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Scout Edmondson
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Durango rafting outfitter to host Animas River volunteer cleanup

Project meant to clear debris and protect wildlife habitat along popular waterway

Is Southwest Colorado in for a wet summer?

Shift to El Niño could mean more rain for Four Corners, but long-term outlooks show above-average temperatures

Construction on the Animas River Trail to begin Monday

Project expected to last into 2027 involves trail resurfacing, updated lighting and Demon Bridge replacement

New events, whitewater classics flowing toward Durango for 2026 Animas River Days

Iconic Durango event benefits river stewardship, water-sports scholarships Animas River Days returns to the Durango Whitewater Park on Saturday with a high flow of river fun, including rive...

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating string of car thefts

Seven of nine vehicles recovered; residents reminded to lock doors, remove personal belongings

The Blotter, May 15-25

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office May 15 8:03 a.m. Someone reported that their welder was stolen from somewhere along Colorado Highway 151. 8:17 p.m. A stranded 18-wheeler was blocki...

Advocacy groups ask Pine River Valley residents for feedback

Forums to identify critical issues, solutions impacting Bayfield, Vallecito and Ignacio

How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies

Cyclists embark on Durango’s 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Largest local cohort in years joined visiting riders in iconic cycling event

By the numbers: 2026 Durango High School graduation

Students wrapped up the year with high numbers in college concurrent enrollment, grade-point average and advanced placement testing

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