Garret Jaros
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs

Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

Holiday season a good time to focus on the health of mind, body and spirit

Exercise touted as a great way to shed the holiday pounds, but it is also good for reducing anxiety, stress and depression

Law enforcement extra vigilant New Year’s weekend

Durango police and Colorado state troopers will increase staff and patrols with an eye toward impaired drivers this weekend

New judge chosen for La Plata County Court

Governor appoints Anthony Baca to fill the vacancy on the 6th Judicial District bench left by the departure of Anne Woods

Colorado launches new Missing Indigenous Person Alert system

The system will function like an Amber Alert, only second of its kind in the U.S.

Would-be BB gun bandit behind bars despite charges being dismissed

Previous assault charge took precedent in sentencing man to five years in prison

Three nominees named to fill La Plata County Court judge vacancy

Names submitted to Gov. Jared Polis, who will have 15 days to name replacement for former judge Anne Woods

Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Romman Brown was accused of strangling and breaking the arm of his girlfriend

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

Four areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

11 candidates apply for judgeship in 6th Judicial District

Position is being vacated by Todd Norvell, who was appointed to bench in 2017

Ignacio man accused of killing woman to face first-degree murder charge

Sister of victim Raeanna ‘Nikki’ Burch-Woodhull vows to see justice served