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$66,500 campaign fine waived for La Plata County treasurer

Allison Aichele did not report personal contributions in 2014

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad eyes Thursday reopening

Return to coal-fired engines could depend on La Plata County lowering fire restrictions

Ignacio's Haire graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Austin Christopher Haire of Ignacio recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Haire earned a bachelor of science degree and a commission ...

Fresh produce arriving at farmers markets

The Bayfield Downtown Farmers Market is starting its second season with salad greens, zucchini, carrots, radishes, turnips, and for the early birds, tomatoes. In addition to natur...

Loss of our youth saddens Fourth of July holiday

A lovely 17-year-old girl in Bayfield took her own life on July 2. The news always comes as a blow, and I don't know if it's better in small towns such as Ignacio and Bayfield, wh...

Farmers Fresh hosting brisket cookoff

Registration due July 13 for annual event

Red Mountain Pass reopens 24 hours after rockslide

Highway crews assessing damage from Sunday's weather event

Flood risk around Durango could extend through next week

Homes near the southern edge of the 416 Fire burn scar at risk

416 Fire is 45 percent contained

Areas damaged during suppression efforts must be repaired

News in brief

Vacancy open on school board Bayfield School District is accepting applications for a director position on the board of education. Please email letters of interest and qualifications to blav...

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces new season

Tickets go on sale July 6 for 2018-19 season

Electric fencing to protect LPEA substations from burrowing critters

Power outages caused by animals seeking warmth is common, LPEA says