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Chair Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership
Party leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29
By Reuben M. Schafir, Herald Staff Writer

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Demons capture La Plata County Duals’ crown
La Plata County coaches react to the possibility of a high school shot clock
Unlucky Panthers drop dual at Bayfield
Durango Winter Sports Club hosting Purgatory Classic
DHS roundup: Ryan Dugan wins Doc Wright Invitational
Pagosa Springs outpaces Lady ’Cats
Best Of Durango & La Plata County

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Photos: Illegal campers found in former Durango businessOver a dozen people take up residency in Durango building People were sleeping behind the grill at the former Red Snapper restaurant, where 13 people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango police suspect the intruders had been there for at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)38395903Derrill Macho, owner of the former Red Snapper restaurant building, looks over bedding and trash Tuesday. Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango police suspect the intruders had been there for at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19713000Drugs and paraphernalia where found throughout the building of the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday, where 13 people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango police suspect the intruders had been there for at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12951500Scattered clothing and trash Tuesday at the former Red Snapper restaurant, where 13 people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango police suspect the intruders had been there for at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23053000Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter Tuesday in the building that once housed the Red Snapper restaurant in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18743000Scattered clothing, trash and sleeping bags Tuesday at the former Red Snapper restaurant, where 13 people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango police suspect the intruders had been there for at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22193000A large stuffed llama toy found next to bedding in the building of the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday. Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22243000Artwork was placed inside a walk-in cooler Tuesday at the former Red Snapper restaurant in Durango, where 13 people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Scattered clothing, trash and sleeping bags Tuesday at the former Red Snapper restaurant. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21693000Fake money along with other trash is scattered on the floor at the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday, Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20883000Drugs and paraphernalia where found throughout the building of the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday. Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango Police Department suspects they had been there at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27083714Fake money along with other trash is scattered on the floor at the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday, Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20293000A bicycle was found in the building of the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday. Thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23223000Someone placed a sign on the employee bathroom in the building of the former Red Snapper restaurant. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2026300059033839People were sleeping behind the grill at the former Red Snapper restaurant on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, where thirteen people, including a child, were found taking shelter in the building earlier this week in downtown Durango. Durango Police Department suspect they had been there at least a week. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Illegal campers found in former Durango business
Over a dozen people take up residency in Durango building
PHOTOS: Durango tops Bloomfield in girls basketballThe Demons edged the Bobcats 35-32 Tuesday at DHSKatelynn Sheppard of Durango High School and Lyssea Mescal of Bloomfield High School go for a loose ball on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15142010Adde Neiman of Durango High School puts up a shot over Bloomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22191500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School deflects a Bloomfield High School pass on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24501500Ellie White of Durango High School drives against Bloomfield High School and puts up a shot on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17201500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School drives past Brooke Segay of Bloomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15542010Ellie White of Durango High School and Danielle Johnson of Bloomfield High School fight for a loose ball on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16282010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School drives past Deanna Russell of Bloomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17791500Bloomfield High School coach Brady Rivers talks with his players on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing Durango High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12232010Durango High School coach Lauren Moran yells instructions to her team on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing Bloomfield High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15712010Mariah Maestas of Durango High School has the ball knocked away by defenders Lyssea Mescal, left, and Mischa Quintana of Bloomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17121500Katelynn Sheppard of Durango High School puts up a shot on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing Bloomfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19721500Ellie White of Durango High School blocks a shot on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing Bloomfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23641500Adde Neiman of Durango High School drives to the basket on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing Bloomfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14462010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School splits the defense of Danielle Johnson, left, and Lyssea Mescal of Bloomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2100150020101514Katelynn Sheppard of Durango High School and Lyssea Mescal of Bloomfield High School go for a loose ball on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, while playing at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Durango tops Bloomfield in girls basketball
The Demons edged the Bobcats 35-32 Tuesday at DHS
Photos: Snow blankets VallecitoRecent winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito ReservoirVallecito Creek on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, flows into Vallecito Reservoir. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Snow begins to melt on mailboxes on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Vallecito. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20633000Mountains sit covered in several feet of snow on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, north of Vallecito. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27694185Winds carry snow off the trees on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Vallecito Reservoir. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26794113Wind driven snow on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, on the lake bed of Vallecito Reservoir. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1718300030002000Vallecito Creek on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, flows into Vallecito Reservoir. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Snow blankets Vallecito
