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

New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others

The rules will limit leaks from over 20,000 oil and gas wells in the Four Corners

Animas Surgical Hospital names insider as CEO

Meggin Roberts started at the hospital as a receptionist 20 years ago

Working with ‘good fire’

Fire managers in Southwest Colorado are changing they way they respond to wildfires

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

The request follows state action to limit tax increases

Public land closures near Durango take effect Friday

Animas City Mountain, Perins Peak, Twin Buttes among popular trails that will close for the season

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

The grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

From marketing to management

How Southwest Colorado tourist destinations are moving away from recruitment

Christmas trees and harvest permits for national forest available

San Juan Mountains Association to open Christmas trees for Conservation lot on Nov. 24

Headed into her last session, Barbara McLachlan has lots to do

The four-term state representative says she will retire from public life

La Plata County set to increase development fees

Building and planning fees likely to jump Jan. 1, 2024

Youth climbers ascend on Durango for first Gravity Lab competition

A personal journey buoyed by camaraderie and cheering