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County fair wraps up events on Sunday

It's been eight years of hard work for Keanna Smith of Ignacio, but it resulted in her steer, Mastari, winning the grand champion breeding stock prize at the La Plata County Fair. ...

Town hall on state teacher shortage coming to Ignacio

The teacher shortage crisis in Colorado will be addressed after a new law sponsored by state Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, went into effect Wednesday. House Bill 1003 require...

Town hall on state teacher shortage coming to Ignacio

In an effort to address the current educator shortage across Colorado, the Colorado Department of Higher Education, the Colorado Department of Education and the Ignacio School District will ...

Nominations available for Ignacio School Board directors

Two seats are up for election on the Ignacio School Board. Elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Two directors will be elected for four-year terms. To qualify, a candidate must have ...

Fire in HD Mountains grows to 35 acres

A small fire caused by a lightning strike in the HD Mountains has been encouraged to grow a little bigger and has done just that. Firing operations began Wednesday to expand the p...

Fire crews starting operations to expand small fire in HD Mountains

Firing operations are tentatively planned for Wednesday to expand the perimeter of a small lightning-caused wildfire in the HD Mountains to improve forest health and reduce future wildfire d...

CPW offering free entry to state parks on Monday

Veterans, military personnel get free entry in August

Fundraiser Saturday for former police officer

A fundraiser for former local law enforcement office Matt Taylor is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Sky Ute Casino Events Center in Ignacio. Taylor is no longer working d...

La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen's Chuckwagon Cook-Off results

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen held their annual Chuckwagon Cook-Off on July 29 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contest results are as follows: WAGONS First plac...

2017 San Ignacio Fiesta results

ROYALTY Queen Michelle Merritt 1st Attendant Elisia Cruz 2nd Attendant Ivy Cuthair RAFFLE $500 grand prize, Marilyn Griego ...

Resignation leaves opening on Bayfield Town Board

Trustee James Sanders has submitted his resignation from the Town of Bayfield Board of Trustees. The board is currently accepting letters of interest and resumes from individuals qualified f...

Austin's Kyle Park to premier new concert event at La Plata County Fair

Country group Shotgun Lullaby will open show