Newsletter Lead

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What changes spurred by COVID-19 are here to stay?

Avenue ‘bump-outs,’ improved take-out, other revisions embraced

August 15, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Bakers Bridge

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Property owners list land for sale, clamp down on access amid vandalism

August 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

August 13, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Armed Forces

Man’s family history inspires latest woodcarving in Durango

honors his younger brother with statue at VFW Post 4031

August 12, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

10 facts about La Plata County’s new land-use code

in the making, updated regulations set for adoption Sept. 15

August 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business

Durango’s boutique inns evolve

Rochester Hotel and Leland House adapt to meet COVID challenges

August 9, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

August 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Competition more friendly than fierce at La Plata County Fair

rivals show beef, sheep and swine at COVID-19-adapted coming together

August 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped

August 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

August 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business

Zuberfizz is abuzz with activity

Durango Soda Co. to bring its pops to truck stops and soda fountains far from home

August 4, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Business (general)

Jamie Church: An advocate for every business

‘Small businesses are the absolute backbone of a community’

August 3, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Durango woman cares for 27 rescue horses during pandemic

Creek Horse Rescue can’t shut down

August 2, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A La Plata County Fair unlike any other

will be no carnival, rodeo or derby, but 4-H’ers will show livestock

August 1, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Frontpage Lead

Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm

says excavation company is not operating under valid land-use permit

July 31, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bear Smart

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

July 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango dances through pandemic challenges

Studios faced financial uncertainty, closure

July 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Civil

Centura Health faces class-action lawsuit over billing practices

patient challenges surprise medical bill from Durango hospital

July 27, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Business

A new model for local news

Durango entrepreneur sees videos as future to keep community informed

July 26, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Summer school offers trial run for fall classes in Durango

Students, teachers learn lessons in mask wearing, social distancing

July 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Safety precautions guide dental clinics during pandemic

procedures, equipment protect patients, dentists from coronavirus

July 23, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Food

425 Degrees Take & Bake Pizza goes mobile

allows family business to reach other parts of La Plata County

July 22, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Colorado Department of Transportation

‘Biggest project’ about to break ground in Southwest Colorado

$100M realignment of U.S. Highway 550 will connect ‘Bridge to Nowhere’

July 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Education

‘Word pedometer’ aims to improve language development for children in Southwest Colorado

program pushes parents, caregivers to converse more with toddlers

July 17, 2020 • Erika Alvero — Special to The Journal