Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Position: Herald Staff Writer

Oakley, beloved wolf at sanctuary, dies after surgery

Wolfwood Refuge in Ignacio lost an important member of its family this week. Oakley, a 9-year-old, nearly 160-pound Alaskan wolf, died from complications related to surgery to repair a ruptured...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pro bono lawyers team up to help Colorado businesses

A group of lawyers in Colorado has banded together to offer free legal advice to small businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keith Trammell, a partner at WhilmerHale in...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango no-kill shelter struggles to keep doors open during pandemic

Like many other organizations that rely on donations and fundraisers, Annie’s Orphans, a local no-kill dog shelter, rescue and sanctuary, has experienced a significant drop in funding as a result...

DATE: Dec. 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A convoy pays tribute to Durango-area veterans

A convoy of cars adorned with American flags and signs paid tribute to veterans Wednesday on Main Avenue in Durango, a scaled-down and COVID-19-friendly version of the annual Veterans Day parade....

DATE: Nov. 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New mountain bike trails added in San Juan County, N.M.

San Juan County continues to focus on and improve the outdoor recreation opportunities in northwest New Mexico. The county recently completed a project, through a $700,000 grant from the New Mexico...

DATE: Nov. 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health officials: Southwest Colorado at critical juncture for containing COVID-19

San Juan Basin Public Health Executive Director Liane Jollon appeared before Durango City Council on Monday to ask the community, for the second time in less than a week, to do a better job of...

DATE: Nov. 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire mitigation, invasive species removal to begin along banks of Animas River

The city of Farmington is preparing Phase 2 of the Animas River Mitigation Project, an effort to remove invasive species from the banks of the river. Crews, contracted through the San Juan Soil &...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Farmington police offer twist on trick-or-treating

The Farmington Police Department is trying to keep the Halloween spirit alive this year by introducing reverse trick-or-treating. While out patrolling, from now through Nov. 4, officers will look...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

DWI checkpoint planned for Nov. 6 in San Juan County, N.M.

The San Juan County, New Mexico, Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DWI checkpoint Nov. 6. According to a news release, the checkpoint is intended “to identify and apprehend drunk drivers and to make...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Winter farmers market to return for its second season in Durango

The 7 Rivers Farmers Market, a winter farmers market, will return for its second season Nov. 3. This year, the market will take place from noon to 3 p.m. every Tuesday through April at the La Plata...

DATE: Oct. 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID can’t stop Chile Challenge, it’s just different this year

Residents who were looking forward to tasting spicy food in the annual Chile in October Challenge need not be disappointed. The challenge was unable to proceed as usual this year because of...

DATE: Oct. 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Animas Museum launches online exhibits during pandemic closure

The Animas Museum, a repository of everything historical in La Plata County, including its people, places and events, has been closed to in-person visits since the onset of COVID-19. In the...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Living

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