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Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

Nearly 100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

This was the state’s second death from the virus this year

Playing with fire (mitigation)

Rising wildfire risk, impending state codes have HOAs and homeowners leaning into mitigation

Serving those who served

Veterans could compile, complete disability claims at Wednesday’s clinic

Health officials advise residents get their COVID vaccines

School is starting and new COVID-19 boosters could be around the corner

Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Gerry Roach, 79, has written guidebooks on climbing the state’s highest peaks

La Plata County still searching for treasurer candidates

Initial application period yielded only one qualified candidate

Health board takes ‘lessons learned’ from emergency compensation report

Members voted not to pursue further investigation into the matter

The joy of demolition

‘It’s just like driving in New York – except you get to hit everybody!’

Rep. Lauren Boebert visits La Plata County

Congresswoman listens to commissioners priorities, touts accomplishments

La Plata County GOP leader elected state party vice chair

Hope Scheppelman of Bayfield will serve 2-year term

La Plata County approves contract with interim public health director

Theresa Anselmo likely to serve at least through February