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Smith is a fair, qualified sheriff

I need to respond to Garrett Valencia's allegation that Sheriff Smith "promoted" his wife during the first year in office. (Times, Sept. 7, 2018) I was leaving the sheriff's offi...

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

We support Sean Smith for Sheriff

We were affected, as most were, with the 416 fire. It started about a mile from our home, and having just moved here from the Denver area in April, we were immediately concerned. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Library deserves our support

Remember encyclopedias? Growing up in Bayfield, the tiny library on Mill Street was a place to check out a book or look up something in the encyclopedia. Nineteen years ago, the ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Support mill-levy increase for our community library

When my wife and I moved to Bayfield, it was encouraging to learn that our library had won "The Best Small Library in America in 2014." We were delighted about all the activities we could pa...

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Chaos serves Trump well

Let's face it. Our so-called president is an agent of chaos. It worked very well for him in 2015 and 2016. But as a strategy for governing? The political competition and the fact-...

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Gem Village now a stop on information superhighway

FastTrack puts in fiber-optic line for businesses

DATE: Sep 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

BHS boys take 2nd at home invitational

At the Bayfield Cross Country Invitational Saturday, area teams had impressive showings, as the Durango High School girls team won with 20 points and had four out of the top-five finishers, ...

DATE: Sep 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Injury-plagued Ignacio football looks to improve to 3-1 Friday night

Bobcats looking to get back in win column against John Mall

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times sports

Game of the Year: Defending champion Bayfield visits Durango in Vallecito Bowl rivalry

Class 2A No. 1 Bayfield visits Class 3A No. 10 Durango

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

School, community fair is Wednesday

All are welcome for the second annual Bayfield Schools and Community Welcome Fair. This is an open-house gathering for residents to make connections, learn more about different organizations...

DATE: Sep 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

FLC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta on the Mesa

The 14th annual Fiesta on the Mesa will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Student Union Outdoor Plaza at Fort Lewis College. The public is invited to join the college commu...

DATE: Sep 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Prescribed burns planned for Pagosa Ranger District

The Pagosa Ranger District is planning to conduct several prescribed burns on U.S. Forest Service lands near Pagosa Springs. The burn units are located in the Turkey Springs/Brock...

DATE: Sep 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday