Leah Veress
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Durango school district program helps combat food insecurity

More than 5,000 free, healthy meals were distributed to children this summer

Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

Dispatch warns that dropped calls can divert crucial resources

Mural commemorates Durango’s brewing industry

Vibrant artwork will welcome millions of drivers to the “Brewing Capital of the Southwest”

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

International Left Handers Day recognizes challenges, celebrates differences

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering expands

There will be several changes this year, appealing to a wider base

La Plata County Fair celebrates 75 years

Fair will feature events and attractions for all ages

Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

Over the next year, La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition aims to open conversations and develop solutions

National Night Out connects first responders and public

Event designed to facilitate positive interactions between the groups

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

Owner anticipates soft launch on Aug. 19

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

‘We really want a permanent home. We are tired of moving’

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

Bus has books, movies, other services for children and adults

State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

District 6 encompasses 14 counties in Southwest Colorado