Julie Westendorff

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

January 11, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

Bayfield School District

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Hospital declines to share detailed data on local level

December 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

Durango City Council

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

Plata County commissioners blast city of Durango for lack of leadership

September 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Durango City Council

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

September 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

winter coming, advocates stress need for action

September 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Hearing on La Plata County’s new land-use code draws few comments

Julie Westendorff

Hearing on La Plata County’s new land-use code draws few comments

Proposed regulations set for adoption this fall

June 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

County commissioner candidates hold ‘historic’ drive-up canvassing event

County commissioner candidates hold ‘historic’ drive-up canvassing event

Independent candidates partnered to try to earn spots on ballot

June 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer