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Investigation

Mystery of buried vehicle, missing driver intensifies north of Pagosa Springs

Mineral County sheriff says searches have led nowhere

September 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Durangoans turn out in droves for annual hazardous waste drop-off

Two-hour wait “worth it,’ resident says

September 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Driver’s license, credit cards found with missing man at Mesa Verde National Park

Coroner ‘99%’ sure remains belong to Mitchell Dale Stehling

September 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

End of a mystery? Human remains found at Mesa Verde National Park could solve 2013 disappearance

Credible tip came in Wednesday, park superintendent says

September 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Electricity production and distribution

La Plata Electric Association board fills vacant seat

GitPrime executive will join electric co-op’s board

September 17, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Emergency incident

Durango woman dies in crash west of Delta

1-year-old girl suffers minor injuries

September 15, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Primus restaurant to reopen after dealing with flood

Father’s Day deluge destroyed floors, ceiling, walls and hardwood

September 14, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

Moon tree lands in Durango

Stuart Roosa brought 500 tree seeds to space on Apollo 14 mission

September 12, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Crime

Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Authorities say Cordell Alonzo Massey, 18, forced woman to have sex

September 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Petition calls to scrap homeless camp near Greenmount Cemetery

fear site will have negative impacts on surrounding area

September 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

September 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Lizard Head Pass

Temperatures plunge as cold front sweeps over Southwest Colorado

starts falling in high country, more expected

September 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Wildfire smoke prompts air-quality alert for Southwest Colorado

in California, Utah affecting region

September 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Orphaned mountain lion cub rehabbed, sent back into the wild

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says cat now weighs 60 pounds

September 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

winter coming, advocates stress need for action

September 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Will candidates for U.S. Congress meet in a debate?

Bush, Boebert have yet to see each other face to face

September 5, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Emergency incident

Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 550 north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol says incident occurred about 8:15 p.m. Thursday

September 4, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield woman recounts little-known stories about World War II anniversary

flew historic mission at war’s end

September 3, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally plans to ride despite pandemic

Organizers say event can be held safely, responsibly

September 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 pandemic forces Durango’s Snowdown 2021 to cancel

organizers say popular winter festival could not be held responsibly with virus

August 31, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Civil rights

Durango removes Black Lives Matter memorial at Buckley Park

Demonstrators rebuilt it, but it still violates city code

August 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Silverton business

health official declines to name workplace

August 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Residents rally in support of grocery store’s free-choice mask policy

Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action

August 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Ken & Sue’s restaurant in Durango raided by IRS agents

Popular downtown eatery remains open

August 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter