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Colorado Legislature

Durango City Council, police chief oppose jail reform bill

Legislation would further limit when a person can be arrested

April 9, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Sheriff

La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased

Starling was reported missing Feb. 9

April 7, 2021 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fort Lewis College requires students to get COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester

Inoculation strongly encouraged for faculty and staff, but not required

April 6, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Investigation

Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months

Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says

April 5, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business

Wells Group brings out its crystal ball

Wells, Bob Allen take a look at real estate in 2021

April 4, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Christianity

Resurrection Fest celebrates Easter in Durango

Church holds feast, concert and dance Saturday evening

April 3, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local health department extends mask ordinance

Because of recent cases, San Juan Basin Public Health will follow CDC recommendations

April 2, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co

Residents rail against D&SNG’s move to Rockwood

to review operations in small neighborhood

April 2, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Downtown Durango

Historic Rochester Hotel in Durango sells for nearly $3 million

Co-owner Diane Wildfang says she’s headed to retirement

April 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango

Pedestrian found at fault for crash on north Main Avenue, Durango police say

Investigators say man illegally crossed road

April 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango’s Utilities Department reports COVID-19 outbreak

Shortage of staff members causes minor issues in operations, city says

April 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Archuleta County

Vaccines distribution expands Friday in Southwest Colorado

department says supplies may be limited, but people should sign up

March 31, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Homicide

Ignacio man suspected in wife’s death wants trial, not plea deal

Mathews: ‘I’m not taking a ... deal’

March 29, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

120 gather in Buckley Park to decry violence against Asians

‘Silence is violence’ group chants as it marches down Main Avenue

March 29, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango Public Library

Durango Public Library creates Tough Topics collection

Durango Public Library has a new collection designed to assist adults in discussing sensitive subjects with children.Courtesy of Durango Public…

March 27, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office purchases massage chairs for $20,000

Program targets law enforcement’s mental and physical health

March 26, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Fire truck rolls north of Bayfield, trapping one person

occurred near Forest Lakes subdivision

March 26, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Local News

Friday’s commute might be difficult in Southwest Colorado

Weekend looks clear with the next chance for precipitation coming Tuesday

March 26, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Campaign finance

Lauren Boebert turns trending hashtags into campaign cash

Conservative raises tens of thousands of dollars based on Twitter attacks

March 24, 2021 • Grace George

Durango City Council

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

eyes state land west of Bodo Industrial Park

March 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 stimulus bill will allot an estimated $4.07 million to Durango

Plata County to receive $10.9 million; Colorado gets more than $6 billion

March 22, 2021 • Grace George

Colorado Department of Transportation

Statehouse Democrats to introduce $4 billion transportation plan

Republican say new fees in proposal are an end run around state tax limits

March 21, 2021 • JESSE PAUL

Business

6 firms chosen for SCAPE’s 2021 class

Business accelerator provides education, mentorship, funding to startup and young companies

March 21, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

6th Judicial District

Bond set at $20,000 for suspect in downtown Durango burglary spree

affidavit provides more details about damage to four businesses

March 19, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter