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Bear sighted in Bayfield

There have been reports and sighting of a large black bear on Mill Street, East Court and North Street. The Town of Bayfield would like to remind residents and businesses to: ....

State oil and gas task force to meet in Durango

The recently formed state oil and gas task force will meet in Durango on Oct. 9 and 10 at the Holiday Inn and Suites, 21636 Highway 160 West. Gov. John Hickenlooper created the ta...

Earning your GED: why not today?

By Karen Edmonds Pine River Community Learning Center So, you dropped out of high school. Whether it was two months or 20 years ago, you're sure you've sealed your fat...

Morlan celebrates 25 years at Region 9

Ed Morlan of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was recently recognized for his 25th year as executive director. Morlan has brought the organization from a $30,...

Cowboy poets will gather next weekend

The 26th annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will take place Oct. 2-5.  The gathering features an array of events in downtown Durango, with headquarters at the Strater Hotel. A...

Come join us this weekend!

Autumn is my favorite time of year. For 15 years, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing has kicked off fall with a fun, family event that welcomes both our locals and visitors...

Controlled burn ending

Fire could smolder until winter arrives

Maria's bookshop celebrating 30th

Maria's Bookshop in Durango celebrates 30 years of independent bookselling this week. Special offers and events will include: Today's events includes "30 Years of Favorites", an e...

Housing counselors help avert foreclosure

Durango-based Housing Solutions for the Southwest is touting a new study, released on Sept. 9, that struggling homeowners who work with housing counselors are more likely to stay in their ho...

USFS seeks comments on fire reforestration at Vallecito

Some burn areas not regenerating

Sports can teach that life ain't fair

BY MELANIE BRUBAKER MAZUR TIMES EDITOR I am an advocate for kids doing sports and other activities. Sports teaches that teamwork and practice pays off, just ...

Economic summit set for Oct. 22

The La Plata County Economic Development Alliance's eighth annual Economic Summit will take place Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Sky Ute Casino & Resort in Ignacio.  The day-long business confer...