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

The Blotter, Oct. 17-21

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 7:02 a.m. Someone was locked out of their home in the cold on Bocea Drive, and contacted deputies to be taken somewhere warm. 7:18 p.m. The ...

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

Fall floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kim Shropshire to serve as Colorado 6th Judicial District chief judge

Three finalists in running for judgeship

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man shot at Durango pawn shop charged with felony menacing

Police say suspect intended to take his own life before being shot by employee

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 17-21

Durango Police Department Friday 1:33 p.m. A woman was banging loudly on pipes in the basement of an apartment complex in the 600 block of East Sixth Avenue. 8 p.m. A woman was scre...

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir

After being washed away, the ‘S.S. Tubbie’ returns to shore

DATE: Oct 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finalists named for Archuleta County, 6th Judicial District judge seats

Governor, chief justice have 15 days to make appointments

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 13-17

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Monday 10:18 a.m. Someone reportedly stole a gun from another person somewhere in La Plata County. 6:29 p.m. Two dogs were chasing cars on Wildcat C...

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance

State and private entities offering aid while community recovers

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 9-10

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 8:23 a.m. Someone reported that four trash cans had been knocked over by a bear on County Road 501. 4:52 p.m. Someone hit a rock and got a ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

First responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

DATE: Oct 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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