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Skyhawks finish with five players in double figures in 88-71 win
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Photos: Skyhawks men’s and women’s basketball Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s basketball lost to Regis on Saturday20101451Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Laisha Armendariz, left, and Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18381500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College steals the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26311500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20051500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14512010Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College goes up against tough Regis University defense on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15372010Cassius Carmichael of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18701500Tru Allen of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20491500Trista Hoobler of Fort Lewis College has her shot blocked by Taylin Serlen of Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22131500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19831500Tru Allen of Fort Lewis College drives around his Regis University defender on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20681500Keither Florence of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20161500Tru Allen of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18681500Malachi Coleman of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21061500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18131500
Photos: Skyhawks men’s and women’s basketball
Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s basketball lost to Regis on Saturday
Photos: Durango and Ignacio do battle in boys basketballDemons defeat Bobcats 62-47 on Friday at DHSDurango’s Noah Miles goes in for a reverse layup against Ignacio on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16312250Durango’s King Kerlin attacks the basket against a trio of Ignacio defenders on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17682400Ignacio's Trace Crane and Durango's Brady Hoerl fight for the ball off a rebound on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19172100Ignacio's DJ Hendren drives in for a fast-break layup as Durango's Mason Miller watches on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Durango's Marcus Cullum puts up a shot against Ignacio's Cayson Burcham (10) on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1932210021001917Ignacio's Trace Crane and Durango's Brady Hoerl fight for the ball off a rebound on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango and Ignacio do battle in boys basketball
Demons defeat Bobcats 62-47 on Friday at DHS
Photos: Durango, Farmington girls basketball face off at DHSFarmington came away with a 49-45 win20101358Durango High School plays Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School steals the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20641500Mariah Maestas, left, and Claire Goodwin of Durango High School trap Alidah Thomas of Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21341500Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays defense against Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18681500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School pushes the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17781500Aaliyah Archuleta of Farmington High School puts up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21811500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shotl while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20741500Chenoa Parrish of Farmington High School steals the ball while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15131500Caris Dale of Farmington High School puts up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21941500Chenoa Parrish of Farmington High School steals the ball while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22111500Ellie White of Durango High School tries to get rid of the ball as Kjani Anitielu of Farmington High School plays defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22551500Ellie White puts up a shot as Kjani Anitielu of Farmington High School tries to block it on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17901500Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School steals the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24482010Mariah Maestas of Durango High School drives to the basket as Aaliyah Archuleta Farmington High School plays defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School drives to the basket while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20721500Lilly Fitzpatrick puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19661500Ellie White puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15551500The Farmington High School bench celebrates a basket while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13152010
Photos: Durango, Farmington girls basketball face off at DHS
Farmington came away with a 49-45 win
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19943000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17431500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20373000The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18223000Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14632010Zia Fadil wins the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 39042736Luke Swenk places third in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15682010The Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19903000Bearron Kee places second in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21961500The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12673000The 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17511500Wayde Hall wins the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16312010The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17593000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17441500Runners lineup for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10532010Runners lineup for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11513000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1133975The 2024 Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16401500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11432010Ryan Kirk finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13372010Kevin Brown finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17731500Maggie Yount places third in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17412010Paul S. finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15301500Caitlin Jones places second in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17621500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16911500Christian Castellon, 14, shows up for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22501500Richelle Entenmann, left, and Meagan Peach run in the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 24423000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kid’s run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 2065300030001822The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving
Photos: Durango High School footballDHS football takes a loss in the second round of playoffs20101547Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Cully Feeney of Durango High School breaks up a pass while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21402010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14992010Gage Voiles of Durango High School puts pressure on Heritage High School quarterback Jamison Seese on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16571500Ernesto Galvan of Durango High School looks to block as the play developed against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12612010Will Zahradnik of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19481500Peyton Dike of Durango High School breaks a tackle against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16962010Durango High School stops the Heritage High School run on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14572010Durango High School stops the Heritage High School run on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 26882324Mason Miller of Durango High School makes a long catch while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22091500Gage Voiles of Durango High School puts pressure on Heritage High School quarterback Jamison Seese on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13482010Durango High School Red Pride Band plays during the Heritage High School game on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13402010Ryan Dugan of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15422010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15472010
Photos: Durango High School football
DHS football takes a loss in the second round of playoffs
Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in DurangoPatrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)37395608Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)35865379Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)34395158Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33695053Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33965094Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)39415911Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54973665Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)36275441Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)26203930Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)30494573Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)4160624056083739(Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in Durango
Photos: Fort Lewis College football defeats NM HighlandsFLC wins its last home game of the season against New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at FLC20101516Stone Walker, quarterback for Fort Lewis College scrambles on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker launches a touchdown pass to Jamille Humphrey while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21861500Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College brings in a touchdown pass while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17441466Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College brings in a touchdown pass while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20671500Fort Lewis quarterback Stone Walker celebrates with Jamille Humphrey after Humphrey’s touchdown reception while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17891500Fort Lewis College plays New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field as a break in the clouds show snow-covered mountains from the recent storms. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19523000Fort Lewis College head football coach Johnny Cox celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17851500Peyton Buschlen of Fort Lewis College makes a tackle against New Mexico Highlands University’s Jacob Ledesma IV on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17961500Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker throws a pass on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17622010Calvin Raab of Fort Lewis College makes a catch and keeps the ball after a big hit while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18372010Calvin Raab of Fort Lewis College makes a catch and keeps the ball after a big hit while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13912010Thomas Bearden of Fort Lewis College snaps the ball while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12682010Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker scrambles on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15162010Orlando Guevara of Fort Lewis College runs the ball against New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19851500Jacob Penney, left, and Juma Kashanda of Fort Lewis College make a tackle on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19792010Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College scores another touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16351500Fort Lewis College celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16622010Fort Lewis College fans celebrate a touchdown on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14192010Jack Hanenburg of Fort Lewis College goes after the New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18341500Hunter Villavicencio of Fort Lewis College fakes a punt for a first down and extra yardage against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16671500Walter Stauffer of Fort Lewis College goes after the New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16332010Stone Walker, quarterback for Fort Lewis College throws a pass on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 24931500
Photos: Fort Lewis College football defeats NM Highlands
FLC wins its last home game of the season against New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at FLC
Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracksFinal phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue0VideoYouTube48036030002071Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002050A Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad engine goes over the new tracks on Tuesday that have been put in place along with new signaling infrastructure at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 300300
Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracks
Final phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue
Photos: Marching for women’s rightsDurango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main AvenueAfter gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)37256000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19853000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21633000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20553000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21092010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Ava Allan, 17, one of several speakers during the Womens March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20273000Barbara McLachlan, term limited Colorado District 59 representative, speaks during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, morning at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17423000Durango Rising Poet Laureat, Zoe Golden, reds some of her poetry during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16282010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13752010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20003000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10743000Vanessa George holds a sign during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21373000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19253000Kelly MacLaurin was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15561500Tracy Jones was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13311500About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22633000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18381500After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15653000Beatriz Garcia was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15082010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2024150030002137Vanessa George holds a sign during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Marching for women’s rights
Durango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main Avenue
Photos: Durango High School football DHS beat Vista Ridge 20-14 at home Friday night20101451Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney looks to pass against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Nathan Beal of Durango High School hits Vista Ridge High School quarterback on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17151500Ryan Dugan of Durango High School runs against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15392010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21471500Mason Miller, center, of Durango High School celebrates with teammates his touchdown against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14252010Kaedon Martinez of Durango High School breaks up a Vista Ridge High School pass in the end zone on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18701500Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14292010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16722010Dawson McInnis of Durango High School intercepts a Vista Ridge High School pass at the goal line on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18651500Durango High School takes the field before the start of the Vista Ridge High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13402010Durango High School marching band before the start of the Vista Ridge High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20263000Durango High School marching band before the start of the Vista Ridge High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12762010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney looks to pass against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14512010Durango High School football varsity interim head coach Ryan Woolverton while playing Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12892010Will Zahradnik of Durango High School catches a pass against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19061500Durango High School defense blocks a Vista Ridge High School point after attempt on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11782010
Photos: Durango High School football
DHS beat Vista Ridge 20-14 at home Friday night

Elections 2024

Investigation finds Colorado election passwords were posted ‘unintentionally’
Colorado’s election equipment password breach explained
Democrats lose Colorado House supermajority – pending recounts
Elections and climate policy
Kent Thiry on the failure of Prop. 131 – which he spent $6M supporting
Despite late surge, Colorado’s 2024 election turnout rate lowest in decades

Bayfield & Ignacio

Bayfield still without interim town manager
Bayfield mayor pro tem’s recent troubles now include harassment citation
Bayfield Primary School holding holiday food drive to help families in need
Bayfield eighth-graders explore college life during two-day trip
Bayfield High School engineering student building pinball machine
Photos: Durango and Ignacio do battle in boys basketball

Opinion

Our view: Transparency key to avoiding conflicts of interest
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Resign or be recalled
Editorial cartoon
Our view: ‘AI analyzes and predicts, but humans are still at the helm’

Columns

Creating Community
Why aren’t we building new homes to be accessible?
What's Up Downtown
Shop local for the holidays
From the Extension Office
Creative solutions for battling holiday stress

Associated Press

Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe
Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd'
Turkey's foreign minister says his country's embassy in Syria's capital of Damascus will reopen on Saturday
OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship'
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
Paula Abdul and 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe settle her lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted her

Community

Senior Center Calendar
Bridge scores
Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress
City of Durango, Mesa Park Foundation enter operations agreement
Bayfield Primary School holding holiday food drive to help families in need
VFW Post 4031 in Durango awards scholarships to local Voices of Democracy winners

Arts & Entertainment

Osprey Theatre Company goes ‘Through the Looking Glass’
Groundbreakers in the arts: Trailblazers who inspire and transform
A different, turbulent toy story: Merely Players tells a colorful, episodic tale
Movie Review: A ‘Lord of the Rings’ tradition turns small-scale in the anime ‘Rohirrim’
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters
Durango Events Calendar
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Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress
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Bayfield mayor pro tem’s recent troubles now include harassment citation
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Semitrailer rolls down embankment on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield
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Bill to clean up thousands of abandoned mines passes Congress
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