on the bank's new mobile processing service…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Rex H. Howard

Mr. Howard was born April 10, 1924 in Gravette, Ark. to Jesse and Bertha Howard. He served with distinction in…

July 31, 2014

Local News

USDA honors Bayfield forester

Gretchen Fitzgerald, center, a forester with the San Juan National Forest office in Bayfield, received an award from the U.S.…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Bayfield Parks & Rec announces youth sports schedule

The registration deadline is Aug. 29 for fall soccer and flag football. The soccer and flag football coaches’ meetings will…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Ignacio celebrates 114th San Ignacio Fiesta

The Threadgill family float, commemorating Ignacio's tri-ethnic community, won the grand prize in the Fiesta parade Saturday. More parade photos…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Ignacio trustees want planner

They debated whether they could discuss it at their July 22 meeting, since it wasn’t on the agenda. If not,…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Ignacio housing market study presented to town trustees

Workers commute TO Ignacio

July 31, 2014

Local News

Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, Aug. 1 – Salad bar, hamburger or hotdog, baked beans, pasta veggie salad, tropical fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 6 –…

July 31, 2014

Local News

County finances on unsustainable path

Property tax revenue down by half

July 31, 2014

Local News

La Plata County Fair starts Wednesday

The fair’s main events start on Wednesday when most entries are due. Most judging is on Thursday and Friday. Activities…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Calendar of Events

La Plata County Fair, www.co.laplata.co.us TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 Ignacio Town…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Fiesta prize winners announced

Grand Prize – Threadgill family celebrating 114 years 1st Commercial – Ignacio Family Medicine 2nd Commercial – Take Shape for…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Off the Beaten Path explodes in July Gem Village art festival draws crowds in first year

But that’s exactly where a big art festival took place Saturday, July 19. The industrial and residential area on both…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney

Patricia Schuler-Mahaney She was born to Harry and Margaret Schuler in Camden, N.J. on Dec. 5, 1952. Raised in Pennsauken,…

July 31, 2014

Local News

David Henry Skusa

Mr. Skusa was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Seymour, Ind., the son of Henry and Marjorie Skusa. He graduated from…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Shop Local Ignacio announces winners

In first place, Ramon Huff received a $70 gift certificate from the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally and a $50 gift certificate…

July 31, 2014

Regional News

Change coming for state’s edible pot rules

Requirement to clarify what constitutes one serving

July 31, 2014