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Tom Au bests incumbent Ashleigh Tarkington to become Bayfield mayor
In Tuesday’s unofficial results, Au tallies 185 votes; Tarkington logs 147 votes
Bayfield & Ignacio
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Housing, infrastructure among key issues on Bayfield voters’ minds in Tuesday’s election
Ashleigh Tarkington and Tom Au competing in 2024 mayoral race
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Durango continues building homes, but important projects unfolding in Bayfield, Ignacio
Regional Housing Authority chairperson reviews developments across La Plata County
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Pueblo Community College Bayfield site to close this summer
Location terminated after just five years
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Bayfield mayor eyes second term, while board of trustees member seeks to unseat her
Ashleigh Tarkington and Tom Au go head-to-head in April 2 election
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2 homes impacted by Mustang Crossing gas line leak; no health concerns reported
Contractor was moving dirt away from excavation area when they accidentally punctured gas line, according to Upper Pine River deputy fire chief
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Gas line hit at Mustang Crossing development site
Town of Bayfield issues shelter in place order Friday
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Tractor Supply Co. adding Bayfield location
Construction on new store expected to start this spring
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Upper Pine River fire department receives $800K grant for new station
District would like to begin construction in spring 2024
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Cosmetologists trained to identify possible victims of human trafficking
Group trains salon workers in the Four Corners to look for identifying behaviors
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Bayfield school district, Pine River Library to host ‘poetry slam’
Residents and students invited to showcase their talents April 4
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Person of interest in custody in connection to Bayfield car wash break-in
Suspect accused of stealing money box, other items last week
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Southwest Water Conservation District seminar returns to help navigate ‘fluid horizons’
40th annual event to be held March 27 in Ignacio
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FLC Theatre presenting “Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812”
The Broadway hit adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s, ‘War and Peace’ will be first performed April 3
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Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects
Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield
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Bayfield Middle School staffers strengthening relationships by ‘doing rounds’
Rounding Program allows school to check in with employees and see how they’re doing
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Homebuyers eyeing Bayfield country properties as spring nears
Warmer temperatures leading to increasing inventory, buyer interest on land and homes
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Bayfield police implementing new pistol program for officers
Effort meant to provide tactical benefit and help with recruiting, police chief says
Community
‘Citizens Survey’ open through April
The Southwest Colorado Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, is a new Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative for Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan and southern Hinsdale counties. This new coalition will…
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Bayfield police installing new computer tablets in patrol units
Technology will allow officers to view live bodycam footage
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Bayfield police getting new bodycams
New technology will feature live feeds that can be viewed remotely
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East Bayfield housing development finally proceeding after funding headaches
Town still looking for developer on Cinnamon Heights townhome project
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Bayfield replacing over 800 feet of sidewalk on East Mill Street
Project expected to be done by Memorial Day weekend, helping town’s efforts to become more pedestrian-friendly
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Ignacio arts center reaches for the sky
Towering walls, trusses take shape in heart of downtown
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Opening construction phase for Mustang Crossing subdivision wrapping up
Infrastructure work should be done by or before June 1, says Bayfield developer
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Boiling advisory lifted in Ignacio after water main break
Pipe rupture occurred Feb. 14, impacting properties west of Goddard Avenue
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Water main breakage in Ignacio impacts multiple properties
Town encourages affected residents to boil water before drinking
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National forest accepts second round of comments on HD Mountains drilling
In response to public objection, District Ranger opened comment period through Feb. 23