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La Plata County Colorado

Veterans Day celebrations will go on – just a bit smaller

groups plan drive-by parades, flag-raising

November 8, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Body cam shows Durango police officer return fire, killing suspect

Burglary suspect at auto parts store appears to shoot first

November 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

Judge in Redwine trial reports mild COVID-like symptoms, temporarily suspends hearings

selection to resume Monday if test results are negative

November 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

Redwine lawyers seek info about background checks performed on potential jurors

Sheriff’s Office ran searches on more than 1,000 residents reporting for jury duty

November 4, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

Mexican national arrested in Durango sentenced to probation

Man’s immigration status remains unclear

November 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Engineer Mountain

Small fire starts south of Engineer Mountain

unlikely for quarter-acre wildfire

October 31, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Tempers flare at Redwine trial over background checks on potential jurors

Attorneys for both sides engage in heated exchange

October 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

Jury selection begins in Mark Redwine trial

Judge: ‘We are living in different times. We’ve taken every safety precaution to ensure your safety’

October 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango School District 9-R

Do apolitical policies at Durango School District stifle racial justice movements?

members to review ‘controversial materials’ guidelines

October 29, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

6th Judicial District

Mark Redwine, accused of killing 13-year-old son, Dylan, set for trial Thursday

three years in jail, jury selection to begin

October 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

14 crew members placed in quarantine

October 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Snow expected: 16 inches up high, 5 inches in Durango

should end threat from the Ice Fire burning west of Silverton

October 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango

Florida Road development faces setback after community concerns

‘They can’t just push it through,’ resident says

October 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Election

Lauren Boebert takes on progressive politicians in Durango campaign stop

Candidate says, ‘This is ours to win’

October 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado

Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday

October 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Economic development

Local group will offer low-cost health insurance plans in Southwest Colorado

Southwest Health Alliance says premiums are 35% lower on average

October 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango

Home prices rise, inventory sinks in Durango and La Plata County

‘We need product to accommodate all the people who would like to live here’

October 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 508 acres, 15% contained

‘We’re in a much better position tonight than we were 24 hours ago’

October 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango city officials

After 30 days on job, Durango city manager takes stock

José Madrigal calls transition during pandemic ‘eerie’

October 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Wildfire burning west of Silverton grows to 320 acres

20 hikers trapped and evacuated above fire

October 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Another Durango restaurant dealing with novel coronavirus

by Southwest closes temporarily after trainee tests positive for COVID-19

October 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Civil rights

Hundreds honor late Justice Ginsburg at Durango Women’s March

Democratic candidates throw in some campaigning

October 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local elections

And they’re off! Thousands of La Plata County voters cast ballots

Registered Democrats take early lead in returns

October 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New Mexico travel restrictions now apply to Colorado residents

Farmington mayor blasts extended, expanded guidelines

October 16, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn