Nicholas A. Johnson
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Voodoo Chili Oils brings some spice to Durango

Oil maker says its great on vegetables, meats and sweets

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

Wes Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years

Durango chef builds recipe with supplies available at food bank

Dave Cuntz makes Asian glazed turkey meatballs

At Chalkboard Kitchen in Durango, you’ll find something new every time

Food cart keeps cuisine interesting with an ever-changing menu

Rang Tang Craft Barbecue is defining Southwest Colorado flavor

Local beef smoked with scrub oak offers a distinct regional taste

Durango School District works to build community garden

With Ohana Kuleana listed for sale, Riverview Elementary hopes to grow something new

Avalanche Bowl Co. brings international flavor

Owners of Backcountry Gourmet open new food trailer at 11th Street Station

Is Durango ready for locally crafted mocktails? Some businesses are dabbling

Beverage companies produce tonics, sodas and sparkling waters with flavor – but no hangover

New bike shop opens just in time for spring

Lost Canyon Bike Service takes an a la carte approach toward servicing cycles

Spring winds kick up dust, exacerbate allergies across Southwest Colorado

San Juan Basin Public Health reports hazardous air quality through Tuesday morning

Behavioral incidents nearly double at Durango School District 9-R

Some students may need additional support and reteaching after pandemic year

Farmington police shoot and kill armed man

Reports say officers asked the man several times to put down his weapon