The year been a blur?

Here are some of the most popular news stories chosen from online clicks and editors’ picks:

A mock dinosaur head was placed on the much maligned Arc of History sculpture at the DoubleTree Hotel intersection as a prank; the head was subsequently swiped and then returned to authorities.

Longtime La Plata County Sheriff Duke Schirard lost a bid for a sixth term to Sean Smith, one of his deputies. Was it time to go or did Schirard’s straight-forward talk turn off voters?

Among others: Recreational marijuana became legal in Durango; Dylan Redwine’s death becomes subject of a cold-case blog; Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion would require a hefty price no matter what option is chosen.

Visit www.durangoherald.com/poll to view stories and vote.

Near the end of the year, the Herald will publish the 10 most-read stories online, the public’s five favorite stories and the top five stories selected by the Herald newsroom staff.

Herald Staff