Author - The Durango Herald
Jessica Bowman
Position: Herald Staff Writer

College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

Elementary achievement scores rise, but gaps remain across Durango schools

Middle and high school scores fall short; ‘testing fatigue’ may be at play

Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Public comments accepted by email through Wednesday

Ring, ring … aggressive bear in the neighborhood?

Emergency calls sent to Delwood, Arroyo Drive area residents

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

Next round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

Bayfield board votes to pursue removal of trustee who confronted resident

Alexis Hartz accused of harassing constituent who signed petition for her removal

Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

Recent Fort Lewis College graduate stepped into role following John Whitney’s retirement

Are you a rancher with questions about recent wolf sightings?

Cattlemen’s group, CPW to host informational meeting Monday in Durango

LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

10-year contract with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy to take effect in April 2026

Bank by the river: Wetlands reborn near Durango

Nearly 60 acres along Animas River restored from hayfields and pastures