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Our View: Cleave Simpson for Senate District 6

Cleave Simpson, the fourth generation San Luis Valley farmer who has represented counties from the Valley west to the Utah state line in the Colorado Senate for two years, began as an unknow...

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Clark Craig for House District 59

Clark Craig has held a seat on all or almost all of the boards that shape Ignacio’s current and future activities, library, planning and town council, as well as La Plata County’s planning c...

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: In it for the heart of it

Maria’s Bookshop celebrates 40 years of creating community connections through books

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: 9-R needs the additional mill levy, more specifics as desired

Durango School District 9-R is asking property owners to approve a new bond of $150 million. It would pay for a new elementary school at Three Springs, to replace and likely repurpose the ag...

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Durango Literary Festival underway; locals to shine

The Durango Public Library presents for the 13th year, the 2024 Durango Literary Festival that kicked off Saturday and runs through Oct. 19. The festival is sponsored by the Friends of the D...

DATE: Oct 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Let Treasurer Grushkin continue

In November 2023, the La Plata County commissioners appointed Ann “Moni” Grushkin to serve as La Plata County treasurer to succeed Alison Aichele, who resigned in July 2023. This election, v...

DATE: Oct 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on increasing time served for parole eligibility

Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change concerning when a person convicted of a violent crime is eligible for pa...

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: ‘Yes’ to restore judges’ ability to deny bail

Amendment I to the state’s constitution is a measure referred to voters by Colorado’s General Assembly (state Legislature). Amendment I, if passed with a “yes” vote, would restore judges’ ab...

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Cowboy (and Girl) Gathering a chance to bridge urban and rural

Our Western and agricultural heritage, and a big dose of neighborliness, will be on full display at this year’s Durango Cowboy Gathering, kicking off tonight with an evening with the Bar-D W...

DATE: Oct 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: ‘Yes’ to the single primary ballot, ranked choice election

When it comes to Proposition 131 on the November ballot, prepare to spend an unusual amount of time digesting its two major components. That’s because if it receives a “yes” vote it will tra...

DATE: Sep 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: ‘No’ to funding for law enforcement

Proposition 130, a citizen-initiative seeking a change to Colorado Revised Statutes, if passed, would secure $350 million in new state funding from the General Assembly for municipal and cou...

DATE: Sep 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Lions, bobcats: Professionals know best

