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Ignacio embezzlement losses rise as records examined
Front desk employee accused of stealing more than $70K
Bayfield & Ignacio
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Reserves provide backup to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, Durango Police
Law enforcement low on reserves
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Upper Pine aids with fire, fall prevention for seniors
Free home safety inspections offered
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Ignacio schools work to help special needs students
Individualized reading comprehension lessons offered; costs prove challenging
Education
Bayfield library embarks on project to inspire interest in science, math
“Teens in our community flock to the library after school and throughout the summer,” Teen Services Manager Becky Van Den Berg said. “Without organized activities, behavior issues arise, disturbing not…
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Faster Internet on the horizon in downtown Durango, rural Southwest Colorado
Free Wi-Fi coming to Main Avenue
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Upper Pine Fire Protection District seeks ambulance
Upper Pine Fire Protection District is down to two ambulances, one of its own and one borrowed from the Durango Fire Protection District.Photo courtesy Osage Ambulance The district board held…
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Problems with fueling pumps in Bayfield may have caused thousands of dollars in damages
Residents say two Conoco locations wreaked havoc on diesel trucks
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Legacy of old Bayfield landfill plagues county
La Plata County commissioners debate groundwater with state officials
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Wolverines on parade: Bayfield shows love for football squad
Town celebrates a state championship
Sports
The 1996 Bayfield football team that started it all
Bayfield had a good crowd of about 300-400 people who saw the Wolverines win their first football state championship and first state title in any boys sport. Marshall Hahn threw…
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Habitat for Humanity home a blessing for Durango family
Need for affordable housing growing in La Plata County
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Mark Redwine files to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit in death of son, Dylan Redwine
Father’s attorney argues statute of limitations has expired
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Finding the stories behind the skeletons
From Basketmaker sites to crime sites, Fort Lewis College’s Mulhern and students use bones to probe the past
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Hitting highway for hoops
The Hozhoni Days Basketball Tournament drew 11 men’s teams and eight women’s teams from as far away as Wyoming, South Dakota and Washington state, said organizer Damon Whitethunder, a senior…
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A second chance for veterans
Combat veteran finds support from fellow Marines in Bayfield
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Finding the stories behind the skeletons
From Basketmaker sites to crime sites, Fort Lewis College’s Mulhern and students use bones to probe the past
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Voters asked to lift restrictions on local fiber-optic lines
Improved Internet services could benefit businesses and consumers
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Community Center in Ignacio to celebrate grand opening
Old Ignacio school to offer youth programs
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Bayfield learning center fires director, closes
But the center is facing difficulties. On Sept. 14, the learning center announced it had terminated the contract of its director, Cathy Calderwood. The Bayfield location is not open at…
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Ignacio teacher recommended for dismissal
Science instructor involved in physical altercation with boy
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Bayfield library founder McCoy dies at 96
She helped start Bayfield’s public library in downtown Bayfield, and the Pine River Public Library building was named after her in 2005. Lavenia Morgan arrived in Bayfield on Jan. 1,…
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New owner assumes debt, legacy of motorcycle rally
The future of 23-year-old Four Corners Motorcycle Rally in the hands of Johnny Valdez
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Build a Better Bayfield on Thursday
How about activities for kids? What started as a job fair has grown into a combination of business and community expo, recreational and performing arts programs and more. The event…
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Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans
The fire was less than a tenth of an acre in size Tuesday, and it was burning within the perimeter of the Missionary Ridge Fire burn area. The Forest Service…
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San Ignacio Fiesta brightens weekend
Someone in a gorilla suit walked the parade route Saturday in Ignacio.Carole McWilliams/Pine River Times This year’s Fiesta queen is Christyanne Valdez. Lainey Espinoza is the first attendant, and Reyna…