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Crime

8th Ave. Tavern gunshot victim: ‘It just came out of nowhere’

Celeste Faumui begins process of healing after traumatic event

February 24, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Civil rights

Group signals more protests in Durango over health orders

Attorney seeks clarification from city about rules of engagement

February 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Fishing

Boy’s disqualification at Vallecito ice fishing tournament sparks uproar

14-year-old loses chance at $500 prize

February 23, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Hermosa

VIDEO: Mountain lion drags deer from Hermosa home

heard noise outside, opened blind and caught footage

February 22, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Cortez

Recent snowstorms lower severity of drought in Southwest Colorado

winter a hopeful sign for Southwest Colorado

February 21, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Grants up to $3,000 available for 2021 bump-outs in downtown Durango

Temporary outdoor dining and retail patios can stay up through Nov. 1

February 20, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Lauren Boebert’s display of firearms at committee meeting triggers reaction

member accuses panel of taking away rights

February 20, 2021 • Grace George

Chris Bettin

Manna head chef surprised with $5,000 after house fire

Durango City Councilor Chris Bettin donates Red Ball Express winnings

February 17, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

With avalanche danger high, Red Mountain Pass closes ‘until further notice’

CDOT: Tuesday’s conditions made it impossible for mitigation work

February 16, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Skiers catch video of massive avalanche near Red Mountain Pass

triggered avalanche from a distance

February 15, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas River

Durango project trumps plan for a play wave on the Animas River

will instead stabilize river bank to help railroad tracks

February 14, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango School District 9-R staff members get their first COVID-19 vaccine

Clinics were held at Escalante Middle School and Durango High School on Saturday

February 13, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Education

Ignacio School District chooses internal candidate as next superintendent

‘The district will be in good hands’

February 13, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Drought

One, two, three storm punch for Southwest Colorado

of systems expected to boost snowpack in San Juan Mountains

February 11, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Walmart, Park Elementary and social gathering report COVID-19 outbreaks

releases updates each week

February 10, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Election

Jack Turner may move districts to run again for La Plata County commissioner

Durango resident lost in 2020 to Marsha Porter-Norton

February 9, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Miscommunication a factor in fatal avalanche, according to report

Eagle County residents perished in slide last week outside Silverton

February 8, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango Fire Protection District

Saturday morning fire destroys apartment of Manna head chef

set up to raise money for Seanan Culloty

February 6, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Crime

Police release body cam footage of officer-involved shooting

squad found a third Molotov cocktail, two homemade explosives in home

February 6, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co

Noted photographer spends week shooting in Southwest Colorado

Yarrow attracted by D&SNG, Strater Hotel, Silverton and a good airport

February 5, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Alpine skiing

Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

County official says men were leaders in business and local government

February 3, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton

crews unsure if mission will resume Wednesday

February 3, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Wednesday storm could bring 8 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Durango may see rain-snow mix

February 2, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Crime

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary at 11th Street Station food truck

say more than $2,500 in cash was taken

February 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter