Take a look back the Herald's top photos of the week.
Durango High School’s Cole Johnson scored three goals in the senior day win against Grand Junction Central. It was his first varsity game after two knee injuries kept the senior out for two years. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
With a skip in her step, Tiare Flora on Oct. 24 drops off her mail-in ballot at a secure drop box outside the offices of the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Office in Bodo Industrial Park. “I am so happy to get my I voted stickers,” she said. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
La Plata County Election Judge Skip Page prepares ballots for signature verification Oct. 24 at the La Plata County Clerk and Recorders office. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Colin John, left, and Christian Rabe, both with Eagle Crane, take advantage of the nice weather Oct. 25 to remove old lights from the 125-foot Community Christmas Tree in Buckley Park. They will replace them with new, commercial-grade lights. The Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree happens the Friday evening after Thanksgiving Day. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Rubble remains at the Adobe Building on Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs on Oct. 26 after it was destroyed by fire early Oct. 22. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
An investigator with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Oct. 26 examines the remains of the Adobe Building on Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs. A cause for the fire has not been determined. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Rodrigo Morales of Durango High School made a few beautiful passes in a first-round state tournament game Oct. 26 at DHS, and he found teammate Max Wilson with a perfect pass to assist Wilson’s goal. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Leland Heinicke of Durango High School collides with Damarco Reynolds of Pueblo South High School in the first round of playoffs Oct. 26 at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Mark Redwine, father of the late Dylan Redwine, who’s remains were found on Middle Mountain, talks about his relationship with ex-wife, Elaine Hall, Dylan’s mother, on Oct. 25, in front of the La Plata County Courthouse. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Reflecting on his 23 years of service to the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jon Logan holds a plaque he was given Oct. 27, his last day of duty, at the La Plata County Courthouse. “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of La Plata County, and I have made some of the best of friends along the way,” he said. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Jason Davenport of Rocky Top Painting and Construction sands the side of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot Oct. 28 as the train’s giant pumpkin watches his every move. Davenport was preparing the south side of the depot for a new coat of paint. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Colorado Mines’ Haley Cole tries to get past Fort Lewis’ Jackie Storm Oct. 28 at FLC. Cole’s second half goal was the only goal in the Orediggers’ 1-0 win. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Ryan Phelps of Bayfield High School applied pressure and chased down Ryan Brubacher of the Alamosa Mean Moose on Oct. 29. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Bode Snitselaar, 4, enjoys a snack Oct. 29 during the 10th annual Three Springs Fall Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Peyton Woolverton of Durango High School fires off a pass while playing Pueblo County High School on Oct. 29, at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The Durango High School band performs during half time of the Durango-Pueblo County High School football game on Oct. 29 at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Quarterback Peyton Woolverton of Durango High School fights for inches and scores a touchdown while playing Pueblo County High School on Oct. 29 at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
