Photos of the week
Bayfield High School junior Courtney Bayles has been masterful as the setter this year for the Wolverines. Her 158 assists have led BHS to a No. 9 ranking in the CHSAA Class 2A. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
John Scott pauses between play and learning time in the 3- to 5-year-old class at Head Start in Ignacio on Oct. 3, Combined with Early Head Start, the program serves about 190 children each year as part of the Southern Ute Community Action Programs, which turns 50 this year. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Fort Lewis College’s Nicolas Perez is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against Adams State University in action Oct. 5 at Dirk’s Field. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Fort Lewis College’s Coleman Kane attempts to control a header over Adams State University in action Oct. 5 at Dirk’s Field. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Durango Fire Protection District firefighter exits the smoky interior of El Moro Tavern in the 900 block of Main Avenue on Oct. 5, as crews battle a morning fire. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Firefighters with Durango Fire Protection District climb onto the roof of El Moro Tavern in the 900 block of Main Avenue on Oct. 5, as crews battled a morning fire. Phot by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Veteran Bob Lyle gets a free haircut from Charley Miller at the annual Four Corners Veterans Stand Down held Oct. 6, the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The Stand Down, offers an array of services to veterans including hot meals, amenities, job-hunting services and help securing benefits, legal counsel and health care. Phot by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Firefighters with Durango Fire Protection District climb onto the roof of El Moro Tavern in the 900 block of Main Avenue on Oct. 5. Crews battled an attic fire. The fire did not spread to adjacent businesses, but many shops were using fans to blow smoke from their interiors. Phot by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
A bicyclist makes his way down the Animas River Trail on Oct. 6, under a clear blue sky. Phot by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
At the Etiquette Dinner on Oct. 5, students learned skills such as the correct way to dine on soup and which hand to hold your cocktail. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The interior of El Moro Tavern is inspected by an insurance adjuster Oct. 7, midday after this week’s fire. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Kay Salwen plays guitar as she and Topher Firelli wait for a tow truck after their bus broke down Oct. 5 in the center of Colorado Avenue just off Florida Road. If forced a short closure of Colorado Avenue. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
More than 100 students and staff members who attended the Fort Lewis College Etiquette Dinner held Oct. 5 in the Student Union Ballroom learned how to correctly make a toast. Glasses should be gently clinked, and only with those in easy reach. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Luc Andrada of Durango High School finds an opening while playing Pueblo East High School on Oct. 7, at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Quarterback Peyton Woolverton of Durango High School airs one out while playing Pueblo East High School on Oct. 7, night at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Hunter Killough of Bayfield High School battles while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Oct. 7, night at BHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Wyatt Killinen of Bayfield High School couldn’t be blocked on Oct. 7, as he routinely was in the backfield bringing down runners such as Elisha Vaquera. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Jessica Benson with 92.9-FM holds up the 2016 Durango Oktoberfest glass during the first day of the event, Oct. 8, in Buckley Park. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Fort Lewis College running back Drake Griffin was stopped a yard short of a first down in a 13-6 loss to Western State on Oct. 8. He was the lone bright spot offensively for the Skyhawks with 160 rushing yards. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Fort Lewis College quarterback Bo Coleman takes a hit while playing Western State Colorado University on Oct. 8 in Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Take a look back the Herald’s top photos of the week.
