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Durango-La Plata County Airport

Man returns home to find truck dismantled at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Resident raises concerns about security at paid parking lot

August 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Isolated showers expected for next week in Southwest Colorado

Isolated thunderstorms in forecast Sunday through Saturday

August 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fort Lewis College back-to-school testing finds COVID-19 cases

1,800 people tested since Aug. 17

August 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Durango offers city manager position to Texas candidate

‘I am thrilled,’ says Jose Madrigal. ‘I am excited to take on new challenges’

August 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Fourth victim comes forward in church youth leader sexual contact case

Preston Pitcher, 38, charged with four misdemeanors

August 20, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Election

La Plata County clerk perceives no delays with mail-in voting

Ballots expected to be sent out Oct. 9, received no later than Oct. 16

August 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Celebrity

Talk about town: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian take to San Juan Mountains

Kourtney Kardashian posted a photo on Instagram of herself and her son at Dunton Hot Springs, a luxury resort about…

August 17, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bears

Young bear visits Pagosa Springs restaurant

tried to feed thin ursine grapes

August 16, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Lake Nighthorse

Durango police release identity of missing man at Lake Nighthorse

ongoing, police ask public for information

August 15, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Counterprotesters bring guns, flags to BLM rally in Durango

event mostly peaceful for 2½ months

August 15, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Black Lives Matter

Counterprotesters raise concern for Black Lives Matter rally in Buckley Park

say they will have larger presence at typically peaceful event

August 14, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ahead of fall semester, Fort Lewis College plans widespread COVID-19 tests

swabs will be administered at 2 sites on campus

August 12, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Altercation over face masks escalates into violence at Durango store

cited with disorderly conduct after punching man

August 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Downtown Durango

Farmington man suspected of disorderly conduct at transgender rights march in Durango

Devilbiss, 59, allegedly threw participant to the ground

August 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County Fair junior auction brings big bucks

farmers find success at bustling auction

August 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane

Local News

After decades of undercounting, Native Americans push to be represented in census

tools aren’t always enough to reach rural reservations

August 9, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Local News

Census hasn’t always counted Native Americans. Now it tries.

tools aren’t always enough to reach rural reservations

August 9, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County Fair’s Junior Auction brings big bucks

farmers find success at bustling auction

August 9, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

California man arrested for assault after fight on mountain pass in San Juan Mountains

Altercation started over which driver had the right of way

August 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College trustees look to deepen diversity on campus

looks to formalize school’s commitment to embrace students of color

August 7, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

City Market

Pedestrian hit by car in City Market parking lot in critical but stable condition

tells authorities he mistook gas pedal for brakes

August 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County

‘That tells me that my guys are doing a good job,’ says town marshal

August 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Subway in west Durango closes for good

Co-owner says COVID-19 shutdown caused serious losses

August 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Arkansas Loop Fire in Bondad at 12 acres

lines established around blaze

August 2, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer