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66 deed-restricted townhomes coming to Bayfield
Units expected to be ready by or before summer 2024
Bayfield & Ignacio
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Southwest Paintball looks to become entertainment source for youth
Former garden store owner enters new market for passion project
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Ignacio fugitive caught after nearly seven years on the run
Case Fields accused of running over girlfriend with his truck in downtown Bayfield in 2016
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe selects company to manage new fiber broadband internet
ISP accepting sign-ups for service
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Dry Lake fire 47% contained after fuel reduction
What started as a quarter-acre fire grew to 1,400 acres within fire lines
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Firefighters seek to use Dry Lake fire for fuels reduction
Lightning started fire Sunday east of Bayfield; smoke was visible from U.S. Highway 160
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Small wildfire breaks out east of Bayfield
Dry Lake fire is burning a 2019 prescribed burn zone, facilitating containment
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Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts building begins to take shape in Ignacio
‘We really want a permanent home. We are tired of moving’
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Photos: Music in the valley
The Foggy Memory Boys, from Taos, N.M., is the first of four bands playing the Pine River Festival on Saturday at Eagle Park in Bayfield. This is the fourth year…
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No time to visit the library? Ignacio’s Dewey bookmobile comes to you
Bus has books, movies, other services for children and adults
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Fireworks start small fires during Bayfield Fourth of July celebration
Spectators help prevent blaze from reaching senior center
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Woman found dead under truck in Bayfield
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office suspects victim left vehicle in reverse and was run over
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Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango
Type III crew on scene with more support en route
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Summer program kicks off at Jack-a-lope Acres
Kristen Johnston, owner of Jack-a-lope Acres, works on the barrel train on Tuesday that is one of the rides and 15 activities, including a viewing zoo of chickens, turkeys and…
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Findings on substance use in Pine River Valley released
Community dialogue conducted by Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency
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Suspect charged with first-degree murder in Ignacio cold case
Defendant was arrested more than 14 years after shooting
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From hillside to homes: A ‘comforting’ shift from homelessness to housing
A federal Section 8 housing voucher is helping La Plata County residents find a new start
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Construction to begin on Mustang Crossing subdivision in Bayfield
Community Development director says town is in need of more housing inventory
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New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light
Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man
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Prescribed burn north of Bayfield expected to wrap up today
1,300 acres are being treated in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch areas
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Suspect arrested in 2009 Ignacio cold case
David Hendren was arrested May 18 in connection with the death of Larry Fuller on New Year’s Day
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Family stages first Memorial Bike Run honoring son killed in car crash
Diana Sandoval says fundraiser held to buy tombstone
Arts and Entertainment
Photos: Music Corner by the Bay presents its Spectacular Spring Music Showcase
From left, Back row: Captain Cook, Trevor Girodo, Kendall Alexander-Williams, Jackson Brons, Rohan White, Susan Katzer, Dakota Barnes, Peggy Iberg, Eden Krokos and Asher Krokos. Front Row: Lillian Phillips, Anya…
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Colorado told La Plata County to clean up its landfill; now the state will pay for it
A bill awaiting governor’s signature dedicates money to remediation at sites like the one in Bayfield
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Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff
Bureau of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity
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Suspect arrested after allegedly stealing trolley, taking joy ride that ended near Ignacio
Durango man arrested after vehicle tires damaged by spike strips
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Are Durango, La Plata County real estate markets returning to pre-COVID trends?
First quarter statistics show some homes are staying on market longer, selling for less
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Bayfield trustees set to hire new town marshal
Michael Hoguet has more than three decades of law enforcement experience
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Murder suspect, who was 17, to stand trial as adult for killing Bayfield Speedway clerk
Damitre Burch faces 40 years in prison for 2021 homicide