Jonathan Romeo

Position: Herald staff writer

Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

The death toll at a Durango nursing home experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 is up to five people, with nearly all residents now testing positive for the virus, according to San Juan Basin Public...

DATE: Dec. 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Top That co-owner charged on suspicion of intimidation, police say

A co-owner of Top That Frozen Yogurt, a lightning rod for political controversy this fall, has been charged with intimidation in connection with an altercation that occurred during an informal...

DATE: Dec. 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

After defying public health order, Wild Horse Saloon owner says she will close

The owner of the Wild Horse Saloon, who opened last weekend in defiance of public health orders, said she will not open this weekend but vowed to keep fighting the regulations. Because of a high...

DATE: Dec. 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter storm causes chaotic commute for some drivers

An overnight snowstorm made for a chaotic commute Friday morning in Southwest Colorado. La Plata County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Chris Burke said multiple slide-offs, rollovers and minor crashes...

DATE: Dec. 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango burglar chooses prison over halfway house

A man known to be living homeless in Durango was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after allegedly entering numerous homes, including the room of a 14-year-old girl, during summer 2019. Chad...

DATE: Dec. 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gun sales up, but do we need more gun ranges in Southwest Colorado?

Residents in Southwest Colorado are buying guns in record numbers this year, but finding places to train and practice shooting are in short supply. Jane Gustafson, co-owner of Good for the Woods,...

DATE: Dec. 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What impact will Thanksgiving travel have on COVID-19 cases?

Southwest Colorado residents traveled less during Thanksgiving weekend than years prior, but it’s uncertain what impact holiday celebrations will have on a possible rise in COVID-19 cases. To slow...

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

Durango restaurants hit hard with COVID-19 outbreaks, state data show

A rash of COVID-19 outbreaks have swept through a number of Durango restaurants, according to state data. Outbreaks, according to state guidelines, are defined by two or more cases, spread among...

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

Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home

A massive outbreak of COVID-19 cases has struck a Durango nursing home, with three residents already reported dead, and health officials expecting more deaths in coming days. An outbreak of...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order

Enforcement actions could be coming for the Wild Horse Saloon after the downtown Durango bar opened to indoor service last weekend in defiance of public health orders aimed at slowing the spread of...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man suspected of possessing, distributing child pornography

A 22-year-old La Plata County man who was wanted in New Mexico for “criminal sexual penetration” has been arrested in Durango on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography. Anthony...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family of man shot south of Durango left in the dark

The family of George Sands say they have been kept in the dark since the 53-year-old Durango man was fatally shot by a Southern Ute Indian tribal ranger more than two weeks ago. In fact, family...

DATE: Dec. 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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