Recent winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito Reservoir
Photos: Durango youth enjoy sledding at Buckley ParkFast times at Buckley hill on Thursday, as the Durango sees at least three inches of fresh snowMatt Charles stops Katie Fowler, 13, in the sled from hitting a tree as Sidney Fowler, 11, jumps out of the way on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, while the group from of Albuquerque has fun sledding at Buckley Park. About 3 inches of snow fell in Durango on Thursday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Jade Garcia, 8, of Texas, puts on the final touches of her snowman on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, while sledding at Buckley Park. The Garcia family had planned to leave on Thursday to drive back to Texas but decided to stay an extra day and play in the snow since they have never seen so much before. Durango received about 3 inches of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20663000Jesus Garcia, 11, of Texas, is all smiles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, while sledding at Buckley Park. The Garcia family had planned to leave on Thursday to drive back to Texas but decided to stay an extra day and play in the snow since they have never seen so much before. Durango received about 3 inches of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20803000Jade Garcia, 8, of Texas, is all smiles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, while sledding at Buckley Park. The Garcia family had planned to leave on Thursday to drive back to Texas but decided to stay an extra day and play in the snow since they have never seen so much before. Durango received about 3 inches of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)40006000Sidney Charles, 11, of Albuquerque, hangs on to the sled on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, as she wipes out flying down the hill at Buckley Park. About 3 inches of snow fell in Durango on Thursday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2088300030002000Matt Charles stops Katie Fowler, 13, in the sled from hitting a tree as Sidney Fowler, 11, jumps out of the way on Thursday, while the group from of Albuquerque has fun sledding at Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)60004000Jade Garcia, 8, of Texas, is all smiles on Thursday while sledding at Buckley Park. The Garcia family had planned to leave on Thursday to drive back to Texas but decided to stay an extra day and play in the snow since they have never seen so much before. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango youth enjoy sledding at Buckley Park
Fast times at Buckley hill on Thursday, as the Durango sees at least three inches of fresh snow
PHOTOS: Durango basketball teams host Pagosa SpringsDurango girls lose 41-26 on Thursday, Durango boys lose 46-31Ellie White of Durango looks to attack the basket against Kylie Ketchum (5) of Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)43005042Mariah Maestas of Durango fires a 3-pointer from the left corner while playing against Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)45565132Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango drives toward the basket while playing against Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406127Jacob Neubert of Durango pivots to his right in the paint for a layup while playing against Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46404713Zach Unruh of Durango shoots a 3-pointer from the left corner while playing against Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)39245367Donovan Whitehead of Durango drives toward the basket against Seth Zeigler (21) of Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)4314483261274640Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango drives toward the basket while playing against Pagosa Springs on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Durango basketball teams host Pagosa Springs
Durango girls lose 41-26 on Thursday, Durango boys lose 46-31
PHOTOS: Piedra Vista edges Durango in girls basketballPV won Tuesday’s game 38-37 at DHSCarter Neiman of Durango passes the ball into the post against Piedra Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)42005844Ellie White of Durango grabs an offensive rebound against Caleigh Littleben of Piedra Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46404905Mariah Maestas of Durango looks to pass the ball down the right side against Piedra Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)39295439Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango drives toward the basket with Ashley Beyale of Piedra Vista looking to swipe at the ball on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)44526630Jordis Fage of Piedra Vista drives in for a layup against Carter Neiman (10) and Katelynn Sheppard (20) of Durango on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46405961Ellie White of Durango puts up a shot against Karen Stanley (23) and Cadalina Coberly (30) grabs an offensive rebound of Piedra Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)4082550749054640Ellie White of Durango grabs an offensive rebound against Caleigh Littleben of Piedra Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Piedra Vista edges Durango in girls basketball
PV won Tuesday’s game 38-37 at DHS
Photos: Fort Lewis men’s basketball crushes Westminster, 90-62Obi Agbim, Samier Kinsler and Junior Garbrah all score in double figures on SaturdayJunior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14612010Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21891500Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20061500Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22501500Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22581500Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18651500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21241500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22751500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23781500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College knocks the ball loose while playing against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15172010Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002010Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14151994Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20951500Talon Club members get court side seats at the Fort Lewis College-Westminster University men’s basketball game against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium, since students are gone for Christmas break. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11342010Tristan Hurdle of Fort Lewis College brings the ball up the court against Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1656201020101461Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis men’s basketball crushes Westminster, 90-62
Obi Agbim, Samier Kinsler and Junior Garbrah all score in double figures on Saturday
Photos: Fort Lewis women’s basketball tops Westminster, 58-52Kate Gallery, Kelsey Sorenson combine for 31 points on Saturday; Skyhawks improve to 7-4, 4-1 in RMACKelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College drives toward the basket against Jaycee Lichtie of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)9541500Sadie Misner of Fort Lewis College looks to get a stop against Alexis Monson of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13271500Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College attacks the basket against Maunayia Harrigfeld (12) and Lime Okada (13) of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14042010Ember Cervantes of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball while being guarded by Lime Okada of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19282010Ember Cervantes of Fort Lewis College looks to get a stop against Lime Okada of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18982010Kate Gallery of Fort Lewis College pushes toward the basket against Jaycee Lichtie of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16532010Avery Evans of Fort Lewis College drives toward the basket against Jaycee Lichtie of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1858201020101404Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College attacks the basket against Maunayia Harrigfeld (12) and Lime Okada (13) of Westminster University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis women’s basketball tops Westminster, 58-52
