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Jessica Bowman
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

Bayfield cancels hearing to remove trustee accused of confronting resident

Alexis Hartz remains on board after 4-3 vote ends removal effort

Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County

Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

La Plata County seeks new veterans service officer

Greg Dotson to step down after five years in the role

Bayfield board to hold hearing on trustee accused of confronting resident

Alexis Hartz faces removal hearing after harassment claim

La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval

Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back

LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed

Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety

More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district

Board president resigns amid rising tensions