Downtown Durango A good vibe returns to Durango with the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Holiday weekend visitors bolster spirits and bottom lines May 31, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Business (general) Cortez Main Street will undergo repairs beginning in June Concrete roadways will be upgraded; parking will be affected temporarily May 28, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal Staff Writer
Colorado Legislature Colorado Supreme Court says voters already paved way for school districts to raise taxes in 174 districts have agreed to ignore spending caps set by Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights May 25, 2021 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun
Business New location for downtown music store Jimmy’s Music & Supply moves to 1200 block of Main Avenue May 24, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Frontpage Lead Conversations about sex assault needed to help others, local advocates say Pandemic may have caused dip in reporting, but abuse hasn’t gone away May 5, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College takes step to lower greenhouse emissions food waste from main dining hall now composted May 4, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Big Picture High School La Plata County woman hits 1,100 hours volunteering at Humane Society Tucson says internship led to personal growth May 3, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Business Studio B: Fit body, fit mind business integrates fitness and nutrition with psychological health May 2, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Business enterprises Durango’s iconic Strater Hotel sold owner, a frequent visitor to Southwest Colorado, assumes operation on Saturday April 30, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Award and prize Durango chamber presents awards, including Citizen of the Year Woodruff who helped nurse restaurants through pandemic is Volunteer of the Year April 29, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Cortez Local schools getting millions in aid; here’s how they’ll spend it Federal relief is improving safety and fostering remote learning April 28, 2021 • Anthony Nicotera — Journal staff writer
Agriculture Rocky Mountain gardening: Patience required freeze of the year is typically June 3 in Durango April 27, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Armed Forces Durango High School senior achieves dream of invitation to West Point middle school, Ford Kavu Pitts focused on attending U.S. Military Academy April 26, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Business A business founded on fungi Videographer’s passion for mushrooms sprouts home-based firm and a documentary April 25, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment can’t be received without bank account, ID or tax filing April 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Durango city officials 10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission April 23, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Animas Surgical Hospital Van life in era of COVID: A cruising vaccination clinic Surgical Hospital’s mobile unit delivers COVID-19 shots to the workplace April 22, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Durango charter school does nasal swabs every day ‘We’re all negative,’ says dean of students. ‘This is the one test we like to fail.’ April 21, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Bayfield Parents launch support group to help ‘neuro-diverse’ children Conditions include autism, Tourette syndrome and attention deficit disorder April 20, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Business Animas Surgical Hospital expanding off site Ambulatory Surgery Center at Escalante set to open in summer April 18, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Bayfield With vaccinations, a semblance of normalcy returns to La Plata County nursing homes the first time in a year – a hug: ‘It’s exciting to see them actually living again’ April 17, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Alpine skiing Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging 12 people died in slides statewide, 5 in San Juans as of this week April 16, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Durango Residents buy Durango mobile home park from corporate owners View homeowners take ‘control over housing destiny’ April 14, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Curriculum Durango High School program helps students reach new academic heights Elevation provides a small-group learning environment to help those who are struggling April 13, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer