Garret Jaros
Position: Herald Staff Writer

FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area

Woman was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit

Man charged with first-degree murder in Bayfield stabbing faces competency hearing

Damitre Burch was a juvenile when arrested for the crime

More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango

Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks

Wildlife numbers on the decline in Southwest Colorado, plummeting worldwide

Species threatened locally include Gunnison sage-grouse, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Humpback chub

La Plata County Sheriff officer’s pants catch fire, causing severe burns

Lithium battery may have been the culprit

Durango undergoing ‘uptick’ in bike thefts

Police advise bicycle owners to be vigilant and take extra precautions

Southwest Colorado search and rescue teams offer safety tips

Forays into the wild are best met by planning and preparation

Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day?

K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones

Durango train crew aids injured hiker

A passenger aboard the D&SNG railroad spots missing and injured woman

Durango police crack down on bad driving

An increase in crashes leads to increased scrutiny on the roads

Native pride shines in Durango

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in community once located on Ute tribal land

Parents of runner missing northwest of Durango remain hopeful after five days

David Lunde set out Saturday to run a portion of the La Plata Enchilada