Nicholas A. Johnson
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

Marchers rally to remove cartoonish depiction of Native American in Durango

About 100 participate in Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage

LPEA closes mile-long section of Animas River Trail to update power lines

Detour spans from La Plata County Humane Society to Baker Lane

Rain, cold air expected through middle of next week

Snow possible at elevations of 8,000 feet and higher

Dylan Redwine’s family appreciative of prison sentence, but feeling fatigued

Boy’s mother and older brother find some version of justice after nine-year investigation

Southwest Colorado will have some of the best spots for leaf peepin’

Drought mixed with solid monsoon makes for stunning fall colors

Fort Lewis College boasts largest freshman class in 17 years

Increase attributed to in-person visits, which allow one-on-one guidance

Fish barrier in Hermosa Creek to be cleared to support Colorado cutthroat populations

Those recreating on trail may experience delays during project

Man escapes from La Plata County Jail, is arrested in Animas River

Jonah Barrett-Lesko leads police on 26-minute chase days before his sentencing hearing

San Juan Basin Public Health hopes for Pfizer boosters this week

Agency awaits approval from CDC, state of Colorado

‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton

EPA officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts

Bennet says legislation could help fund fire mitigation efforts in Durango

Senator discusses potential benefit of Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act for Southwest Colorado