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Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

July 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Cortez Congressman to exit Washington stage

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Cortez Congressman to exit Washington stage

Republican Scott Tipton fought for water rights, small businesses and less bureaucracy

July 13, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

What, a new coffeehouse?

What, a new coffeehouse?

Yup, but this one is near FLC, far from Main Avenue

July 12, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Wanted: Bodies to fill positions at Durango restaurants

business and finance

Wanted: Bodies to fill positions at Durango restaurants

Enhanced unemployment benefits blamed for tight labor market

July 11, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Groups launch new partnerships to tackle food insecurity

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Groups launch new partnerships to tackle food insecurity

the pandemic, nonprofits have identified needs, restructured services

July 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

How has social distancing changed cohousing community in Southwest Colorado?

How has social distancing changed cohousing community in Southwest Colorado?

things are different, but there is also more interest in joining communal neighborhood

July 9, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread

July 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

July 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

La Plata County brings the fight back to noxious weeds

La Plata County brings the fight back to noxious weeds

A rise in funding revitalizes program targeting plants harmful to agriculture, wildlife

July 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Second Time Around gets a second lease on life

Second Time Around gets a second lease on life

help of family and friends, new owners keep consignment shop open

July 5, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Bald eagle recovering this Fourth of July after crash landing in Durango

Bald eagle recovering this Fourth of July after crash landing in Durango

resting at rehab center after flying into power lines

July 4, 2020 • Emily Hayes

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

Holiday plans that keep you safe during pandemic, high fire danger

July 3, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Giant American flag can’t be missed near Bayfield

Giant American flag can’t be missed near Bayfield

build 100-foot pole, raise flag as message of hope

July 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

What’s next for Durango’s Buckley Park?

What’s next for Durango’s Buckley Park?

9-R may sell property, but may want to see green space protected

July 1, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers

Growers shift to direct-to-customer sales during pandemic

June 30, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Chef Safari has a ‘gift’ for Durango: Eat Zawadi

Chef Safari has a ‘gift’ for Durango: Eat Zawadi

African cuisine features dishes from across the continent

June 29, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Masks: The new normal at Durango businesses

Masks: The new normal at Durango businesses

Merchants take little flak from tourists or locals for face coverings

June 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Volunteer commission at forefront of Durango’s anti-racism effort

Volunteer commission at forefront of Durango’s anti-racism effort

tackles diversity, equity and inclusion issues – and it’s not always pretty

June 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

military truck converted to ride on narrow gauge tracks

June 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic

new protocols in place, crews hitting fires hard and keeping them small

June 25, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Durango businesses get creative with Main Avenue bump-outs

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango businesses get creative with Main Avenue bump-outs

shops, restaurants pleased as they expand into the street

June 24, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Rain or shine: Volunteer network helps track drought

Rain or shine: Volunteer network helps track drought

radar is lacking, ground observers help monitor moisture

June 23, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

A mentor becomes leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

Big Brothers Big Sisters

A mentor becomes leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

Plvan a hitchhiker, a goofball, a Fortune 500 businessman

June 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Purgatory gears up for summer and COVID-19

Purgatory gears up for summer and COVID-19

will look a little different to protect against the bug

June 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer