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Legal pot sales in Bayfield will be disaster

416 Fire was a disaster for some Durangoans. Proposition 417 for Bayfield is another disaster if it is voted in !! We as a community have been so proud of our family-oriented town...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Former legislator provides recommendations for 2018 ballot

Here are my recommendations for this year's ballot. Amendment V, lowering the age requirement for legislators from 25 to 21. Vote no. To serve in the legislature you need to have...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Aichele works hard as county treasurer

I am incredibly saddened by the attacks on Allison Aichele, La Plata County Treasurer. I worked closely with Allison for her first three years as treasurer before I moved away last December ...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Pot sales would bring taxes to Bayfield

Because cannabis dispensaries and other peripheral operations such as testing and grow facilities were banned in Bayfield, and because the fact that cannabis remains a legal product within t...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

There is a downside to pot sales, revenue

Tony Mercia is a senior writer at the Weekly Standard paper in Pueblo. His June 18, 2018 article "Reefer Madness," should be read by all who believe marijuana businesses in Bayfield is the ...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Aichele deserves to stay as treasurer

As a retired CPA, I understand the accounting challenges of the position of treasurer. I have also experienced changes in software and the challenges of handling accounting work in an office...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times opinion

Rain expected Monday through Wednesday

Warm system will limit snow to 11,000 feet or higher

DATE: Oct 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Al Harper: 'Every crisis makes you better'

Train owner says railroad has long history of overcoming disasters

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Bayfield boys cross-country sending two to state, Ignacio girls sends one

The Bayfield boys cross-country team is sending two of its runners to the Colorado High School Activities Association's Class 3A state meet next week after the Wolverines finished fifth over...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Opponents say financial filing raises concern for managing public funds

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

University of Chicago professor to address annual economic summit

The La Plata County Economic Development Alliance will host the 12th annual Economic Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Sky Ute Casino & Resort in Ignacio. The day-long business conference,...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news