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CDOT crews repairing guardrail along US 160 between Durango and Bayfield

The Colorado Department of Transportation will be working along a one-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Bayfield next week. Crews will repair a guardrail near La Plata Cou...

Wildfire breaks out north of Durango

Fire is burning in Mitchell Lakes area

We need to end partisan war together

A prominent presenter recently said there's a civil war in the U.S. So far it's a cold war, with few fatalities. The sides haven't taken up arms yet. Like all wars it's disagreea...

Hold legislators liable for health care

Our current healthcare system is out of control. In La Plata County, many farmers, small business and individuals spend $25,000 to $45,000 per year in health insurance premiums and deductibl...

Bayfield may tap reserve water in Vallecito Reservoir

Town also considers purchasing temporary water right

News in brief

Church hosting Vacation Bible School Calvary Presbyterian Church will host "Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus." The week of June 11-15 will be filled with fun, games, Bible stories, imagination ...

Allison church hosting chicken dinner

Allison Community Presbyterian Church is holding ats annual fundraiser chicken dinner on Saturday, June 2. The event starts at 5 p.m. A plate is $10 for adults and $5 for childre...

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

Stricter fire restrictions start Friday

La Plata County and federal land agencies enact Stage 2 bans

Yard Sale day is tomorrow

Saturday is Yard Sale day in Bayfield, with dozens of sales held in and around town. The annual event is sponsored by the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, with support from Community Banks of C...

Health department warns of animal-borne diseases

As summer approaches, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) reminds residents that the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases increases. Zoonotic diseases are more common during wa...

Fishing spots available for Colorado's free fishing weekend

'Your fishin' is our mission,' CPW says