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

The Blotter, Aug. 28-29

Durango Police Department Thursday 8:19 a.m. A power line and pole fell into the road at 1100 Camino del Rio. 4:18 p.m. Someone called in an open sewer line and flies in a hotel roo...

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Teenagers riding electric motorcycles cause influx of complaints to city, police

Officials remind public that it is illegal to ride them on streets and roads

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horse Gulch Trailhead will temporarily reopen for Labor Day weekend

Parking area will remain closed through the pause in work

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New state grant for plugging oil and gas wells will help close Colorado’s budget hole

Closures will save money on regulation, environmental costs and help soften blow of federal funding cuts

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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