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Animas River Trail

Slower speeds approved for Animas View Drive in Durango

aims to address safety concerns

January 8, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

residents test positive, state health department says

January 7, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

January 7, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

6th Judicial District

‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing

Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head

January 6, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bears

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

had injuries to paws, was emaciated

January 5, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Crime

Suspect’s ex-wife: ‘I always knew he’d never be stopped until he murdered a woman’

Ignacio man with history of domestic violence kills wife, police say

January 4, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What does Monday’s Level Orange mean for 5-Star restaurant certifications?

expected to release updated guidelines at beginning of week

January 2, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Purgatory Resort’s main lift breaks, general manager says crowding not an issue

‘Perception is reality. And the reality is there weren’t as many people as we see on the holidays’

January 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County to move into Level Orange

Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions

January 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango

Après storm: Time to grab the snow shovel

Durango City Code requires property owners to clear snow from adjoining sidewalks

December 31, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Nordic skiing returns in full to Vallecito Reservoir

dispute settled, new fee structure in place

December 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road

December 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Five weeks and still no information about Durango man killed by Southern Ute tribal ranger

of George Sands say they too have been stonewalled by law enforcement

December 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas

Purgatory GM: ‘This was great to finally get some natural snow’

December 29, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

A second wave of snow expected Tuesday morning

removal will cause long delays on Wolf Creek Pass

December 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Farmington

COVID-19 stresses services for the unhoused in Farmington

Bread food pantry doubles number of meals it serves

December 28, 2020 • Sam Ribakoff

Frontpage Lead

Expect to see snow Monday and Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

to 3 inches forecast in Durango; Wolf Creek Pass might receive up to 28 inches

December 27, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County approved for 5-Star Business Variance Program

than a dozen restaurants certified for indoor dining

December 26, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Charity

Manna soup kitchen offers holiday cheer

budgets are tight, 550 meals help brighten Christmas

December 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Colorado Department of Transportation

Beer truck rolls on Wolf Creek Pass

U.S. Highway 160 open as crews clean up crash site

December 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County

care workers, long-term care staff members and residents prioritized for vaccinations

December 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Eviction levels could be ‘catastrophic’ in Durango if freeze is not extended

Way rental assistance almost doubles this year

December 22, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 at Durango nursing home

Outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center first reported Nov. 23

December 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Wreaths placed in county cemeteries to honor fallen veterans

hosted by American Heritage Girls and VFW

December 19, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter