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BLM lands to close for firewood cutting by year end

If you want to cut firewood for this winter on BLM land in Southwest Colorado, you need to do it by Dec. 31. The BLM Tres Rios field office in Dolores announces that as of Jan. 1,...

Bayfield gets $328,000 to buy park land

Ignacio schools also receives GoCo grant

Upper Pine wins financial reporting award

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Upper Pine River Fire Protection District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the Unite...

Bell ringing can be hectic this year

It's easy in December to get too caught up in presents, cards, cookies and parties and blow off the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. I'm not pointing fingers. I've done it to...

Residents escape early morning house fire in Bayfield

Two sleeping residents escaped an early morning fire in Bayfield after they were awakened by sounds of falling debris and found smoke in the living room, according to Upper Pine Fire Chief B...

LPEA board sets 'smart meter' opt out fee

The La Plata Electric Association board of directors has approved details for customers who want to opt out of having an AMI meter installed at their home. The board also gave pre...

CSU offers commonsense ways to avoid holiday fraud

Tis the season! Whew, we have made it past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but there are still 20 shopping days left. It is also a busy time for theft! In 2013, consumers paid $1....

IHS grad receives national FFA award

Amanda Witcher, a 2014 graduate of Ignacio High School, was honored at the National Future Farmers of America Convention in November in Louisville, Kentucky. Witcher received the ...

Local chambers planning for 2015

The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its final meeting of the year on Thursday, Dec. 11. The group's annual Christmas party will be hosted by Pine River Valley Bank from 5:3...

Volleyball club holding tryouts

Four Corners Volleyball Club will hold its parent meeting and tryout sessions in December for the 2015 USA Volleyball season.   A parent and athlete information meeting will be he...

Ignacio schools honor veterans

Jeans fundraiser nets $575

Talbot named LPEA manager of operations

Justin Talbot, who had been serving as interim manager of operations, has been named to the permanent position at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). Talbot had previously served as manage...