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0VideoYouTube480360Video: Candlelight vigil held for fallen Cortez police Sgt. Michael MoranHundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran After a moment of silence, several co-workers spoke about Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran and his impact on them and their careers – how he could be tough on them as they learned their jobs and in the next breath how kind and caring he was.20001348Corin Wolf, right, hands a candle to Elisa Lukas, as Amanda Puett hands one to Cortez Police Officer, Karla Ross, during a candlelight vigil for Cortez Police Department Sgt. Michael Moran on Thursday, Nov, 30, 2023, in front of the CPD building. Moran was fatally shot in the line of duty on Wednesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Video: Candlelight vigil held for fallen Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran
Hundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s basketball cruises to 85-40 win over Lincoln UniversitySkyhawks score 41 points off turnovers Monday at Whalen GymnasiumSydney Bevington (3) of Fort Lewis College and Arielle Hines (31) of Lincoln University fight for a rebound on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)36395452Lanae Billy of Fort Lewis College looks to attack the paint against Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Avery Evans of Fort Lewis College drives in for a layup against Ranae Manu (14) and Arielle Hines (31) of Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Luisa Chavez of Fort Lewis College drives in from the far right corner against Senaida Barrientos of Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Luisa Chavez of Fort Lewis College fights her way to the rim against Arielle Hines of Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406234Lanae Billy of Fort Lewis College goes in for a layup against Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Lilly Pepper of Fort Lewis College goes in for a layup against Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)4640696069604640Avery Evans of Fort Lewis College drives in for a layup against Ranae Manu (14) and Arielle Hines (31) of Lincoln University on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s basketball cruises to 85-40 win over Lincoln University
Skyhawks score 41 points off turnovers Monday at Whalen Gymnasium
Snowstorm moves through the areaThe season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland30002107Jacob Stanton sits back near Purgatory Resort on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, and enjoys the foot of snow that was left from the recent storm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)A pedestrian makes their way on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, along Roosa Avenue as a winter storm hits Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18672948A plow driver drives down a snow covered Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, as a winter storm moves through La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18983000A winter storm moves through La Plata County on Friday late afternoon, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10432761A winter storm moves through Durango on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17543000Snow continues to fall on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, near Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11973000Plows begin clearing snow late afternoon Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, as a winter storm rolls through Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19193000A driver makes their way toward Purgatory Resort on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17103000A pickup gets ready to pull a vehicle out of the ditch on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, north of Durango on U.S. Highway 550. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18763000A barn near Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) is covered with snow on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, as a winter storm moves through La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18763000A Colorado Department of Transportation plow driver clears remaining snow on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19443000Jacob Stanton sits back near Purgatory Resort on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, and enjoys the foot of snow that was left from the recent storm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21073000Drivers make their way on a snow-covered Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, as a winter storm moves through La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000A vehicle is carried away on a tow truck after a crash on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, on a snow-covered U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango as a winter storm moves through La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17723000
Snowstorm moves through the area
The season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland
Photos: Singing with SantaSanta Claus makes his first appearance in Durango30002000People begin to show up on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park. Attendance was down this year because of a winter storm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Santa Claus arrives in a Durango Fire Protection District fire truck on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park that was put on by the Business Improvement District. A couple hundred people braved the heavy snowfall that made it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19711500Santa Claus arrives in a Durango Fire Protection District fire truck on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park that was put on by the Business Improvement District. A couple hundred people braved the heavy snowfall that made it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20283000Santa Claus arrives in a Durango Fire Protection District fire truck on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park that was put on by the Business Improvement District. A couple hundred people braved the heavy snowfall that made it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20653000Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023 during Singing with Santa at Buckley at Buckley Park, making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20823000The Durango Choral Society sings Christmas carols on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)34256000Santa Claus makes his way through the crowd on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park that was put on by the Business Improvement District. A couple hundred people braved the heavy snowfall that made it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22323000A couple of hundred people showed up on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park. Attendance was down this year because of a winter storm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19283000Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley, making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22251500People begin to show up on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park. Attendance was down this year because of a winter storm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000After Santa Claus arrived on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park, the community Christmas tree lights were turned on. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1994975Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park, making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20683000Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20203000Palmer Balliger, 3, shows excitement being able to sit on Santa Claus’ lap on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park that was put on by the Business Improvement District. A couple hundred people braved the heavy snowfall that made it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18423000Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley at Buckley Park, making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20203000Santa Claus makes his way through the crowd on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park that was put on by the Business Improvement District. A couple hundred people braved the heavy snowfall that made it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21433000Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park, making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18513000Heavy snow falls on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, during Singing with Santa at Buckley Park, making it a winter wonderland. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17553000A couple of hundred people showed up on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023, for Singing with Santa at Buckley Park. Attendance was down this year because of a winter storm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18363000
Photos: Singing with Santa
Santa Claus makes his first appearance in Durango
Snow descends on DurangoForecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango areaDowntown Durango sees its first bit of snowfall on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Downtown Durango sees its first bit of snowfall on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Leaves cling to tree branches as snow begins to fall Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Three flags flutter through a gentle wind as snow begins to fall Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Snow begins to fall Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960The railroad track near West 12th Street in downtown Durango is blanketed in snow on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960The railroad track near West 12th Street in downtown Durango is blanketed in snow on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Snow continues to fall along Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960Snow continues to fall along Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)46406960A fall storm that moved into Southwest Colorado Friday morning was expected to dump 6 inches of snow in the Durango area – more than weather forecasters had initially predicted.Snow started falling about 9:15 a.m. Friday and intensified shortly before 11:30 a.m., blanketing parks, vehicles and the hilltops overlooking the city. Roads became slick about 2:30 p.m. As of 4 p.m., the Durango Police Department had responded to six crashes, in addition to a few stranded motorists.U.S. Highway 160 at County Road 44 near Mancos Hill was closed from around 4 p.m. to just after 6 p.m. because a vehicle carrying an “oversized load” had spun out and blocked both the eastbound and westbound lanes, according to Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Lisa Schwantes.“Right now our officers are able to keep up with the crashes that are coming in,” said Cmdr. Nick Stasi, with the Durango Police Department. “As always with winter weather, we remind drivers to slow down and give extra space for the cars in front.”Snow started accumulating very fast as the day went on, making it “challenging for plow operators to keep up,” according to CDOT.69604640The railroad track near West 12th Street in downtown Durango is blanketed in snow on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)Southwest Colorado’s five major mountain passes were icy and snowpacked Friday afternoon. But all five remained open as of 4:15 p.m.The Pacific storm favored the southern and central Colorado mountains, said Dave Byers, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.“Durango looks like a 70% chance of getting 6 inches or more of snow by the end of tonight (Friday),” Byers said.He expected a half inch to three-quarters of an inch of moisture from the storm, which is up from the one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch that was predicted earlier this week. Meanwhile, the mountains could receive 1 to 2 feet of snow from the storm, he said.“In the last few days, it has really picked up,” Byers said. “The southern mountains are catching the brunt of it.”The snowy weather didn’t stop Liz Ferrill and her family from stopping by Cream Bean Berry for a Unicorn Sundae. “We thought it might be a festive way to celebrate,” said Ferrill, who was visiting from Snowmass, where the first snow occurred in September.For others, the snow provided the impetus they needed to swap out tires or purchase new snow tires. Andre Payne, a sales person at J/P Tire in Durango, said the phone began ringing shortly after 9 a.m. with people wanting to switch to snow tires.“We’ve been pretty busy,” he said.69604640Snow continues to fall along Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)It is not unusual for drivers to wait until they see the first snow and then want to swap out tires. The tire shop began advising customers to switch to snow tires about three weeks ago. Some people take the advice, other choose to wait.“We can always tell people what to do, but if you're not ready for it then you have to suffer the consequences of waiting two hours or maybe getting in an accident,” Payne said.Byers said Friday’s storm was the result of a southwest flow pulling moisture from Southern California, Arizona and the Gulf of California.As the moisture-laden atmosphere hits the San Juan Mountains, it wrings out the moisture, he said.Temperatures are expected to cool off as the storm makes its way out of the region this weekend. The highs this weekend will be in the upper 30s, and the lows could dip into the single digits, he said.“There’s still a northerly flow that is pulling cold air down out of Canada,” he said.Byers characterized Friday’s storm as a “shoulder storm” between summer and winter, but he said it is a sure sign that a regular track is settling in for Southwest Colorado.“We’re expecting regular storms … from now on, more into that winter pattern,” Byers said.Residents can expect mostly clear conditions through Wednesday, with clouds moving in the following day ahead of another storm that looks “very similar” to Friday’s storm, Byers said.shane@durangoherald.com; mhollinshead@durangoherald.com69604640Downtown Durango sees its first bit of snowfall on Friday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Snow descends on Durango
Forecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area
PHOTOS: Turkey Trot returns to DurangoNearly 600 competitors ran before they gobbled down their Thanksgiving feasts on ThursdayNearly 600 runners line up for the start of this year’s Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College for the 5-mile race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18983000Nearly 600 runners line up for the start of this years Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College for the 5-mile race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11962010Nearly 600 runners line up for the start of this years Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College for the 5-mile race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Nearly 600 runners line up for the start of this years Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College for the 5-mile race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17602998Nearly 600 runners line up for the start of this years Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College for the 5-mile race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19683000Runners cross the finish line in the 5-mile Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18141500Runners cross the finish line in the 5-mile Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20263000Luanna Ponwith, 4, waits for her mom to cross the finish line in the 5-mile Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17261500Braedon Sitmann placed second in the men’s Turkey Trot 5-mile race with a time of 26 minutes, 38 seconds on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15471500Shannon Maloney placed second in the women's Turkey Trot 5-mile race with a time of 32 minutes, 35 seconds on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18801500Zia Fadil, 12, won the women's Turkey Trot 5-mile race with a time of 30 minutes, 40 seconds on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Susie Kelly crosses the finish line in the Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15811500Braedon Sitmann hugs Amanda Sitmann after he placed second in the men’s Turkey Trot 5-mile race Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20773000Wade Hall wins the men’s Turkey Trot 5-mile race with a time of 26 minutes, 21 seconds on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20551500Anthony Kunkel, crosses the finish line in third place with a time of 27 minutes, 34 seconds and is congratulated by Braedon Sitmann, who placed second, in the men’s Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17521500Runners cross the finish line in the Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20263000Runners and walkers take off at the start of Turkey Trot 1-mile fun run Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18933000jm@durangoherald.com30002000Nearly 600 runners take off at the start of the Turkey Trot 5-mile race Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Turkey Trot returns to Durango
Nearly 600 competitors ran before they gobbled down their Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday
PHOTOS: Durango faces Lutheran in 3A state football quarterfinalsDemons fall to Lions, 39-30, on SaturdayDurango High School kicks off Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, starting the 3A state playoff game against Lutheran High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12342010Umbrellas and raincoats came out for the Durango High School Lutheran High School 3A state playoff game on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13812010Samuel Smolen of Lutheran High School intercepts a Durango High School pass while playing in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16101500Braxton Waddell of Durango High School on the sidelines Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Cole Pontine of Durango High School makes a tackle against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16302010Ryan Dugan of Durango High School runs the ball against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20001500Durango High School players tackle Ryken Daugaard Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18161500Quarterback Tyler Harms of Durango High School rushes the ball against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12452010Durango High School kicks off while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12572010Umbrellas and raincoats came out for the Durango High School Lutheran High School 3A state playoff game on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30204578Durango High School get excited about a play while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10322010Quarterback Tyler Harms of Durango High School rushes the ball against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14992159Gage Voiles of Durango High School almost blocks a kick against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22511500Mason Palmer of Durango High School finds an opening and runs for a touchdown against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13742010Mason Palmer of Durango High School finds an opening and runs for a touchdown against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19921500Mason Palmer of Durango High School finds an opening and runs for a touchdown against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11022010Durango High School cheerleaders during the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16622010Quarterback Tyler Harms of Durango High School rushes the ball against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14992159Jackson Hubertus of Durango High School hits Ryken Daugaard of Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21411500Mason Palmer of Durango High School finds an opening and runs for a touchdown against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Dylan Burns of Durango High School is congratulated after kicking a field goal while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14172010Durango High School quarterback