Local & Regional News
Ready for winter? Weather Service has you covered
Forecasts explained, season tips offered
Lieb, Morrissey vie for treasurer
Familiar name, relative newcomer get rare shot at county position
Dems, GOP taxpayers agree: Natural gas flaring is wasteful
It says almost 70 percent of voters in Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota and Utah support a rule that would require oil companies to reduce the amount of natural gas…
Emergency responders raise rural driveway issues
Personal freedom versus community risk are among issues
Time to hang low
This guy will be keeping his head low in upcoming weeks as the rifle hunting seasons start. Second season begins tomorrow and runs through sunset Wednesday.PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS
Curtis “Brian” Olguin
Curtis Olguin Curtis “Brian” Olguin was born June 6, 1966 in Durango. He was a lifelong resident of Ignacio and a graduate of Ignacio High school. He was a member…
Elkins honored as Citizen of the Year
Raelynn Elkins, center, with husband Kallen and daughter Willa, left, and her parents, Rolland and Diane Healy.Courtesy photo The theme of this year’s banquet was the Kentucky Derby, and the…
VALLEY IN BRIEF
Flu shots will be available for senior citizens from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pine River Senior Center. A limited amount of shots are available, and they will…
Tammy Lynn Dunn
Tammy Dunn She was born in Reading, Penn. to Frederick and Jennifer Folk. She moved to Bayfield in the early 1990s where she married William C. Dunn, Jr. She was…
LPEA has new phone app
LPEA has, over the past year, upgraded its electronic services with the SmartHub, an online program that enables members to review their electricity usage, pay bills and more from their…
Lions Club serves local students
The Bayfield Lions Club screened preschool students in September at Southern Ute Head Start in Ignacio. The tests detect up to seven conditions which, if treated early, can be remedied.…
Bear sighted in Bayfield
. Secure your trash. . Remove birdfeeders. . Keep barbecue grills clean and put them away. . Keep pet food indoors. . Keep garage doors closed. . Secure windows and…
Loleet Ernestine “Ernie” Watts
Loleet Watts Mrs. Watts was born May 1, 1952 in Durango, the daughter of Fritz and Pearl Box. She grew up in Bayfield and attended Bayfield schools and was a…
Clouds go pink
Cool nights and rainy days have created some fabulous sunsets lately, including this pink one over Bayfield.Photo by Carole McWilliams
Correction
Calendar of Events
Tailgate barbecue at Bayfield High School, 5 to 7 p.m. before the BHS-Cortez football game, hosted by BHS boys basketball team. SATURDAY, OCT. 11 Bayfield High School open house and…
Bayfield goes purple for Homecoming
Fall giving way
Fall and winter were both on display Thursday afternoon in Silverton. But it appears autumn is ready to give way, at least in the San Juan Mountain high country. For…
Mesa Verde awards concessions contract
“We’re looking forward to this working relationship,” said Sue Johnson-Erner, concessions-management specialist at Mesa Verde. “I think it will be very profitable for both parties.” ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, LLC…
The Blotter
Wednesday 8:57 p.m. A man was reportedly taking picnic tables from Fassbinder Park, 140 West Park Ave., and putting them on the street Durango Fire Wednesday 5:32 p.m. Firefighters responded…
Dayplanner Friday
Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Bar & Grill, 21382 U.S. Highway 160, September-May, 769-7615, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Citizens Health Advisory Council Monthly…