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The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

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

Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders

Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders

penalty for nonpayment doled out since at least 2015

January 26, 2026

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

Prosecutors to retry Ignacio cold case that resulted in hung jury last month

Prosecutors to retry Ignacio cold case that resulted in hung jury last month

Hendren, 39, accused of shooting, killing Larry Fuller

Ignacio man killed in vehicle crash near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Ignacio man killed in vehicle crash near Durango-La Plata County Airport

of the crash is still under investigation

November 24, 2024

Are four-day school weeks helping or hurting K-12 education in Southwest Colorado?

Are four-day school weeks helping or hurting K-12 education in Southwest Colorado?

Ignacio and Bayfield report positive results in teacher retention

November 17, 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

Bayfield Middle School club raising historical, cultural awareness of Indigenous tribes

Bayfield Middle School club raising historical, cultural awareness of Indigenous tribes

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 12, 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

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

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners

August 23, 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

La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio

La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio

competition, cash prizes and lasting friendships make up annual smash ’em up

August 17, 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

New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities

New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities

Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market and Outdoor Business Lab to launch on Friday

Billy Goat Saloon, an iconic watering hole near Bayfield, plans to close Aug. 11

Billy Goat Saloon, an iconic watering hole near Bayfield, plans to close Aug. 11

Establishment cites rising insurance costs, trademark litigation as reasons

How are median earners buying homes in Southwest Colorado?

How are median earners buying homes in Southwest Colorado?

HomesFund has helped hundreds of people with low- or no-interest loans

Bayfield High School hires its second principal since April

Bayfield High School hires its second principal since April

Wayman will be arriving from Gallup, N.M., in time for 2024-25 school year

Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year

Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year

Residents making under 80% of area median income will qualify for down payment assistance

Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma

Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma

Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign

Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru

Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru

of Bayfield eatery saw benefits at prior location during COVID-19 pandemic