Author - The Durango Herald

Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm brings 4-12 inches of snow to La Plata County

Snow totals vary greatly across the region; regardless, residents rejoice

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire

Local fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year'

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Feb. 13-15

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 8:46 a.m. Someone’s ex-wife threatened to kill a cat somewhere along U.S. Highway 550. 3:01 p.m. Deputies found a Honda that had crashed into...

DATE: Feb 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management conduct pile burns near Durango

Recent snow and rain created safe conditions for burning, fire official says

DATE: Feb 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Feb. 7-8, 12-13

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Saturday 10:09 a.m. Someone’s neighbor was putting up speed limit signs on County Road 502. 3:01 p.m. Deputies responded to a suspicious residence w...

DATE: Feb 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado

Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult

DATE: Feb 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

DATE: Feb 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Feb. 4-5

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 7:57 a.m. Someone found an injured cat in their front yard on Horizon Drive. 11:04 a.m. Lumber was stolen from someone’s property on County...

DATE: Feb 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News