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558 Fire grows to 3.5 acres

A small wildfire in the Beaver Meadows area northeast of Bayfield grew to 3.5 acres on Friday since it was reported Thursday. The fire is currently creeping and smoldering, with isolated tor...

DATE: Jul 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Lightning strike burning less than an acre east of Bayfield

Columbine Ranger District fire crews are monitoring a third of an acre wildfire in the Beaver Meadows area of the San Juan National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service announced in a press relea...

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Dancing Spirit holding 7th anniversary show

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center will hold its spring art show through May 27. An artists' reception and reunion is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Participan...

DATE: Apr 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Times columnist wins state press award

Carole McWilliams' columns, "View From the Boondocks" received second place in the best serious column writing category from the Colorado Press Association. Two of McWilliams' col...

DATE: Apr 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Free mulch available Saturday

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch, loaded into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bayfield Convenience Center, 4496 County Road 223 in Bayfield. ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

13th Annual Festival of Trees kicks off in Durango

Proceeds benefit Community Connections

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Decorations, yard toys hazardous for deer

As cooler weather approaches, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking residents to take down equipment and yard toys that cause problems for wildlife. Recently in Durango, a young b...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

State House Republicans oust leadership after lackluster election

Legislature remains split for upcoming session

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joining law enforcement a tough decision for women

2-day conference offers support, education to female officers

DATE: Nov 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Bayfield schools get voters’ support

Bayfield bond issue a nail-biter

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s here: Election Day!

It’s here: Election Day, and the final day you can get your general election ballot turned in. All mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. – and it’s too late to mail them back. ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Final hours for voting fast approaching

The final hours for citizens to return ballots, register to vote or vote in person are fast approaching. All mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday – and it’s too late to...

DATE: Nov 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News