Newsletter Lead

Animas River

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

January 14, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Cortez

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest

January 13, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango mobile home park residents face ownership change

Residents might make bid to buy River View

January 12, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

416 Fire

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

Business

Ska Fab purchased by private equity firm

Hanover Partners will bring capital infusion; manufacturing in Durango likely to benefit

January 10, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Alpine skiing

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Residents navigate barriers to mental health services in Southwest Colorado

‘Flawed’ system includes long waits, frequent turnover among care providers

January 8, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

January 7, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

Durango mayor no stranger to crisis

Brookie served as mayor during Gold King Mine spill and now global pandemic

January 4, 2021 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Business

More than mountains

touts entrepreneurial Durango

January 3, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

2021 should be a shot in the arm

will tell if novel coronavirus continues to impact budgets, businesses and court trials

January 2, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Durango City Council

Might the city be interested in the Worldpay building?

Councilors say bigger discussion about Durango Mall area needed

January 1, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Animas River

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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

Bear Smart

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

December 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

George brought avalanche studies to relevance

December 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

A push for responsible recreation this winter

December 27, 2020 • JASON BLEVINS

Durango City Council

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

December 26, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Where has Durango’s 2019 sales tax increase for roads gone?

Council split over using money for maintenance, new projects

December 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Newsletter Lead

Looking back at 2020: The year in pictures

pandemic and social protests gave us indelible images – but the year unfolded in other ways, too

December 24, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Colorado state officials

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

December 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animal

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

December 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Christmas

During dark winter, Fords enjoy sharing holiday lights with Durango

and Patsy have been decorating for 30 years, and it keeps getting bigger

December 21, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Avalanche/landslide

2 Durangoans killed in avalanche near Ophir Pass

Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55, perish in Saturday slide

December 20, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer