Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

The grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

Youth climbers ascend on Durango for first Gravity Lab competition

A personal journey buoyed by camaraderie and cheering

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

Ballot questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters

Southwest Colorado voters firmly reject Prop. HH

Time to ‘roll up the sleeves and get to work,’ county commissioner says

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Officials reporting limited, smaller fish this year in Durango

Although humbled and apologetic, Lauren Boebert is sticking to her guns

‘Closed mouths don’t get fed,’ congresswoman says in interview

La Plata County Sheriff’s deputies take step toward unionization

Local Fraternal Order of Police president calls it a ‘natural progression’

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs

One blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined

Snowtography sticks are springing up in Southwest Colorado

Snowtography sites in the Southwest could foster more climate-resilient forests