Christian Burney
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County

Health department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals

Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise

Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist

Rattlesnake activity picked up slightly sooner than usual in Durango area

Venomous bites should prompt fast trip to nearest hospital

Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation

DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures

Search and rescue mission for missing Utah man suspended

Indefinite hold put on efforts after no trace found of Daniel Lamthach

Fort Lewis College observatory sets sights on equipment upgrades

Professor shows off side-by-side images of galaxy cluster, one taken by James Webb

$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

Search and rescue efforts for missing Utah man temporarily suspended in San Juan County

Daniel Lamthach, 22, last seen July 17 in Molas Lake area

Crews cut back brush to protect Durango from wildfire

Gambel oak, low tree branches prime targets for fuel reduction efforts

Hesperus woman suffers critical injuries in single-vehicle rollover

Crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on La Plata Highway southwest of Durango

East Round Top Fire ignites 5 acres on Southern Ute Indian Reservation

Cause of blaze is under investigation

Mesa Verde National Park’s Long Fire, ignited by lightning, under control

Blaze expected to be fully contained by Sunday evening