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Leah Veress

Herald Staff Writer

Herald Staff Writer

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Articles by Leah

49 articles

After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse

Local News

After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse

The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Local News

The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

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Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

Kuss supporting Vingegaard with Giro d’Italia underway

Sports

Kuss supporting Vingegaard with Giro d’Italia underway

Does the Code Rights Project have a ‘hidden agenda’? La Plata County commissioners think so

Local News

Does the Code Rights Project have a ‘hidden agenda’? La Plata County commissioners think so

Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated

Local News

Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated

Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

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Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

Outdoors

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

Local News

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

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One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

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U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

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Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

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Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango

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Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango

Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

Nation & World

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

Local News

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

Durango school district program helps combat food insecurity

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Durango school district program helps combat food insecurity

Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

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Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

Mural commemorates Durango’s brewing industry

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Mural commemorates Durango’s brewing industry

Born into a right-handed world, ‘lefties’ have faced persecution, struggles and triumphs

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Born into a right-handed world, ‘lefties’ have faced persecution, struggles and triumphs

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering expands

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Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering expands

La Plata County Fair celebrates 75 years

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La Plata County Fair celebrates 75 years

Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

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Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

National Night Out connects first responders and public

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National Night Out connects first responders and public

‘Southern Style’ food truck coming to 11th Street Station

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‘Southern Style’ food truck coming to 11th Street Station

Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts building begins to take shape in Ignacio

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Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts building begins to take shape in Ignacio

No time to visit the library? Ignacio’s Dewey bookmobile comes to you

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No time to visit the library? Ignacio’s Dewey bookmobile comes to you

State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

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State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

Family, coaches rapt by Sepp Kuss 12th place finish in Tour de France

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Family, coaches rapt by Sepp Kuss 12th place finish in Tour de France

Durango brothers commemorate first ski expedition to cross Colorado

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Durango brothers commemorate first ski expedition to cross Colorado

Colorado farmers say hemp not the cash crop they had hoped

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Colorado farmers say hemp not the cash crop they had hoped

Longtime Diamond Belle pianist returns to Durango

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Longtime Diamond Belle pianist returns to Durango

City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor

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City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor

Colorado poet laureate touches on gun violence, immigration and love in visit to Durango

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Colorado poet laureate touches on gun violence, immigration and love in visit to Durango