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BLM conducts prescribed burn near Gem Village

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management started a prescribed burn on Friday. Oct. 14 on about 275 acres near Gem Village. The burn reduced the fuel loads in the hills, reducing the wi...

First National Bank holds grand re-opening in Durango

Many of the trophy animal mounts have been relocated, but hunting enthusiasts will be pleased to know that a big bull elk and some other animal mounts are still on display at First National ...

Vote Patterson for commissioner

I wish to say thank you for what appears to be equal presentation of all candidates with the recent letters to the editor. As the most available and influential medium for presenting readers...

Vote for Schwartz over Tipton

Former State Senator Gail Schwartz has my vote to unseat incumbent Scott Tipton in the race for the 3rd Congressional District. Among other things, she has won my vote by promisin...

Athletes to End Alzheimer's thank walkers, runners

The organizers of Athletes to End Alzheimer's of Durango would like to thank you, the generous businesses, charitable donors, dedicated volunteers, and heartwarming participants for making S...

Lachelt works to preserve county

La Plata County is growing like never before; about 15,000 new residents expected in the next decade. For this we need to steer growth rather than be overwhelmed by it; create g...

Bayfield Chamber supports 3B for stronger schools

In a unanimous vote, members of the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce attending our September meeting voted to support Ballot Issue 3B. For Bayfield to grow and thrive as a community, ...

Vote yes on 3B to support community

Conscientious voters of Bayfield: It should come as great relief to you that in this crazy election year there is one easy choice on the ballot. Vote "Yes" on 3B to improve our sc...

Brown has honesty, integrity

In today's highly polarized political atmosphere, we are often asked to support a candidate simply because of their party. Party affiliation is important because it gives the vot...

3B supports kids, local economy

Whether you have children in the Bayfield School District or not, the school bond issue before us in November is vital for educating children, improving Bayfield's economy, and increasing pr...

Autumn colors glow in high country

BMS B team takes 3rd in league

Bayfield Middle School hosted the San Juan Basin League football championships on Saturday, taking home a consolation title. Bayfield's B team defeated Escalante Middle School 24-...