Jonathan Romeo
Position: Staff reporter

15 students, 2 instructors test positive for COVID-19 at Durango Gymnastics building

School-aged children account for more than 20% of cases in March

Durango man suspected of vandalism ‘rampage’

Four downtown businesses sustain extensive damage

Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback

Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’

Gun theft jumps in Southwest Colorado, prompting calls to lock them up

In two years, 171 guns reported lost or stolen to DA’s office

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

The confluence of rivers and people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years

CDOT’s new regional director to oversee laundry list of projects

Julie Constan says she’s well-versed in dangers of Southwest Colorado’s mountain passes

Draft plan released for Purgatory Resort expansion

Resort’s proposal looks to add ski lift, 45 acres

Vandals cause thousands of dollars to Silverton Snowmobile Club equipment

Group grooms more than 100 miles of trails around Molas Pass, Silverton

Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019

Group targets clear-cut, beetle-kill areas not naturally regenerating

Health director receives award from American Medical Association

Liane Jollon became local lead on COVID-19 pandemic

Military helicopters circle skies above Durango

Airport director says armed forces conducting high-altitude training