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Federal agents investigate mail theft

The U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General is investigating the theft of mail earlier this year at the Bayfield Post office. One Bayfield resident said she mailed tw...

COGCC honors outstanding operators

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission honored WPX Energy, Swift Energy Operating and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe - Department of Energy as Outstanding Operators and Anadarko Pe...

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Biologist to talk about wildlife in the wilderness

As part of the continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the federal Wilderness Act, a veteran Colorado biologist will talk about the importance of wilderness to wildlife populations...

Ignacio town board member resigns

Police preparing for rally weekend

Seniors honor volunteers

The Pine River Seniors honored their volunteers of the year, Charlene Johnson and Kaye Luebchow. Luebchow was honored for his work with Meals on Wheels, while Johnson has been a longtime org...

Community Learning Center offers college courses 'Cradle to grave' is new approach to life-long learning

Pine River Community Learning Center aims to be the area's "one-stop shop" for education for everyone, from infants to elders. "Cradle to grave!" exulted PRCLC director Cathy Cald...

New editorial policy results in boring paper

Editor's note: The following is a copy of a letter sent to Doug Bennett, CEO of Ballantine Communications, Inc. I have noted the change in editorial policy since the Pine River T...

A SKEE Pass (library card) is your child's ticket to academic achievement

Pine River Public Library The Pine River Library in Bayfield is helping local kids start the school year off right by conducting a "SKEE Pass" library card drive. All ...

Access plan for U.S. 160 presented by CDOT

Proposals would affect Gem Village, Bayfield access points

CDOT to start rockfall work on Highway 3

Colorado Department of Transportation will start rockfall mitigation on State Highway 3 on Thursday, Aug. 21. The south end of Hwy. 3 will be closed through mid November for this work. ...

Local news briefs

First National Bank serving free ice cream First National Bank in Bayfield is holding its client appreciation day today from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees will be serving ice cre...