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Bayfield

Bayfield school resource officer retires from Marshal’s Office

26 years in law enforcement, Dan Cyr calls departure ‘bittersweet’

January 31, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How do you find out if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine?

Vaccination notifications available by email and phone

January 30, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Axis Health System

Is accessing health care a Catch-22 for Durango’s homeless population?

A rule that patients first get sober might cut off services for some

January 29, 2021 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Flight For Life crew hit with laser beam, injuring paramedic

was southwest of Bayfield when unknown person shined green light at aircraft

January 28, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Crime

Two suspects taken into custody at gunpoint in northeast Durango

Officers found stolen SUV in church parking lot

January 27, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Colorado Department of Transportation

Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio

plans medians through downtown area

January 27, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 cases leveling off in La Plata County

Colorado not experiencing post-holiday spike as some health officials feared

January 26, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Protesters return to home of public health director in Durango

formed across street, ‘outside the prohibited zone,’ police chief says

January 25, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Inside La Plata County’s community COVID-19 vaccination site

300 receive first dose of vaccine at fairgrounds Saturday

January 24, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

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Courts

Getaway driver in burglary turned officer-involved shooting is sentenced

Terrianne Paige Hiehle, 23, will serve three years in community corrections

January 22, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield School District

Pine River Valley residents find mystery notes celebrating MLK Day

Letters carry positive messages, cash

January 20, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Officer-involved shooting leaves one man in hospital

other injuries reported

January 20, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hilltop House outbreak death not caused by COVID-19, autopsy says

Autopsy raises questions about reporting

January 20, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week

Multiple slide-offs reported throughout region; in-person classes canceled

January 19, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Tuesday snowstorm might favor lower elevations in Southwest Colorado

Durango, Bayfield cancel in-person learning

January 19, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Colorado

When it comes to COVID-19, Hinsdale County sits alone at Level Blue

Plata County’s northeastern neighbor has lowest coronavirus stats in Colorado

January 16, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango police dismayed after protesters show up at health director’s home

‘This seems to be a disturbing new trend,’ chief says

January 15, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made

January 14, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Rep. Lauren Boebert says Twitter locked her account

Republican drew scrutiny for disputing presidential election results

January 13, 2021 • John Purcell

6th Judicial District

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Preston Pitcher worked at First Baptist Church of Durango for 10 years

January 12, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Crime

Magpies Newsstand in Durango burglarized

Cash, merchandise taken Saturday

January 12, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Teams organize to begin vaccinations in La Plata County

400 medical volunteers looking to begin inoculations to people 70 and older

January 12, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Downtown Durango

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen closes after 15 years in business

says he’s moving to Virginia with significant other

January 11, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making

January 8, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter