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Reverse mortgage deals don’t have to be just for retirees

du1-i-syn Many people have heard of reverse mortgages, which traditionally are reserved for older homeowners (age 62 and older) to…

U.S. home price gains slow in April amid tepid sales

Data provider CoreLogic said last week that prices rose 10.5 percent in April from 12 months earlier. That is a…

Décor with a retro vibe is becoming popular

And even if you didn’t, you may appreciate the look and feel – an easygoing, aspirational lifestyle centered more on…

Education Briefs

Keely Costello, a resident of Ignacio, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2014. Students…

La Plata County offering you a new 24/7 ballot drop-box

the primary, you can affiliate with select parties up to and including June 24

Victim ID’d in Silverton stabbing; arrest made

homicide occurred in the town in 1985

Health-career camp held next week at FLC

The camp will be held at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday through Friday. Participants will get a hands-on opportunity to…

U.S. D-Day vets honor fallen comrades

From left, World War II veterans of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division, Hal Baumgarten, 90, from Pennsylvania; Steve Melnikoff, 94,…

U.S. employers add 217,000 jobs; rate stays at 6.3 percent

The job creation rate in the United States continued to grow in May although economists say wages are growing at…

Hermosa watershed bill inching forward

Relay Creek Road will remain in use, but no new roads will be built in the northern part of the…

Southern Ute Bear Dance Pow Wow

Ever-changing weather arrives for Memorial Day

BOCC to consider pot business fees, land use permitting

Right after the planning meeting, they will have a special business meeting to consider license fees for both medical and…

Small group discusses Bayfield business climate

Dunavant is president of the Durango First National Bank branch in Bayfield. He plus three other community members, two town…

Ignacio Shur Valu closing

partners planning to renovate, re-open longtime grocery store

CDOT starts biker safety campaign ‘Ride Wise’

CDOT reports that 86 riders and passengers died in crashes last year, and 69 percent of the motorcyclists were at…

Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, June 6 – Salad bar, French dip, oven-browned potatoes, mixed veggies, Mandarin oranges, chocolate pie. Wednesday, June 11 –…

PRCLC graduates GED students

Bayfield sewer line projects hit snag

Town Manager Chris La May reported on the problem Tuesday night to town trustees. The repairs are intended to eliminate…

Nickerson graduates from CSU

Tabitha Nickerson received her bachelors in science degree with a major in math, emphasis in education and a minor in…

Fundraiser for Bob Cooper set for June 14

Dinner is at 5 p.m. Satruday, June 14 at Spring Creek Hall, followed by a pie and cake auction, silent…

Friends of Library get new shed

Bayfield High School students have built a new shed that Friends of the Pine River Library will use to store…

Wells Group hosting Bayfield Chamber meeting

Chamber business to be discussed includes the upcoming duck race for July 4, a street dance for Heritage Days, and…

Valley in brief

San Ignacio Fiesta will be held on July 26 – 27, and the committee is pleased to announce the return…