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Scout Edmondson
Position: Herald Staff Writer
Email: sedmondson@durangoherald.com

UPDATED Survey: What is your experience with home insurance and wildfires?

Another warm, dry winter has residents, fire departments and insurance providers worried in La Plata County. The Marshall Mesa and Angel fires in Boulder and Los Angeles, respectively, ...

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

Major snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Feb. 19-22

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 6:47 a.m. Deputies were contacted about three dogs that were tied up all night in the cold outside a house on County Road 525. 8:25 p.m. So...

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County man arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $17,000 from 86-year-old mother

Law enforcement allege fraudulent checks, debit card transactions

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four candidates appointed by default to Bayfield town board

April election canceled after no challengers file

DATE: Feb 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties

Some former humane society employees have been hired

DATE: Feb 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police surround, enter Durango home; reason for operation undisclosed

Law enforcement says there is no known threat to broader community

DATE: Feb 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine River Shares will buy old primary school from Bayfield School District

Building houses several resources to the community; next step is raising funding to buy space

DATE: Feb 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm brings 4-12 inches of snow to La Plata County

Snow totals vary greatly across the region; regardless, residents rejoice

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire

Local fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year'

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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