Author - The Durango Herald

Author - The Durango Herald

Ann Butler

Position: Staff reporter

Email: abutler@durangoherald.com

Phone Number: (970), 375-4584

Guv names new Archuleta County judge

Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed former state senator and Colorado Lt. Gov. Samuel H. Cassidy to be the next Archuleta County judge. Cassidy will take the bench Jan. 13, 2015, up...

DATE: Aug 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 die in area highway accidents

Motorcyclist killed near Silverton; crash kills motorist

DATE: Aug 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents weigh in on water

Oxford farmer: Don’t give feds more authority

DATE: Aug 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spot of tea? Scones for the arts

Mother Nature threatened rain but instead delivered a perfect summer day for the tea party held to benefit Durango Friends of the Arts on Aug. 9. The event was held at the home of...

DATE: Aug 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Where to go now?

In a region crowded with nonprofits, big picture ideas for the future are brewing

DATE: Aug 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A moral responsibility’

Giving is good for your community and your health

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Businesses profit from donating

Businesses of every size give generously in La Plata County, whether it is cash toward a program or capital campaign or in-kind goods for a silent auction. Among the biggest giver...

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education is a popular cause

Making a lasting change in someone’s life, whether a toddler or a working adult, often comes down to one thing – education. “It’s the only thing that can break the cycle of povert...

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do we take care of our needy neighbors?

It can be tough to live and work in La Plata County. Housing costs are high. Many residents work more than one minimum-wage job. Human services organizations work hard to make sure no one go...

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Heart for service’

Working for nonprofits takes skill, compassion and adaptability

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crow Canyon to appear on PBS

Show made discoveries about earliest residents here

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do you feel? Health-focused groups reach far and wide

When it comes to health, many La Plata County residents don’t just exercise and watch what they eat. They donate. They do it to help others achieve and maintain good health. One o...

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News