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The Blotter, Oct. 2-7

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 10:29 a.m. Someone requested deputies’ help after they locked their keys and their grandchild inside a car on La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway...

DATE: Oct 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Archuleta County, Colorado 6th Judicial District looking to fill judge vacancies

Judicial nominating committee will meet in Durango on Oct. 15 to consider candidates

DATE: Oct 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal Bank, Molas to close Friday as housing units are taken to Silverton

Prefabricated homes to provide more affordable housing in mountain town

DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 2-6

Durango Police Department Thursday 9:33 a.m. It was reported to police that someone was spray painting graffiti on the south side of the Bank of Colorado building on Main Avenue. 12:...

DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Fort Lewis College Skydiving Club

Program aims to teach students how to dive safely – while competing

DATE: Oct 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skydiving: The most terrifying – but fun – thing you will ever do

Herald reporter jumps with Fort Lewis College team members

DATE: Oct 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 1-2

La Plata County Sheriffs Office Wednesday 6:39 a.m. Someone in a truck was trying to run multiple other cars off the road on U.S. Highway 550. 4:23 p.m. Two people were caught with o...

DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prescribed burns outside Bayfield postponed amid federal shutdown

Mitigation work in Columbine Ranger District to be rescheduled

DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos farmers prepare to wrap up a successful season despite water woes

Some farms had to reduce capacity or shift markets, but most made it through

DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks

Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water

DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Sept. 30-Oct. 1

La Plata County Sheriffs Office Tuesday 6:46 a.m. Someone hit a bear while driving on U.S. Highway 160. 11:43 a.m. A hiker witnessed a significant rockfall while on a walk near Hespe...

DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man dies in backcountry motorcycle crash northwest of town

Emergency crews from three counties helped recover body in remote area