Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Oh, deer! Ungulate hazards are on the rise in Southwest Colorado

Collisions with wildlife peak this time of year as migration and rutting season begins

16-year-old homicide suspect arrested in connection with killing 12-year-old boy

Issac Lawrence was tased in south Durango, 6 miles from alleged crime scene

Rare lunar event illuminates Chimney Rock National Monument

Stone pillars, moon’s 18.6-year cycle and ancient structures tell a story

Wolf Creek, kicking off its 85th year, slated to be first ski resort in the U.S. to open

Ski area announced Monday it would begin daily operations Tuesday

Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System

Highly sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand

Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

Durango schools ban Black Lives Matter, trans-specific pride flags

Policy in response to parent’s complaint that the symbols ‘indoctrinate’ students

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Joseph Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

Cleave Simpson maxes out donation as PAC pours money into Senate District 6

Outside group has spent $135,000 to defeat Vivian Smotherman

Dolores, Durango kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides

Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides

U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton

Driver was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital