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Southern Ute museum to be open weekdays The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum will be open weekdays only from…

March 28, 2014

Nation/World Briefs

Community bracing for more victims ARLINGTON, Wash. – A mountainside community waited in anguish Friday to learn the full scope…

March 28, 2014

Nation & World

Who’s hooking up with your dating data?

Change may be coming to the rapidly growing dating industry as concern mounts about the privacy and safety of all…

March 28, 2014

Nation & World

Ousted Ukrainian leader seeks autonomy elections

The Russian Defense Ministry says the last of the Ukrainian servicemen have left the Crimea region and returned to Ukraine.…

March 28, 2014

Nation & World

Europe unveils Mars rover

STEVENAGE, England It looks like a giant sandbox – except the sand has a reddish tint and the “toys” on…

March 28, 2014

Nation & World

Court hands setback to Texas abortion law critics

Abortion rights supporters demonstrate outside the Capitol auditorium in Austin, Texas, after Gov. Rick Perry signed sweeping abortion restrictions that…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Franklin Harvey of Bayfield named to dean’s list

BOSTON – Berklee College of Music announced Franklin Harvey of Bayfield has earned placement on the dean’s list for the…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Local nurse wins regional award

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SWCAHEC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Nightingale Luminary Awards.…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Ignacio housing issues discussed with county commissioners

Lack of housing in Ignacio was among the issues town trustees discussed with the La Plata County Commissioners at a…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Forest Service finishes prescribed burn

Wednesday was the last day of this week's prescribed burn east of Bayfield in Saul's Creek, according to a press…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Bayfield moving forward on economic development effort

du1-i-syn The Town of Bayfield is moving forward to develop a town vision and build upon previous public input regarding…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Rancher starts crowdfunding site for ag producers

It all started when a friend was having difficulties getting a loan for an irrigation system. Jesse Lasater, who raises…

March 28, 2014

Local News

State ag commissioner presents student with $1,000 scholarship

Jackson Artichoker, right, a fourth-grade student at Bayfield Elementary, won the $1,000 Colorado scholarship from Bonnie Plants for the company's…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Ignacio school board debates superintendent pay raise

Ignacio School Superintendent Rocco Fuschetto’s contract with the district has included an annual $5,000 pay raise. At the March 18…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Business owner’s death ruled suicide

The death of Gregg Cuthbert, owner of Four Corners Framed Art in Gem Village, has been ruled as a suicide…

March 28, 2014

Local News

RARE TRIPLETS ARRIVE!

This set of triplets was born at John and Diana McGeeney's place southwest of Bayfield on March 16. Odds for…

March 28, 2014

Local News

7 Ignacio trustee candidates compete for 4 seats

Four incumbents and three challengers are competing for four Ignacio Town Board seats. The election is Tuesday, April 1 at…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Bayfield Marshal’s Office buys surplus equipment

From backpacks to a big dump truck and a Humvee, the Bayfield Marshal’s Office has an assortment of new equipment…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Governor’s office: Yes to air fleet

Top wildfire strategist endorses contracting for firefighting force

March 28, 2014

Nation & World

Support for overhaul falling

A narrow majority of Americans believe President Barack Obama’s signature health-care overhaul law is in for more changes, according to…

March 28, 2014

Nation & World

Obama meets with Saudi king to reassure key ally

President Barack Obama is trying to mend fences with Saudi Arabia during a visit Friday with King Abdullah at Rawdat…

March 28, 2014

Local News

Don’t get burned by wildfire

Creating ‘survivable’ space around your home may save it

March 27, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Tax exemption available to some senior citizens A property tax exemption may be available for tax year 2014 for qualifying…

March 27, 2014

Nation & World

Insurance signups reach 6 million goal

WASHINGTON – Back on track after a stumbling start, President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul reached a milestone Thursday, with more…

March 27, 2014