Jonathan Romeo
Position: Staff reporter

Jury trials postponed in La Plata County as COVID-19 cases rise

Hearings were expected to resume mid-April

Vacant juvenile detention center in Durango to become a community corrections center

La Plata County commissioners decide to relocate halfway house

Animas River Days to return this year

Event may look different, depending on public health orders

Durango man’s death thought to be accidental, but cause remains unknown

Autopsy comes up empty, coroner says

Young Durango bookstore owner navigates pandemic

Evan Schertz was thrust into leadership role in early 20s

Homeless man cited for starting fire at Oxbow Park & Preserve

Fire marshal says many cottonwood trees were damaged and will have to come down

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

Despite nice weather, wildlife closures remain in effect

BLM sees uptick in activity on closed lands

Bayfield woman distracted by phone, caused three vehicle crash, authorities say

Destani Harris, 26, was cited with careless driving causing injury

Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months

Luke Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says

New radar project put on hold because of location problems

Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say

Local health department extends mask ordinance

Because of recent cases, San Juan Basin Public Health will follow CDC recommendations