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Bayfield High School hires its second principal since April
Jason Wayman will be arriving from Gallup, N.M., in time for 2024-25 school year
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How are Bayfield vacation rentals impacting housing availability, expenses?
Concerns linger over the effect properties are having on homes
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New Bayfield mayor Tom Au looks to be ‘proactive,’ keep growing economy
Former board of trustee member was elected in April
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Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined
Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday
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Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam
With no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism
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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
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Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma
Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign
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Energy-efficient camper company launches in Bayfield
Outpost Campers CEO also aims to open manufacturing facility by or before this winter
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Bayfield recreation officials to add two new basketball hoops to old middle school gym
Town leases out gymnasium to hold activities like youth sports camps
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Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru
Owner of Bayfield eatery saw benefits at prior location during COVID-19 pandemic
Sports
Montezuma County’s Amber Moore a fan favorite at Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo
Friday’s riders came from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado
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Bayfield Water Treatment Plant to add new, longer-lasting generator
System would be more efficient during natural disasters
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Heartwood Cohousing wins OK for 14 homes, turns attention to design and financing
Bayfield-area neighborhood set to break ground on new homes in spring 2025
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Clearnetworx expands service in Durango, La Plata County creating more competition
Florida Road fiber to be ready for home installation by end of June, company says
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Ignacio police chief retires after more than 40 years in law enforcement
Mayor declares official day in honor of Kirk Phillips
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14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado
Durango police chief touches on police scrutiny during commencement address
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Pine River Commons townhome project slated to wrap up by mid-September
Water line installations, hydrant evaluations cause slight setback for Bayfield development
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Summer outlook on Bayfield home market appears promising
Interest rates, inventory improving across the board
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New transportation service coming to La Plata County
‘Over The Top’ will focus on large groups going on weekend trips
Business
Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall
New Bayfield location has high visibility for travelers along U.S. Highway 160
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Ignacio School District to take down Southern Ute flag Friday
Decision has sparked backlash from some students
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72 seniors toss their caps at Bayfield High School graduation
Social studies teacher Jason Singh headlines as commencement speaker
Sports
Ignacio’s Teryn McWhirter commits to rodeo at Ranger College
The Ignacio senior specializes in breakaway roping