Christian Burney
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College observatory sets sights on equipment upgrades

Professor shows off side-by-side images of galaxy cluster, one taken by James Webb

$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

Search and rescue efforts for missing Utah man temporarily suspended in San Juan County

Daniel Lamthach, 22, last seen July 17 in Molas Lake area

Crews cut back brush to protect Durango from wildfire

Gambel oak, low tree branches prime targets for fuel reduction efforts

Hesperus woman suffers critical injuries in single-vehicle rollover

Crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on La Plata Highway southwest of Durango

East Round Top Fire ignites 5 acres on Southern Ute Indian Reservation

Cause of blaze is under investigation

Mesa Verde National Park’s Long Fire, ignited by lightning, under control

Blaze expected to be fully contained by Sunday evening

Colorado BMX champion’s custom bike stolen last weekend

Kaden Chandler says theft affects his ability to coach youth riders

Wildfires can cost millions. So who pays when flames cross boundaries?

Splitting bills can be tricky, but a system is in place to ease the process

Ignacio woman accused of killing road worker in car crash pleads ‘not guilty’

Judge denies bail reduction, sets trial date for December

68th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show boasts gems, geodes, fossils and more

Three-day event lasts until Sunday afternoon

Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire