Author - The Journal
Jessica Bowman
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Bob Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation

‘They are, not they were’: Gold Star parents honor children in Durango

Families of fallen service members gather to share memories, support one another, keep their children’s stories alive at annual healing conference

Code Rights Project went searching for answers. Comes up with more questions

Citizen-led group searched for bottlenecks in La Plata County planning department

Single-vehicle crash southwest of Durango sends driver to hospital

Road remains open to traffic

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

City files for temporary protection order for eight employees

Plague suspected in mass die-off of La Plata County prairie dogs

No confirmed cases yet, but residents advised to take precautions

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

La Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist

Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem

Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout

Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1