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Crime

Police identify additional suspects tied to Durango crime spree

men suspected of burglarizing 22 victims in 14-hour period

July 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Second COVID-19 outbreak reported at a workplace in Durango

officials say there is little risk to the public

July 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Breaking News

Durango’s former finance director turns herself in for embezzling about $700,000

Brown suspected of writing herself checks using taxpayer funds

July 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Crime

Woman arrested in connection with burglary, officer-involved shooting

Authorities had been searching for Terrianne Paige Hiehle for nearly a week

July 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bears

Bear burned in East Canyon Fire to be released in coming weeks

Wildlife officials say bruin is gaining weight, close to having bandages removed

July 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Cox Canyon fire near New Mexico line at 130 acres

burning in remote location north of Aztec is considered contained

July 5, 2020 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Residents share examples of racism, discrimination in Durango

Listening session draws 50 people, including officials who vow greater response

July 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Durango police identify officer involved in shooting death

Burglar fired gun toward officer before being shot, law enforcement says

July 3, 2020 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Pagosa Springs man shot by Durango police had criminal history

Snow, who escaped incarceration in 2010, was released early from prison because of COVID-19

July 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Breaking News

Durango police identify man killed in early morning gunfight

Authorities looking for 23-year-old woman as a second suspect

July 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Death and dying

Durango man who drowned at Pastorius Reservoir identified

heard cries for help, saw victim go under water

June 30, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Archuleta County

La Plata County sees spike in COVID-19 cases

18 new cases since June 21

June 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane

Action Line

Durango’s tree huggers now smell-turriffic

Jarrod Biggs, assistant utilities director with the city of Durango, says tours of the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility should…

June 29, 2020 • Tom Sluis — Staff reporter

Civil rights

Durango City Council plans to weigh in on ‘Chief’ sign

‘The city has some responsibility to engage,’ mayor says

June 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

How hot? Even a bullsnake had to cool off under a sprinkler near Durango

A 4-foot bullsnake cooled off Wednesday afternoon under Julie Winkelman’s sprinkler east of Durango. The cold-blooded creature bathed in the…

June 25, 2020 • Herald Staff

Crime

Police detain group in Gallup suspected of Durango crime spree

Thieves targeted 10 victims Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

June 25, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Courts

Durango man sentenced for harassment and domestic violence

Mackay given one year probation

June 23, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Animas River

Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Rainstorm damaged more than 40 feet of track

June 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

East Canyon Fire more than 79% contained

Shooter Fire fully contained

June 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Durango Juneteenth celebration draws hundreds

Speakers call for action to support people of color

June 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Aztec

Aztec man who followed women in Bayfield, Durango is sentenced

Garcia pleaded guilty to harassment; given one year probation

June 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Hermosa

Limits on noise, hours weigh on Durango Hot Springs

say onerous conditions for county permit could crush business

June 19, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Favorable conditions aid firefighters on East Canyon, Six Shooter fires

Evacuated residents return home near Montezuma-La Plata County line

June 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Bondad

Firefighters keep Six Shooter Fire near Bondad at bay

crews reach 25% containment, spokeswoman says

June 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter