Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

New map shows risks and resources of individual properties

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

Top La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

BLM seeks comment about enforcement rules across Southwest Colorado

Policy would give teeth to existing restrictions on land around Silverton, Durango and Cortez

AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020

Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

Months after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism

Water quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Event will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

Deer clotheslined by cable in Durango prompts warning from wildlife officials

CPW reminds residents to limit snag hazards

State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage

19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution

Update: Wolf Creek, Molas, Coal Bank passes open; Red Mountain remains closed overnight

Highway 550 closed 10 p.m. Tuesday, parts reopened midday Thursday

National forest accepts second round of comments on HD Mountains drilling

In response to public objection, District Ranger opened comment period through Feb. 23