Garret Jaros
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Porch-package thieves play Grinch across Durango, La Plata County

A north Durango woman makes plea to thieves who stole a package containing a family heirloom from her front porch

Man charged with first-degree murder in 2021 Bayfield stabbing found competent to stand trial

Damitre Burch was deemed incompetent to stand trial shortly after his arrest in August 2021

New Durango railroad museum director on track to bring history into the future

Harris Abernathy took over Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum when Jeff Ellingson retired in April

Shoplifting stings small retailers along Main Avenue in Durango

While big-box stores make national news about the effect theft has on profits, small local businesses are more concerned about their bottom lines

Shop with a Cop Durango brings cheer to children, families and law enforcement

30th-annual event helps children in need with $150 apiece to spend on toys and clothes

Mental health a top priority for first responders in La Plata County

Sheriff’s captain speaks from firsthand experience in warning police academy graduates about PTSD

Three nominees named to fill La Plata County Court judge vacancy

Names submitted to Gov. Jared Polis, who will have 15 days to name replacement for former judge Anne Woods

Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Romman Brown was accused of strangling and breaking the arm of his girlfriend

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

Four areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

11 candidates apply for judgeship in 6th Judicial District

Position is being vacated by Todd Norvell, who was appointed to bench in 2017

Latest scam is swindler posing as La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy

Law enforcement wants people to know they will never call or text asking for money or personal information

Enforcement of shopping cart thefts prioritized by Durango police

Warnings will be issued followed by citations to appear in court for theft of grocery baskets