Pine Tree Fire in southeast La Plata County expected to reach 700 acres

Lightning-caused blaze being managed as a controlled burn

Durango city manager lists house for sale with councilor’s firm

Ethics code: Supervisors can’t engage in ‘substantial financial transaction’ with subordinates

Vallecito Dam managers ‘conquered’ historic spring snowmelt

Reservoir is near full capacity after drop in runoff

Calendar of Events

These events will take place July 27-Aug. 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Friends of the Ignacio Community Library book sale and membership drive, Ignacio Community Library, 470 God...

Pine River Library to host musical BBQ July 28

Pine River Library will host a musical barbecue from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the library park, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Music will be provided by adult bands from Still...

Minkler to hold meeting, considering run for La Plata County Commission

Charly Minkler of Ignacio will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. Minkler is contemplating running as an unaffili...

Friends of Pine River Library to host memorial

The Friends of the Pine River Library will honor the life and legacy of dedicated member Jessie Martinez from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. ...

Babysitter training at library coming up

Pine River Library will host a two-day babysitter training course for teens aged 12 to 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12-13 at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Applications are due...

Bayfield and Durango high schools rank among state’s top 100

U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions

Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck

Heartwood Cohousing will host its fourth Friday potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at 800 Heartwood Lane. Heartwood Cohousing is a close-knit community located near Bayfield on 361 a...

Ignacio Library book sale Saturday

The Ignacio Community Library will host a book sale and membership drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the library, 470 Goddard Ave. The event will benefit the Frie...

San Ignacio Fiesta on tap for Saturday

The San Ignacio Fiesta will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Ignacio High School and Town Park. The fiesta will begin with a parade at 10 a.m.. Line up ...