Pine River Times

Winter storm hits Southwest Colorado high country

restrictions in place for mountain passes

February 22, 2018

Middle school musicians selected for Honor Band

Bayfield Middle School musicians participated in the Fort Lewis College Honor Band on Feb. 3 in Durango. Students in the…

February 22, 2018

Pine River Times news

BMS girl to compete in Elks Hoop Shoot

The state competition will be held at Salida High School, and includes winners from district hoop shoots held across Colorado.…

February 22, 2018

Pine River Times news

Sanchez places for IHS on State podium

junior finishes sixth in 2A at 152 pounds

February 22, 2018

Pine River Times news

Forest Service plans burn in Sauls Creek Area

Operations typically take place after snowfall for safety reasons. Firefighters will ignite and closely monitor pile-burning activities, which should not…

February 21, 2018

Pine River Times sports

Olympic great visits State

Former Team USA Greco-Roman heavyweight great Rulon Gardner – a gold medalist at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and…

February 21, 2018

Pine River Times news

2 ot of 3 works for BHS at state

Westbrook is 5th at 220, Beebe sixth at 138

February 21, 2018

Pine River Times news

Wolverines score district play-in win

Bayfield facing Centuari on Friday

February 21, 2018

Pine River Times news

Grass-roots group forms to change La Plata County’s draft land-use codes

LaPlata Liberty Coalition aims to make county 'get it right'

February 21, 2018

Pine River Times news

Just chillin’ up high

Enjoying winter sunshine from high up are three goats on Sossaman Drive in Bayfield last week. They seem to enjoy…

February 20, 2018

Pine River Times news

Americans for Prosperity ends campaign against La Plata County’s land-use code

Spokeswoman reiterates group not involved in recall effort against County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt

February 20, 2018

Pine River Times news

Coal Bank, Molas passes open; Red Mountain Pass still closed

Another winter storm on its way Wednesday

February 20, 2018

Pine River Times news

Veterans honor fallen officers

To honor law officers who have been killed in Colorado and across the nation, volunteers at the Pine River Veterans…

February 20, 2018

Pine River Times news

BHS hosting event on adolescent depression

du1-i-syn The events are “informative conversations on student wellness and suicide risk reduction,” according to school staff. The next event…

February 20, 2018

Pine River Times news

Bayfield keeping retail pot ban, for now

Economic impacts, law enforcement issues to be studied before possible vote on issue

February 20, 2018

Pine River Times sports

Three La Plata County wrestlers make state quarterfinals

upset 2 seed; Westbrook, Sanchez score strong wins

February 16, 2018

Pine River Times news

New office opening at Bayfield Elementary

Administrative staff at Bayfield Elementary School are moving into new offices and a staff workroom. Construction on the rest of…

February 16, 2018

Pine River Times opinion

Bayfield residents need to give input on marijuana dispensaries

Community engagement is the foundation of a free nation. The public hearing in Bayfield held on Jan. 30 about lifting…

February 15, 2018

Pine River Times opinion

Lifting ban on pot cultivation a bad idea

How much revenue would the town reap from lifting the ban on cultivation? Would it consume more of the budget…

February 15, 2018

Pine River Times opinion

Commissioner Lachelt recall is unfair

Yet it is these same people who now mount a recall against Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, duly elected in 2016 in…

February 15, 2018

Pine River Times opinion

Rep. McLachlan: Colorado welcomes the Outdoor Retailer show

It’s a phenomenal step for such a small company; Roanne’s husband, Gunnison County Commissioner Jonathan Houck, said the show has…

February 15, 2018

Pine River Times opinion

Commissioner Gwen Lachelt serves La Plata County well, Koch Brothers don’t

The Koch Brothers- of Koch Industries fracking wealth and fame- through their front group, Americans for Prosperity, have arrived in…

February 15, 2018

Pine River Times news

Tax prep help free at library

The services are free of charge. Those utilizing the services may choose to stay while tax preparers complete the tax…

February 15, 2018

Pine River Times news

Volunteers wanted for superintendent interviews

Questionnaires available from school district

February 15, 2018