Florida Mesa New RV park approved south of Durango Project will allow family’s ranching business to continue, land agent says July 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo
Bayfield Historic Bayfield barn damaged by car crash went 100 feet off road, suffered serious injuries July 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Bayfield How has social distancing changed cohousing community in Southwest Colorado? things are different, but there is also more interest in joining communal neighborhood July 9, 2020 • Emily Hayes
Coronavirus (COVID-19) New ELHI director sees bright future for community center Allison Leath arrives in Ignacio after life-changing adventure July 9, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Drought Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires? Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread July 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
La Plata County Colorado La Plata County releases second draft of new land-use codes has until Aug. 14 to comment on regulations July 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
Bayfield Bayfield author draws ‘eerie’ similarities between 1918 and 2020 ‘History, of course, repeats itself,’ says Curt Brown July 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) As coronavirus resurges, Durango tourism officials pull back outreach – and expectations industry braces for difficult second half of year July 7, 2020 • Jacob Wallace
Exclude Homepage Video Country rocker, part-time Durango-area resident Charlie Daniels dies at 83 Singer-songwriter suffered stroke in Tennessee July 6, 2020 • Herald staff and wire report
Headlines La Plata County brings the fight back to noxious weeds A rise in funding revitalizes program targeting plants harmful to agriculture, wildlife July 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Ignacio Community Library reopens to indoor use Director is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about staying open July 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Colorado 3rd Congressional District How GOP newcomer Lauren Boebert won the primary election to expect next in general election with Diane Mitsch Bush July 5, 2020 • Emily Hayes
Bayfield Citizen-led Bayfield parade celebrates Independence Day Bayfield residents gather on East Mill Street after town cancels official events July 4, 2020 • Emily Hayes
Birding Bald eagle recovering this Fourth of July after crash landing in Durango resting at rehab center after flying into power lines July 4, 2020 • Emily Hayes
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango Neighbors express concerns about motorcycle event July 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co Durango train begins fire mitigation, but is asked to stop Service raises concerns about extensive scale of project July 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Bayfield Giant American flag can’t be missed near Bayfield build 100-foot pole, raise flag as message of hope July 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Local News Two staff members test positive for COVID at Durango nursing home Residents were tested this week, results pending July 1, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College’s Native American Center receives $1.6M donation comes from the John and Sophie Ottens Foundation July 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
Breaking News Challenger Lauren Boebert knocks off five-term incumbent Rep. Scott Tipton Mitsch Bush leads Democratic race July 1, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
La Plata County Commissioners La Plata County commission candidates advance to General Election Democrats likely to face unaffiliated candidates in November July 1, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Newsletter Hickenlooper wins Democratic Senate primary, will face Gardner governor beats progressive challenger Andrew Romanoff in a race featuring high turnout July 1, 2020 • Jacob Wallace
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Southern Ute Indian Tribe drafts plan to reopen Stay-at-home restrictions remain in place for time being June 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Archuleta County La Plata County sees spike in COVID-19 cases 18 new cases since June 21 June 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane