Human interest

Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says

March 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

Nurse practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

March 3, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

Mother of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

January 16, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health

Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health

Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards

January 7, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Alzheimer's disease

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

December 24, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Alzheimer's disease

La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

December 22, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

November 23, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Firefighters memorialized outside Durango Fire Protection District station

Construction and property

Firefighters memorialized outside Durango Fire Protection District station

New downtown station on display at open house on Saturday

November 15, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor

Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor

Rattlesnake bites or lightning strikes, knowledge is a powerful tool

October 25, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango man completes quest to try every burger in town

Durango man completes quest to try every burger in town

Steve Harris’ endeavor turns into a celebration of food, friendship

October 23, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

Coach says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

September 14, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says

September 9, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout

August 26, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer