Author - The Durango Herald
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Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race

Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

Storm could bring 10-20 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Weekend highs in Durango and Cortez expected to hover around 50 degrees

Approval of Forest Lakes cell tower no gimme at county planning meeting

Neighbors object based on aesthetics, impacts of radio-frequency emissions

Durango school board suspends ban on trans-specific pride, Black Lives Matter flags

Nearly 100 people showed up for board meeting in protest of the new policy

Axis Health System target of cyberattack; ransomware group demands $1.6 million

Nonprofit working with private investigators; status of patient data remains unknown

Insurance commissioner unveils bill to reduce homeowners’ insurance costs at Durango stop

Proposed legislation would force insurers to take wildfire mitigation efforts into account

‘His last act’ – Hesperus man casts first general election ballot before his death

Election officials went to dying man’s bedside to record vote

Matt Salka, candidate for La Plata County commissioner, wants to tackle budget constraints

Incumbent is running against rancher and active community participant Paul Black

Paul Black, candidate for La Plata County commissioner, wants deregulated land use

Rancher is running against incumbent Commissioner Matt Salka

Durango schools ban Black Lives Matter, trans-specific pride flags

Policy in response to parent’s complaint that the symbols ‘indoctrinate’ students

General election ballots mailed Friday to nearly 43,000 La Plata County voters

In addition to presidential election, residents can weigh in on local races and state ballot measures