Pine River Times

Colorado Lightning Safety Awareness Week: indoor lightning safety

The dangerous electrical current associated with a lightning strike typically enters a structure through wires, cables or pipes that connect…

KSUT enters final stretch of capital campaign for new studio space

Southern Ute Indian Tribe will match $1 million in all-or-nothing deal

Chimney Rock National Monument opens again to visitors

Photo courtesy Howard Rowe/Chimney Rock Interpretive Associationdu1-i-syn All guided and audio-guided interpretive tours will resume as scheduled, with a Full…

Burro Fire grows slightly to 3,771 acres; containment drops

continue to secure and clean up fire lines

Democrats square off for La Plata County treasurer in primary

will take on Republican Colton Black in General Election

LPEA brings back giving tree to help members impacted by fire

“In spite of the most welcome rain we’ve received – and we hope we’re on the other side of the…

Be aware of lightning safety in Colorado

In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes per year, and each one is a…

Softball player raising funds for trip to Australia

Emma Candelaria, a student at Bayfield High School, plays softball for Durango High School and two club teams. She is…

416 Fire grows 100 acres

fills the skies again because of hot, dry weather

NIMO team takes command of 416 Fire

Red-flag warning and fire weather watch issued for the weekend

U.S. has become meaner, uglier, more racist under Trump’s presidency

What we’ve gotten instead is a big increase in anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, anti-people of color incidents. We’ve gotten endemic shameless…

News in brief

It’s summer reading time at Pine River Library! There will be a kickoff event and sign up party in the…

Education news

ROLLA, Mo. – Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for…

Clean energy is a win-win for Colorado

I am perplexed by our Congressional Rep. Scott Tipton. He just published a letter touting the benefits of increased fracking…

Community Connections wishes to thank Sky Ute Casino

On behalf of CCI’s board, staff and clients, we’d like to thank the casino and tribe for their ongoing support…

Downtown Durango has benefitted from Walsworth’s experience

While all BID businesses will miss Tim if he becomes the La Plata County Treasurer, our business and many others…

Support Hanlon for U.S. House

Three-term Congressman John Salazar was the most recent viable Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District. Defeated by Scott Tipton…

Hold Aichele accountable for problems in county treasurer’s office

And the facts are that the treasurer’s office, under Allison Aichele’s leadership, has had some serious problems. As reported in…

Walsworth has the leadership skills needed for treasurer’s office

His competency in accounting, auditing, and tight control of public funds add up to fiscal responsibility. Problems in the treasurer’s…

OzFest is Saturday in Joe Stephenson Park

Ozzie Goldman rocks out during last year's OzFest in Joe Stephenson Park. This year's event runs from noon to 6…

La Plata County will remain in Stage 3 restrictions

Commissioners say fire danger still high

Community fund accepting applications for those impacted by 416 Fire

Brewing to hold fundraiser Saturday

BHS team learns cheers at CSU

IHS student to attend environment summit

Egger-Morrisdu1-i-syn Egger-Morris will join 300 students from across the country to participate in a week-long study of leadership in environmental…