Southern Ute Tribal Council sees turnover during 2020 elections Baker takes position as chairman December 31, 2020
Ignacio, Arboles residents plead guilty to dealing meth face up to 40 years in prison December 10, 2020
BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year November 12, 2020
Discovery DIY Network wraps up filming of Ignacio off-grid home ‘I’m so nervous about seeing myself on TV’ October 28, 2020
Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others September 30, 2020
Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case classes, several teachers quarantined September 25, 2020
Audit calls for improvements to Ignacio’s financial reporting debt-free for first time in 25 years September 24, 2020
TV network to film Ignacio family building earthen home is to construct the house from the ground up in 4 weeks September 7, 2020
Bayfield brewery has liquor license suspended for violation investigation links overserving to fatal car crash September 4, 2020
Residents rally in support of grocery store’s free-choice mask policy Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action August 27, 2020
Farmers Fresh Market in Ignacio thumbs nose at mask order Grocery store faces legal action from La Plata County agencies August 20, 2020
WalletHub ranks Ignacio favorably for equitable school spending Colorado among least equitable in nation August 12, 2020
Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County ‘That tells me that my guys are doing a good job,’ says town marshal August 10, 2020
Ignacio School District to reopen without mandatory masks Principals say staff members, teachers concerned about safety July 16, 2020
Local Native American poet talks trauma on national podcast ‘You are the answers to our ancestors’ prayers’ June 27, 2020
Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado? Protesters, law enforcement and government leaders agree changes must occur June 19, 2020
Colorado pauses to remember COVID victims Cities, counties and organizations to flip switch on red lights to pay tribute May 16, 2020
Local health officials expected to advise today on whether to end stay-at-home order governments await decision April 25, 2020
Bayfield, Ignacio students struggle with broadband access districts hope hot spots can help, but contracts are long and expensive April 22, 2020
Southwest Colorado to receive infant supplies from FEMA delivering $3 million in diapers, formula to Colorado April 20, 2020
Ignacio urges social distancing, but says household disturbances are up looking for at least 60% compliance to reduce spike in cases April 8, 2020
Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio unsure what to expect from federal funds prepare for deep revenue declines, while providing safety nets for residents April 4, 2020
La Plata County lags state, nation in census response COVID-19 challenges could cause an undercount April 2, 2020
