Pine River Times News

Disasters and crashes

Durango man survives plunge off Wolf Creek Pass, night in backcountry

‘I didn’t know I was going to make it out of there’

June 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

Ignacio

Local Native American poet talks trauma on national podcast

‘You are the answers to our ancestors’ prayers’

June 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Axis Health System

As demand for telehealth skyrockets, Congress considers permanent changes

Medicare recipients used remote technology 11,718% more in first 1½ month of pandemic

June 27, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Civil rights

Durango City Council plans to weigh in on ‘Chief’ sign

‘The city has some responsibility to engage,’ mayor says

June 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

military truck converted to ride on narrow gauge tracks

June 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

La Plata County Colorado

More than 9,300 primary ballots returned in La Plata County

Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians have contested elections

June 26, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Farmington

Daily Denver flight coming to Farmington

SkyWest to begin direct service in October

June 25, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Local News

Forbes Magazine spotlights Billy Goat Saloon for bloody mary mix

‘Hair of the Goat’ selling like ‘gangbusters,’ saloon owner says

June 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Pine River Library reopens

In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of…

June 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stadium 9 to reopen movie screens Friday

Theater to offer ‘Comeback Classics’ until new films are released

June 24, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield canceled its Fourth of July parade, so residents organized their own

Organizers have yet to file paperwork for permit

June 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

East Canyon Fire is 98% contained, authorities say

wind picks up, firefighters monitor ash scatter for new starts

June 24, 2020 • Emily Hayes

6th Judicial District

Trial delayed again for father suspected of killing Dylan Redwine

banned jury trials until Aug. 3 over coronavirus concerns

June 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Agriculture

Does Colorado still have a competitive edge in hemp?

state bill aligns state with federal regulations

June 23, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Colorado state government

Fort Lewis College to develop solar park

Facility at the Old Fort Lewis will be used for research and electricity generation

June 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado

lines strengthened around East Canyon Fire

June 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Budgets and budgeting

Fort Lewis College trustees approve 2.15% budget reduction

President says culture on campus held together through financial crunch

June 22, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Fire

Fire claims house near Durango airport

Investigation continues into Saturday night blaze

June 22, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Animas River

Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Rainstorm damaged more than 40 feet of track

June 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

East Canyon Fire more than 79% contained

Shooter Fire fully contained

June 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Frontpage Lead

Southwest Colorado nursing homes find a new norm

outbreaks reported at long-term care centers in this corner of state

June 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Aztec

Aztec man who followed women in Bayfield, Durango is sentenced

Garcia pleaded guilty to harassment; given one year probation

June 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bondad

Fire crews reach 75% containment on Six Shooter Fire south of Durango

Canyon Fire grows to 2,900 acres, now 21% contained

June 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

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Briefs

Pine River Library announces summer reading “quest”

The theme is “Imagine Your Story” and takes inspiration from favorite tales, legends, myths and fantasy worlds, challenging everyone to…

June 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer