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Bayfield hires new police chief

Bayfield hires new police chief

Dugan comes from a background in military, law enforcement

Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

February 20, 2026

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 20, 2026

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

Local photographer chronicles the people of Durango, Bayfield and beyond

Local photographer chronicles the people of Durango, Bayfield and beyond

Lindley: ‘Every moment is precious and passing, and so are people. ... It’s only by chance that we cross paths’

February 12, 2026

Wolverines football loses finale to Panthers, 41-12

Wolverines football loses finale to Panthers, 41-12

Turnovers, injuries doom Bayfield at home

November 5, 2025

Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

October 18, 2025

Wolverines boys soccer remains in title hunt

Wolverines boys soccer remains in title hunt

Bayfield hangs on, edge M-CHS 2-1

October 7, 2025

Two La Plata County music organizations join forces

Two La Plata County music organizations join forces

Bayfield’s Be Frank Foundation to consolidate with Durango’s Stillwater Music

Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy

Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy

Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield

Church advances plans for multimillion-dollar arena in Bayfield

Church advances plans for multimillion-dollar arena in Bayfield

says application process to begin by end of summer

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart attend Bayfield Legislative Lowdown

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart attend Bayfield Legislative Lowdown

Elected officials respond to questions about gun bills, TABOR

850 Durango protesters decry illegal deportations, Trump policies

850 Durango protesters decry illegal deportations, Trump policies

Bayfield-area residents demand due process, stop to tariffs

Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

February 22, 2025

Ogo’s inspiring return spurs Panthers sweep of Bayfield

Ogo’s inspiring return spurs Panthers sweep of Bayfield

Panthers girls and boys rally from second half deficits

February 2, 2025

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts

purchased a new snowcat machine but needs help paying for it

December 8, 2024

Ignacio fugitive who ran over girlfriend sentenced to prison

Ignacio fugitive who ran over girlfriend sentenced to prison

Fields was on the run for seven years after 2016 incident

December 6, 2024

Hunting while blind? Group provides therapeutic experience in La Plata County

Hunting while blind? Group provides therapeutic experience in La Plata County

with physical, emotional challenges find peace (and sometimes dinner) on nature outings

November 15, 2024

Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

Bayfield volleyball drops home opener

Bayfield volleyball drops home opener

Montezuma-Cortez prevails 3-1

September 12, 2024

Top Colorado GOP leader reports death threats to law enforcement

Top Colorado GOP leader reports death threats to law enforcement

Scheppelman says investigation is ongoing in La Plata County case

August 31, 2024

Chuckwagon Rendezvous co-founder Harry Baxstrom ready to hang up the apron

Chuckwagon Rendezvous co-founder Harry Baxstrom ready to hang up the apron

‘It’s hard to not do something you’ve been doing a long time that you love,’ he says

August 18, 2024

Stretch of U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield to undergo construction

Stretch of U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield to undergo construction

sealing between mile posts 102 and 118 to bring traffic down to one lane, beginning Monday

August 16, 2024