Author - The Durango Herald
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Scout Edmondson
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield swears in police chief, town manager

John Waters takes symbolic oath of office after beginning work nearly a year ago

Durango man appears in court over stalking, arson allegations

Defense argues no concrete evidence exists to link defendant to car fire that broke out Wednesday night

The bikes they ride, and the stories they tell

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic draws a diverse cohort of riders, which is reflected in the bicycles they use

Durango residents reject Animas River Trail speed restrictions

Focus group determines signage, education and enforcement are more effective

La Plata Electric Association board of directors election winners announced

Candidates ran on transparency, affordability and reliable power transmission

2026 brings third-lowest Animas River peak flow in history

River-centric events forge ahead despite low-flow year; hydrologist urges residents to conserve water

Education hits the road with Durango School District’s new Ignite Mobile Learning Lab

Retrofitted bus will travel through La Plata County to deliver STEM learning opportunities

Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint

Expansion projects are ahead of schedule and on-budget, officials say

Durango police animal control fully staffed for first time since taking over services in 2026

Two rangers alternate shifts, respond to calls in city

Durango sees near-record heat in early May

Recent daytime highs are 15 to 20 degrees above normal for mid-spring

Pine River Shares raises $600,000 in 70-day fundraising push to buy school building

Grassroots effort will ensure food, health and social resources can stay in the area

Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

Nontraditional economic practices can save money, reduce waste