Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

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

Durango, Dolores kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

Colorado senator’s bill could, finally, fulfill Gold King financial damage claims

Sen. Michael Bennet will introduce legislation to provide $3.3 million for lost business

Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum

Hopefuls running for statehouse and commissioner weigh in on wide-ranging topics

With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank

Stew Scheppegrell, 79, spent 20 years living alone northeast of Durango. His body was found last month