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Durango City Council

Durango City Council candidates push for faster progress on homelessness

contenders weigh in on permanent camp, multiple solutions

March 19, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback

Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’

March 16, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County receives more than $3 million in COVID-19 reimbursements

goes to public health, small businesses, other pandemic-related costs

March 15, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Snowstorm brings 5 inches to Cortez, only a trace to Durango

system expected over Southwest Colorado Monday night and Tuesday

March 14, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Biology

Stick a pin in it: Fort Lewis College study measures whether dry needling affects foot posture

relatively new therapeutic technique has not been well researched

March 13, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Bear Smart

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

March 12, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Crime

Vandals cause thousands of dollars to Silverton Snowmobile Club equipment

grooms more than 100 miles of trails around Molas Pass, Silverton

March 11, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Fraud

Scam targets over 1 million, including La Plata County’s sheriff and top prosecutor

cases spike 400% during past year, according to Sheriff’s Office

March 11, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Rain-snow mix expected through Saturday across Southwest Colorado

Unsettled weather pattern to bring wind, moisture

March 9, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Military helicopters circle skies above Durango

Airport director says armed forces conducting high-altitude training

March 8, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Native American tribes deliver vaccines to broader community

Clinics on Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo land offered vaccinations to any adult

March 7, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Southwest Colorado receives, delivers nearly 4,000 vaccines over the weekend

health officials say vaccinations could ramp up in a few weeks

March 6, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

Mark Redwine: ‘My day in court is a long, long, long time overdue’

of man accused of killing son is delayed again

March 5, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center cuts back nonessential surgeries after discovering cleaning issue

word on when procedures may resume at full capacity

March 4, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coal Bank Pass

Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow

has mostly moved out of region, meteorologist says

March 4, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

La Plata County Colorado

Resident scooping up properties in rogue neighborhood northwest of Durango

Durango Estates has created headache for developers, county for years

March 3, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

5-year-old drowned within arm’s reach of others at Durango Hot Springs

criminal charges will be filed, district attorney says

March 3, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport adds daily flights to Salt Lake City

service links Southwest Colorado passengers to Delta’s hub, offering 85 different destinations

March 2, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Frontpage Lead

Colorado State Patrol seeks reckless speeder who eluded police north of Durango

Durangoan describes almost being hit on U.S. Highway 550

March 1, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Charity

Durango scouts collect food, money for food bank

‘pleasantly surprised’ by amount donated

February 27, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Colorado Department of Transportation

Cries for help led to driver’s rescue on Red Mountain

Authorities say Grand Junction man was yelling for hours before being discovered

February 26, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Death and dying

Hundreds pay tribute to detective who died in San Juan County, N.M.

Authorities release few details about deputy’s death

February 25, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell

Emergency incident

Fire results in ‘total loss’ of Silverton home

remains under investigation, officials say

February 25, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Woman found dead outside vehicle hundreds of feet off Wolf Creek Pass

Focus located near popular overlook

February 24, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter