Sean Smith

Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

La Plata County Colorado

Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

January 22, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

incumbents will serve another four years in public office

November 9, 2022 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

July 1, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

June 15, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

1 precautions effective Thursday morning

May 19, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County sheriff recommended for Colorado U.S. marshal position

Gov. John Hickenlooper

La Plata County sheriff recommended for Colorado U.S. marshal position

Smith says he feels ‘called to serve’

February 6, 2021 • Grace George

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

November 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Democrats rally the vote at Buckley Park

Democratic Party

Democrats rally the vote at Buckley Park

Party’s ‘Soul of the Nation’ bus tour kicks off in Durango

October 22, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

La Plata County Search and Rescue settles into permanent home

Emergency Management Director Butch Knowlton

La Plata County Search and Rescue settles into permanent home

Headquarters will make missions more efficient, president says

August 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Harrington was at gathering where friends were renewing vows

June 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

June 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter