Julie Westendorff – The Durango Herald

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

DATE: Dec 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Hospital declines to share detailed data on local level

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

La Plata County commissioners blast city of Durango for lack of leadership

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

With winter coming, advocates stress need for action

DATE: Sep 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hearing on La Plata County’s new land-use code draws few comments

Proposed regulations set for adoption this fall

DATE: Jun 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

County commissioner candidates hold ‘historic’ drive-up canvassing event

Independent candidates partnered to try to earn spots on ballot

DATE: Jun 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four years in the making, La Plata County releases draft land-use code

County officials target September adoption

DATE: May 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County drops prospect of moratorium on new development

Business community says proposal to suspend new development poorly timed

DATE: Apr 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County considers six-month moratorium on development applications

Freeze would allow smoother transition to land-use code

DATE: Apr 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

La Plata County considers six-month moratorium on development applications

Freeze would allow smoother transition to a new land-use code

DATE: Apr 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon

Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field