Newsletter Sign up

Dan Snowberger

Durango school board reprimands Dan Snowberger for using work email to air ‘personal agenda’

9-R superintendent must have select emails reviewed and approved before sending

January 8, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

History in the Herald

Red Mountain Pass reopens after crash recovery

83-year-old man plunged 600 feet off U.S. Highway 550

December 19, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango-La Plata County Airport

American Airlines adds seasonal flight between Durango and Chicago

service to the Windy City will begin June 8

December 13, 2018 • Herald Staff Report

Charity

Housing needed to solve homelessness, advocate says

paper breaks down citations issued for violating no-camping ban

December 13, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Bread founder and co-owner Rob Kabeary dies at 61

‘Baking for him was an expression of love’

December 6, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Durango hosts Lego league qualifier

teams from around Four Corners competed Saturday

December 2, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

La Plata County Sheriff

Sheriff’s lieutenant resigns after stealing food from crime scene

Law-enforcement officer caught on camera taking granola bars during drug bust

November 27, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Purgatory opens to one of best snowpacks ever, manager says

mountain north of Durango is open from peak to base

November 17, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Emergency incident

Rolled truck was off approved routes for hazardous materials

Unknown amount of chemicals spilled along U.S. Highway 550

November 16, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

History in the Herald

Truck rollover closes Highway 550 for more than 24 hours

Trailer hauling hazardous materials tips near Silverton

November 16, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Surprise snowstorm wreaks havoc on morning commuters

measurable snow of the year catches drivers off-guard

November 12, 2018 • Herald Staff Report

Election

Taxpayers prove stingy despite strong economy, support for Democrats

Funding for infrastructure improvements did not get support locally, statewide

November 9, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

Domes to prevent odors from escaping wastewater-treatment plant

$54 million facility is 73 percent complete, remains on schedule

November 5, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Democratic Party

Will young people show up this year to vote?

Turnout of all ages in La Plata County is on par with 2014 midterm elections

November 3, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Animal

Animal rescue deals with suspected poisonings

‘All our goats were killed. Every single one of them,’ owner says

November 2, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Courts

Sentencing hearing postponed for man convicted of killing wife

Defense lawyers raise questions about mental competency

November 1, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Environmental issue

Students propose ideas to cool warming planet

Bioethicist urges smaller families to lower carbon footprints

October 31, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

History in the Herald

Snow expected this week in San Juan Mountains

front sweeps into Southwest Colorado; up to 6 inches expected in high country

October 30, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Colorado state officials

Democrats rally in Durango

stop was one of many candidates made across the state

October 28, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Durango Police Department

Durango police chief sets sights on new job

Afzal was hired in April 2017

October 26, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Children

Colorado launching suicide prevention efforts

health care, school-based programs central to plan

October 21, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Disabled

Pet or service animal? The distinction matters

rules allow people to claim special status for their pets

October 11, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office tightens belt during lean times

department has cut positions and sought new revenue

October 8, 2018 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

History in the Herald

Vallecito Creek receives water rights protections

will keep water in tributary, protect aquatic life

September 23, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter