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

The Blotter, Aug. 26-28

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 11:57 a.m. Someone tried to fly with an unsecured firearm in their checked bag at Durango-La Plata County Airport. 3:50 p.m. Someone called...

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

AT&T restores cell service in Vallecito Lake

Residents were without coverage for eight days

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Torrential rains cause flash flooding across La Plata County

After weeks of hot, dry weather, recent heavy rainfall raises river water levels.

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver arrested in Town Plaza hit-and-run

Victim severely injured, perpetrator identified within 24 hours. A suspect has been brought into police custody after violently backing into a pedestrian and fleeing the scene in the Town P...

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado State Patrol concludes operation designed to catch drunken drivers

Effort in Ouray and Archuleta counties serves as reminder not to drink and drive

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito Lake residents report eight days without AT&T cellphone service

Customers unsure of when coverage will return

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College opens new nursing hall

Program expected to benefit rural communities throughout Four Corners

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 15-26

Durango Police Department Friday 10:52 a.m. The grand opening celebration of the REI at 40 Turner Drive caused a traffic disturbance. 11:28 p.m. A man tore the awning off of its fra...

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit

Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 15-18

Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio. 9:33 p.m. Officers were asked to stop someone from play...

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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