La Plata County Sheriff

Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract

Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract

Formal approval still needed; Sheriff’s Office would assume duties beginning Jan. 1

November 15, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Suspect charged with multiple felonies, including menacing and criminal mischief

November 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Emergency incident

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

October 24, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

First responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

October 14, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

La Plata County officials

2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

Rivers could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Man who died northeast of Durango identified; cause of death undetermined

Death and dying

Man who died northeast of Durango identified; cause of death undetermined

Mark Lucas was found Aug. 20 on side of Florida Road

September 23, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

Durango Fire Protection District

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

First responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules

Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules

Ed Aber charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

September 9, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Durango Fire Protection District

La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

August 20, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer