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Meet the wolves Saturday at Vallecito

Ambassador wolves from Wolfwood Refuge will greet visitors tomorrow at Five Branches Campground at Vallecito. Visitors should not bring dogs! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can ...

Cattlemen announce chuck wagon cook-off results

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen held their annual chuck wagon cook-off on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds as part of Durango Fiesta Days. Contestants are given ingredients to co...

Credit cards changing for cardholders, merchants

Changes coming in the credit card industry will provide more security for cardholders, but more liability for merchants if they don't invest in new credit card processing terminals. ...

Rex H. Howard

Rex H. Howard, Sr., 90, died July 8, 2014, in Durango. Mr. Howard was born April 10, 1924 in Gravette, Ark. to Jesse and Bertha Howard.  He served with distinction in the U.S. Nav...

USDA honors Bayfield forester

Bayfield Parks & Rec announces youth sports schedule

Bayfield Parks & Recreation has released its youth sports schedule for 2014-15. The registration deadline is Aug. 29 for fall soccer and flag football. The soccer and f...

Ignacio celebrates 114th San Ignacio Fiesta

Ignacio area residents turned out last weekend to celebrate San Ignacio Fiesta. The Saturday morning parade featured colorful floats with lots of tossed candy, Latino bands, and ...

Ignacio trustees want planner

Ignacio town trustees continue to press their desire to hire a town planner. They debated whether they could discuss it at their July 22 meeting, since it wasn't on the agenda. I...

Ignacio housing market study presented to town trustees

Workers commute TO Ignacio

Senior Center lunch menus

The Pine River Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays (BYO lunch), Wednesdays, and Fridays. First Tuesday of the month is a potluck lunch. Wednesday and Friday lunches are s...

County finances on unsustainable path

Property tax revenue down by half

La Plata County Fair starts Wednesday

The La Plata County Fair is a highlight of the year for area 4-H and FFA families, plus gardeners, quilters, knitters, bakers, photographers, and lots more. The fair's main events...