Tyler Brown
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

Local labor shortages is the main factor in decision

Winter storm brings another solid dusting to northern La Plata County

Red Mountain Pass closes because of avalanche conditions

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

Wolf Creek Pass to close Monday morning for avalanche mitigation

Ski Area is reporting 24 inches of snow over the last 24 hours

State Historical Fund grants $250K for Root Cellar Barn at The Old Fort in Hesperus

Building deficiencies were harming crops grown by students in Fort Lewis College’s Farmer In Training Program

Winter storm makes for sketchy driving conditions across Four Corners

Jackknifed semi closes U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez

First snow of 2024 coming to Southwest Colorado on Thursday

Durango could see as much as 6 inches; Montezuma County can expect 1 to 3 inches

Fort Lewis College to cover student tuition for families with yearly income under $70K

Institution looks to increase access to higher education through a combination of funding sources

Durango business Mable’s Bagels to call it quits

The man behind the bagel will pursue a career in school counseling

In The Weeds co-founder talks mental health in restaurant industry

Nonprofit organization emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices

Former Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees member calls out institution over Native American tuition waiver language

Colorado family law attorney says college is trying to redefine what it means to be Indigenous

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

Nearly 600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado