Animas Valley

Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango becomes resident-owned community

Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango becomes resident-owned community

‘I am ecstatic that it is finally over and done with,’ board president says

March 5, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part

October 18, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Drought drives mosquitoes from mountains to La Plata County

Drought drives mosquitoes from mountains to La Plata County

fewer places to lay eggs, blood suckers are on the move

September 17, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

Aircraft to target spot fires in Bear Creek drainage

July 28, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

July 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents

May 1, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Animas Valley residents prepare to meet with RV park developer

Animas Valley residents prepare to meet with RV park developer

Arizona man proposes 275-stall business; public meeting scheduled for April 29

April 8, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Proposal for Animas Valley luxury RV resort resubmitted

Proposal for Animas Valley luxury RV resort resubmitted

Durango Village Camp plans are under review again by La Plata County Community Development

March 18, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

October 18, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer