Christian Burney
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

Friday night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

Northern lights leave Southwest Colorado residents awe-struck

NOAA forecasts another dazzling show this evening

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary

Event staples make return, coupled with new Horseback Social

Silverton outdoor community rescues Durango dog stranded on Ice Lake Trail

80-pound Labrador retriever called it quits after injuring paws

Virtual CD3 candidate forum to be held on Sept. 18

Online meeting an opportunity to learn about candidates’ platforms

Durango-area officials tell Hickenlooper housing partnership is working well, but federal support needed

U.S. senator says workers need higher wages

La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio

Fierce competition, cash prizes and lasting friendships make up annual smash ’em up

Durango becomes ‘sentinel’ site for monitoring diseases like COVID-19 in wastewater

City surveilling for enteroviruses, RSV’s and influenza

La Plata County Jail nearly full, vows to no longer accept low-level municipal offenders

Sheriff requests formal agreement with Durango before taking any more inmates

U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango

Some motorists pleased, others dismissive of roundabouts

Durango announces partnership to relocate Tri-County Head Start

La Plata Economic Development Alliance receives $55,000 for child care needs assessment