Tyler Harms passes the ball while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15232010Louden Grimes watches as Seb Tripp of Durango High School makes a catch while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13832010Seb Tripp of Durango High School runs the ball while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14222010Seb Tripp of Durango High School goes up for a catch while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21451500Dylan Burns of Durango High School kicks an extra point against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14662010Tate Rose, left, and Grady Feeney of Durango High School make a tackle against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13032010Louden Grimes of Durango High School breaks two tackles Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, and scores a touchdown against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22362010Cully Feeney of Durango High School receives a kickoff while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19342010Tyler Harms fakes a handoff to Ryan Dugan of Durango High School while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17881500Durango High School head coach Matt Burton talks with his players while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11252010Mason Palmer of Durango High School is almost pulled down keeping him from making an interception while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14361500Mason Palmer of Durango High School is almost pulled down keeping him from making an interception while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17041500Cole Pontine of Durango High School makes an interception while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21011500Julian Rodriguez, left, and Braxton Waddell of Durango High School make a tackle while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20202010Julius Arredondo of Durango High School battles at the line of scrimmage while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16871500Louden Grimes of Durango High School breaks two tackles and scores a touchdown against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19361500Cole Pontine of Durango High School goes up and deflects a pass before Mason Palmer catches it for an interception while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21011500Cole Pontine of Durango High School goes up and deflects a pass before Mason Palmer catches it for an interception while playing Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1144201020101245Quarterback Tyler Harms of Durango High School rushes the ball against Lutheran High School in the second round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Durango faces Lutheran in 3A state football quarterfinals
Demons fall to Lions, 39-30, on Saturday
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis basketball teams host doubleheaderThe men’s team beat Western New Mexico 87-68, while the women’s team fell in the final minutes to Northern New Mexico, 67-62Kate Gallery of Fort Lewis College fights for the ball while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12851500Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21881500Sydney Bevington of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2462975Ember Cervantes of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18801500Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20961500Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot Friday, Nov, 17, 2023, while playing Western New Mexico University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22931500The Fort Lewis College bench cheers on their team while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)40005401Lanae Billy of Fort Lewis College passes off the ball while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19511500Kelsey Sorenson, left, and Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College fight for the ball while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16162010Lanae Billy of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18612010Kelsey Sorenson, left, and Trista Hoobler of Fort Lewis College play defense against Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14732010Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College jumps to block a shot while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19951500Lanae Billy of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17041500Fort Lewis College women’s basketball coach Taylor Harris calls out to his team while playing Northern New Mexico College on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15732010Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College stops a drive while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14501500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23321500Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College fights through the defense and puts up a shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002010Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21191500Junior Garbrah, left, and Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College cause a turnover while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18481500Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College drives to the rim while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22501500Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23331500Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College goes in for a dunk while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22881500Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2139975Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2323150020101500Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College fights through the defense and puts up while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis basketball teams host doubleheader
The men’s team beat Western New Mexico 87-68, while the women’s team fell in the final minutes to Northern New Mexico, 67-62
Photos: Durango High School football faces Mead in 3A state playoffsThe Demons won Saturday’s playoff game, 31-27Durango High School players make a tackle Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16492010Cole Pontine of Durango High School makes a tackle Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17661500Durango High School quarterback Tyler Harms runs the ball Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15801500Durango High School snaps the ball Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Louden Grimes of Durango High School makes a catch Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22861500Durango High School cheerleaders Saturday during the game against Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Gage Voiles, left, and Braxton Waddell of Durango High School make a tackle on Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15152010Mason Palmer of Durango High School gets hit in the face on Saturday while running the ball against Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002010Mason Palmer of Durango High School gets hit in the face on Saturday while running the ball against Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21932010Julian Rodriguez, left, Dane Matlock, center, and Mason Palmer of Durango High School make a tackle Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13262010Julian Rodriguez of Durango High School makes a tackle Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19232557Julius Arredondo of Durango High School and teammates listen to a coach Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Cully Feeney of Durango High School makes a catch Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14782010Durango High School coaches watch the play on the field Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13882010Cully Feeney of Durango High School runs the ball Saturday against Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23431500Louden Grimes of Durango High School makes a catch Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20061500Durango High School quarterback Tyler Harms looks to pass the ball Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14812010The Durango demons stand together for the national anthem on Saturday before the start of the 3A state playoff game against Mead High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Cully Feeney of Durango High School breaks a tackle on Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11002010Denny Woods, 15, plays the national anthem on Saturday before the start of the 3A state playoff game against Mead High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16751500Durango High School quarterback Tyler Harms runs the ball Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16161500Gage Voiles, left, and Braxton Waddell of Durango High School make a tackle on Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15152010Tucker Owens of Durango High School gets through the line and blocks an extra point kick Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12782010Peyton Dike of Durango High School goes for a pass just outside of his reach on Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15422010A group of Harley Davidson riders led the Durango High School football players onto the filed Saturday before the start of the game against Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1340201020101478Cully Feeney of Durango High School makes a catch Saturday while playing Mead High School in the first round of the 3A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School football faces Mead in 3A state playoffs
The Demons won Saturday’s playoff game, 31-27
Photos: Veterans Day Parade30002234Children and adults wave flags and cheer on the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Honoring Veterans on Veterans DayThe Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Supporters fill the sidewalks during the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16823000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16793000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22141500The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17513000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18963000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)40006000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24153000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21931500The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21863000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1408975The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19503000The sidewalks are filled with supporters as Bill Morris walks in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21832821Children and adults wave flags and cheer on the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22343000Steve Ashburn and his son, Russell Ashburn, both Navy vets, attend the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21793000The Durango High School band marches in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango High School band marches in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19281500Members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe march in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18893000The Durango High School band marches in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20853000The Durango Veterans Day Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)40006000The Veterans Day Parade is led by the Durango Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, up Main Avenue with the sidewalks filled with supporters. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20573000The Al Kaly Shriners Tin Lizzies drive their little cars in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Al Kaly Shriners Tin Lizzies drive their little cars in the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16243000Fran Pearlmutter, a Word War II code breaker, rides in a military Jeep during the Durango Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, up Main Avenue with the sidewalks filled with supporters. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19883000
Photos: Veterans Day Parade
Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day

Elections 2023

La Plata County Republican Party Chair Shelli Shaw refuses to certify November election results
Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical
Molly Orendorff declared winner in Bayfield school board race
Two winners named in Bayfield school board election; a third remains too close to call
Two incumbents and newcomer win seats on Ignacio school board
Late surge of voters boosts turnout in Southwest Colorado

Pine River Times

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
Construction to begin on Mustang Crossing subdivision in Bayfield
Solar installation reaps $10,000 savings for one La Plata County fire district

Opinion

‘Consider team behind candidate’
Need for Shelli Shaw to ‘step down’
‘Revolutions needed to heal planet’
‘Dunaway Street’ for Mike, Linda
‘As if dollars could buy peace’
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Associated Press

Activists at COP28 summit ramp up pressure on cutting fossil fuels as talks turn to clean energy
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Community

Durango city councilor calls for reprimand after ‘manipulative’ motion
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Books for Santa’s favorite young readers
Durango High School Choir invited to international festival
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65
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