Kate Gallery, Kelsey Sorenson combine for 31 points on Saturday; Skyhawks improve to 7-4, 4-1 in RMAC
Photos: Fort Lewis basketball teams take down NM HighlandsWomen win 64-57 on Friday, men follow suit with 91-77 victoryKelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15122010Lanae Billy of Fort Lewis College battles in the paint against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21111500Sadie Misner of Fort Lewis College passes the ball against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16021500Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College passes the ball inside against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)35043060Fort Lewis College sets up their defense against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24425487The Fort Lewis College cheers on their teammates against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13322010Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1288975Ember Cervantes of Fort Lewis College looks on in the final minutes of the game against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)32845203Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College kicks the ball out against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)373975Fort Lewis College women’s head coach Taylor Harris talks with his players during a timeout against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Fort Lewis College players are all smiles as the seconds tick down to the end of regulation against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14502010Tristan Hurdle of Fort Lewis College knocks the ball loose against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22151500Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College steals the ball against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20052010Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26381500Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23241500Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College knocks the ball loose against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)25351500Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22901500Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College plays tough defense against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18352010Isaiah Thompson, left, and Samier Kinsler of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18641500Obi Agbim, left, and Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)25592010Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College knocks the ball loose on against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18621500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2016975Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2797975Jhei-R Jones, upper left, and Isaiah Thompson, along with Brayden Carter, on the floor of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1797150020102005Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College steals the ball against New Mexico Highlands on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis basketball teams take down NM Highlands
Women win 64-57 on Friday, men follow suit with 91-77 victory
Photos: Funeral procession for Cortez Police Sgt. Michael MoranHundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael MoranThe body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11722000People line Main Street for the funeral procession of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Thursday, Dec., 30, 2023, in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1148950The body of Cortez Police Department Sgt. Michael Moran is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession down Main Street in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9912000People line Main Street for the funeral procession of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Thursday, Dec., 30, 2023, in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14082000The funeral procession of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, arrives at the Cortez Recreation Center on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10922000A Colorado State Patrol trooper salutes as the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, arrives at the Cortez Recreation Center on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12761963Law enforcement makes their way to the Cortez Recreation Center on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, for Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Morans funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1477950The funeral procession of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, passes under a giant sized flag that the Cortez Fire Protection District placed on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13332000People line Main Street for the funeral procession of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Thursday, Dec., 30, 2023, in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14832000The funeral procession of Cortez Police Department Sgt. Michael Moran passes under a giant sized flag that the Cortez Fire Protection District placed on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13332000A Farmington Police Department officer salutes as the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, arrives at the Cortez Recreation Center on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14602000The body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12711962The body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9342000The body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13752000Cortez Police Departments officers wrote on the sides of their windows as they escort the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1085950Cortez Police Departments officers wrote on the sides of their windows as they escort the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)853950A blue ribbon under the windshield wiper of a car parked on Roger Smith Avenue as the funeral procession of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, passes by on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in Cortez. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13232000The body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14212000The body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11722000A Classic Air Medical helicopter leads the procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles as they escort the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12691250A Classic Air Medical helicopter leads the procession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles as they escort the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)52652068Cortez Police Departments officers wrote on the sides of their windows as they escort the body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)830125019621271The body of Cortez Police Department, Sgt. Michael Moran, is escorted on Wednesday, Dec., 6, 2023, in a precession of hundreds of law enforcement vehicles down Main Street to the Cortez Recreation Center for his funeral. Moran was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty this past Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Funeral procession for Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran
Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

Elections 2023

Chair Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership
Giving voters an option, Vivian Smotherman enters Senate District 6 race
Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner
La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down
Rep. Boebert heads to District 4 peddling a familiar pitch
Trump is expected to appeal Colorado, Maine rulings

Pine River Times

High-speed internet arrives in Bayfield
Road to growth: Bayfield sees highway connection as key to future development
Upper Pine planning dual fire station and urgent care clinic
Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change
Ignacio fugitive caught after nearly seven years on the run
Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts building begins to take shape in Ignacio

Opinion

Lawmakers should put home equity theft to the curb
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Our View: Zoom bombing must be managed for robust public participation
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Terrible dilemma faces the Great Basin

Columns

Downtown Lowdown
La La Bones releases ‘Bones Hit the Ground’
What's up in Durango Skies
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At red light, is it wrong to not go right?

Associated Press

Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials over how to handle the war against Hamas in Gaza
Japan hopes to join an elite club by landing on the moon: A closer look
Flyers host the Avalanche after Tippett's 2-goal game
Live updates | Only a cease-fire deal can win hostages' release, an Israeli War Cabinet member says
Japan's imperial family hosts a poetry reading with a focus on peace to welcome the new year
Angst over LGBTQ+ stories led to another canceled show. But in a Wyoming town, a play was salvaged

Community

Couple identified in Dolores plane crash loved to fly together
Durango e-bike voucher program funding triples in 2024
Marvel Grange hosts cook-off, dessert auction
Durango Community Development, Engineering make move to Big Picture building
Durango offering on-site child care at monthly forums
And the West is History: Roland ‘Curley’ Whiteman with New Red Cross Vehicle – 1977

Arts & Entertainment

David Yarrow returns to Durango
Actors, staff and volunteers sought for event
Actions speak louder than words in ‘Small Mouth Sounds’
Music’s best kept secret revealed
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters
Steely Dan, R.E.M., Timbaland, Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
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$6 million in construction funding awarded to Three Springs senior living center
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Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner
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Durango residents at a loss as homeowners insurance becomes harder to find
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La Plata County set to adopt updated flood plain regulations
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Ute Mountain Ute and former Cortez school leader faces 12 sex charges in indictment
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Top Republican in Colorado House, who is also running for Congress, was arrested in 2022 on DUI charge
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