Author - The Durango Herald

The Blotter, Dec. 30 - Jan. 2

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 3:07 a.m. A man called deputies to threaten them that he would take drugs on Antelope Drive. 8:38 p.m. Someone reported that a neighb...

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snow returns to Southwest Colorado

Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community remembers influential Bayfield couple who died in house fire

Couple who lived off-grid leave legacy of humanitarianism, community-building in La Plata County

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango signs probation agreement after summer day care program incident

Two children went without supervision during Gametime session

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Dec. 26-29

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 7:43 a.m. A man was walking around another person’s property and barn in a suspicious manner on U.S. Highway 550. 7 p.m. Four to five black, ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

Up to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage

DATE: Dec 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Ethics complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Dec. 18-26

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 18 10:26 a.m. Three horses were loose in the middle of East Animas Road (County Road 250). 6:41 p.m. Four to five horses were seen in the middl...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News