Pine River Times News

6th Judicial District

Second mistrial declared in Bayfield child sex assault case

deadlocked over decision whether to convict

August 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

La Plata County officials

Top election official in La Plata County to drop party affiliation

Tiffany Parker, a longtime Republican, said her job should be nonpartisan

August 26, 2020 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Police Department

Farmington police: Grace period is over, traffic enforcement steps up

Officers tried to ‘lay low’ during height of coronavirus pandemic

August 26, 2020 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Man returns home to find truck dismantled at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Resident raises concerns about security at paid parking lot

August 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

believes animal is well-equipped to survive

August 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

6th Judicial District

Jurors enter deliberation in Bayfield child sex assault case

Authorities say Rodney Keller, of Pagosa Springs, assaulted girl in 2018

August 25, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Face masks 101: How to wear, care for face coverings

we have to use them, we may as well do it right

August 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Centura Health seeks to delay, dismiss billing lawsuit

Nonprofit corporation argues patient wasn’t entitled to cost estimates

August 24, 2020 • Emily Hayes

La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County to begin several road improvement projects this week

should be expected on select roads

August 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Isolated showers expected for next week in Southwest Colorado

Isolated thunderstorms in forecast Sunday through Saturday

August 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Electricity production and distribution

La Plata Electric Association effort to separate from Tri-State on pause

Colorado PUC will resume hearing about contract buyout Nov. 5

August 22, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Hermosa

New trail construction underway in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

Service says route will be first non-motorized trail in San Juan National Forest

August 22, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Colorado Department of Transportation

CDOT to break ground on $98.6 million U.S. Highway 550 realignment

project, years in the making, will connect with Grandview interchange

August 22, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fort Lewis College students arrive, are greeted with nasal swabs

On-campus learning resumes next week

August 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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Briefs

Southern Ute Reservation initiates Stage 1 fire restrictions

Everyone on reservation land is asked to be very cautious and use common sense with fire. Stage 1 fire restrictions…

August 20, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Local News

Wildfire smoke from across the West flowing into Southwest Colorado

air quality increases risk of COVID-19

August 20, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Farmers Fresh Market in Ignacio thumbs nose at mask order

Grocery store faces legal action from La Plata County agencies

August 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Painted pianos in Aztec a reminder to slowdown, enjoy the moment

‘Big Sound in a Small Town’ offers healing through art

August 20, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Two Ignacio grants, totaling about $49,000, delayed by COVID recovery

expects broadband, affordable housing funds to arrive soon

August 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Rare weather phenomenon casts strange light over Southwest Colorado

‘Pyrocumulous’ cloud collapses at wildfire, sending ash and smoke toward Durango

August 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

Food

Former Ignacio science teacher makes salsa to send students to Space Camp

Entrepreneur wants to send product into orbit

August 19, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Archuleta County

Archuleta County cools talk of leaving San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners still want task force to look into forming own district

August 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas River

Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers

water, low flows and fishing pressure are stressing trout

August 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

6th Judicial District

La Plata County couple convicted of animal cruelty suspected of probation violation

Authorities say Elizabeth and Jeffery Jackson had animals on their property

August 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo