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Small group discusses Bayfield business climate

“You can’t buy underwear here. Are we doomed to be dependent on big box stores in Durango?” community member Ron…

Ignacio Shur Valu closing

New partners planning to renovate, re-open longtime grocery store

CDOT starts biker safety campaign ‘Ride Wise’

With summer riding season here, Colorado Department of Transportation is starting a campaign called Ride Wise to encourage motorcyclists –…

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.…

PRCLC graduates GED students

Pine River Community Learning Center held graduation ceremonies May 29 for students receiving their General Equivalency Degrees. They are Chrystal…

Bayfield sewer line projects hit snag

Bayfield’s planned sewer line repairs have hit a snag – a lack of qualified contractors interested in doing the work.…

Nickerson graduates from CSU

Tabitha Nickerson received her bachelors in science degree with a major in math, emphasis in education and a minor in…

Fundraiser for Bob Cooper set for June 14

Friends of longtime community member and volunteer Bob Cooper are holding a fundraiser for his fight against lung cancer. All…

Friends of Library get new shed

Bayfield High School students have built a new shed that Friends of the Pine River Library will use to store…

Wells Group hosting Bayfield Chamber meeting

The Wells Group Bayfield office will host the June meeting of the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7…

Valley in brief

Royalty returning to San Ignacio Fiesta San Ignacio Fiesta will be held on July 26 – 27, and the committee…

Art show opening at Pine River Valley Bank

Artwork by Melanie Kirkpatrick is currently on display at Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield and will be shown through…

Emergency, walk-in service not available at clinic

Officials at Mercy Family Medicine have said they are pleased with the response they have received from local patients to…

Cars ready to cruise

Bayfield Yard Sale day set for tomorrow

It’s here, the annual Yard Sale day. Tomorrow, bargain hunters from throughout the region will arrive in Bayfield looking for…

Eighth grade students receive awards

Bayfield Middle School held its continuation ceremony May 22 for eighth graders. The four students with the highest GPA spoke…

Local Briefs

Pumas to be discussed Sunday Ken Logan, mammals researcher for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will present “Researching Puma Populations in…

education briefs

Calderwood Weathers graduates from ag leadership program Class 11 of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) completed its 18-month course…

Women’s Resource Center was busy in May

Anne Swisher, right, receives the Volunteer of the Year award for 2012 from Women’s Resource Center Executive Director Liz Mora…

Helicopters buzz Durango on different missions

Choppers in use for SWAT training, rescue and military exercises

French paragliders make unplanned stop in Durango

Wind wasn’t right as they headed for Mexican border

Crop-duster snags area power lines

Crews make repairs near Ignacio

Literary Festival to be held in October

Applications to participate being accepted

Acupuncture Alliance to hold fundraiser

Group helps stressed veterans and families