Vote ‘no’ on Proposition 127 in November

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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Photos: Fashion at its bestSnowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts30001954The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14652010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19543000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19182010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11782010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14451500Suzan Lane, left, and Linda Mannix at the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12451500The very popular 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23091500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20301500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19811500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)25433000Marty Ragle gets ready to perform in the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19743000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18621500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21683000Jessica Kane, dressed as an old maid at the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17941500Donatella Versace, Linda Mannix, opens the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19403000The Pawn Stars strike a pose while watching the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22053000Laura Cattan, Nor List, Vinessa Ebberg and These Ekberg perform Hungry Hungry Hippos during the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12062010Diana Wright, Doug Wright, Joan McCabe, Deb Phelps and Deanne Idar perform Fashion Trouble during the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20153000
Photos: Fashion at its best
Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts
Photos: Snowdown on SaturdaySnowdown’s Canine Fashion Show and Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf30002096Erica Stewart with Hudson Schmidt, 6, Scarlet Schmidt, 3, and dogs Huey and Daisy compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Eislyn Francis, 3, as Little Red Riding Hood and her dog Gracie, compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17991500The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17681500Marquee Garcia with his dog Rocco compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18551500Erica Stewart with Hudson Schmidt, 6, Scarlet Schmidt, 3, and dogs Huey and Daisy compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20963000Marquee Garcia with his dog Rocco compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20261500The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)38553299The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Chloe Gauthier and her dog Wicket compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21863000Ryan McCardell gives instructions to team Fieldlers Follies while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf on Saturday at a hole at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23683000Jake Ryan, with team Fieldlers Follies, plays a hole at Durango Craft Spirits on Saturday while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21873000From left, Hannah Turner, Austin Hardiman, Tori Ossola and Jack Turner with team Show Me Your Kitties and The Peacocks, after playing a hole at Durango Craft Spirits on Saturday while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24243000Hannah Turner, with team Show Me Your Kitties, plays a hole at Durango Craft Spirits on Saturday while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22753000
Photos: Snowdown on Saturday
Snowdown’s Canine Fashion Show and Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf
Photos: Snowdown Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots pillow fights55303687Trevor Berger vs. Vincent Berger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)60484032Trevor Berger vs. Vincent Berger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Sonder Marnell-Thomson vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Katy Kopec talking to Enzo Chambers before his match at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Sonder Marnell-Thomson before his match vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54123608Sonder Marnell-Thomson vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)52683512Sonder Marnell-Thomson vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)53013534Monica De Vera vs. Liliauna Oliger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)55973731Trevor Berger before his match vs. Vincent Berger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)37415612James Oliger out by knockout at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Snowdown Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots pillow fights
Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful yearLights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds30001922The Durango Kids float covered Main Avenue with its foam cannon during the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Bright lights, screaming fire trucks and children bundled up so thoroughly it seemed like an army of Michelin men had taken over downtown Durango. Yep. It’s the much anticipated Snowdown light parade, this year distinguished by a crowd of onlookers peppered with scrabble tiles, Clue characters and playing cards. 0VideoYouTube480360Locals flocked to Main Avenue on Friday to get a look (and maybe a Smartie or two) at the floats parading through town on various, creatively decorated vehicles. There were some obvious standouts at this year’s board game-themed parade. After a fire truck’s opening sirens came the Purgatory car, toting a brightly lit ski bum moonlighting as a DJ, likely giving the women of Durango some unpleasant déjà vu. Best dressed had to go to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s bulldozer, wearing the most believable Hungry Hungry Hippos costume seen yet. Biggest crowd pleaser? The dancers boogieing to Chappell Roan’s “HOT TO GO!” while the crowd sang and wiggled along. But what got the biggest rise out of the onlookers was the white plumes of motorcycle exhaust, courtesy of the Harley-Davidson club. The smell of burning octane was a convincing enough reason for people to briefly unclutch the rails and step away from their coveted positions at the front of the fence. Last but not least, another machine spewing its interior into the crowd: a foam cannon, the first one to make an appearance in the history of Snowdown. Much better received than exhaust, it extracted gleeful screams from kids and adults alike. jbowman@durangoherald.com30002158The Tico Time float takes part in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The sidewalks of Main Avenue were filled for the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002059The sidewalks of Main Avenue were filled for the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002079The Maker Lab float participated in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The Hill Stompers make their way up Main Avenue while performing in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The Durango Kids float used a foam cannon to cover Main Avenue during the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001868The Snowdown 2025 Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful year
Lights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds
Photos: Snowdown Drag Race and Fashion Show62404160Micole Fortin performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Residents of Durango attend the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Hillary Bernhardt and “Miss Diagnossis” performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Micole Fortin performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Micole Fortin performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)35445316“Tarynitup” and Jake Sabin performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160“Tarynitup” and Jake Sabin performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)49863324“Tarynitup” the winner of the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Hillary Bernhardt and “Miss Diagnossis” performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160“Tarynitup” and Jake Sabin performing at the Drag Race and Fashion Show at El Rancho Tavern on Thursday for the 46th annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Snowdown Drag Race and Fashion Show
Photos: Feel the heatSnowdown 2025 Hot Wing Eating Contest30002165James Booth competes in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest making it 11 rounds on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002182Contestants compete in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Andrew Paterson, left, and Dave Bernhardt compete in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Curtis Ferree had enough while competing in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000One contestant did not make it past the first round without having to look at the bottom of a bucket while competing in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002338A contestant competes in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101466The Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Contestants compete in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001882Andrew Paterson, left, and Dave Bernhardt compete in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001981Contestants compete in the Snowdown Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Animas City Theatre. Fourteen contestants tried their best to eat the chicken wings prepared by Cuckoos Chicken House with their Kicker Hot Sauce. The smokin hot event was won by Dave Bernhardt finishing 16 rounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Feel the heat
Snowdown 2025 Hot Wing Eating Contest
Photos: Durango High School girls swimmingDHS girls swimming hosts swim meet 1500929Linzie Bidart of Durango High School competes in the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Sierra Phillips of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13152010Iris Gamble of Durango High School competes in the 200yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13342010Linzie Bidart of Durango High School competes in the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13562010Caris Cook of Durango High School competes in the 100yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27914071jm@durangoherald.comMia Sholes of Durango High School competes in the 500- yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13482010Sierra Phillips of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13362010Mia Sholes of Durango High School competes in the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13482010Linzie Bidart of Durango High School competes in the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13452010Joellianna Rohde of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13282010Teagan Sarver of Durango High School competes in the 100-yard Backstroke on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13022010Linzie Bidart of Durango High School competes in the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9291500Joellianna Rohde of Durango High School competes in the 100-yard Backstroke on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12072010Joellianna Rohde of Durango High School competes in the 100-yard Backstroke on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19151500Aileen McManus of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13532010Heidi Clay of Durango High School competes in the 200yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14212010Brinlee Crowley of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14472010Heidi Clay of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8472010Joellianna Rohde of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11472010Teagan Sarver of Durango High School competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay on Saturday during a home swim meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13992010
Photos: Durango High School girls swimming
DHS girls swimming hosts swim meet
Photos: People’s MarchAbout 300 people take to the street on Saturday in Durango30002121The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)The People’s March of about 300 participants are led up Main Avenue by a Durango Police Department cruiser on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)32744463The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15721500The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15012010The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17631500The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21143000The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15321500The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16972010The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21171500The People’s March of about 300 participants gather in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19823000Former State Rep. Barbara McLachlan speaks to the People’s March crowd in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22053000State Rep. Katie Stewart speaks to the People’s March crowd in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19563000A young Durango High School student activist, Cameron Garland, 17, speaks to the People’s March crowd in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1354975Durango High School student Maya Fontenot speaks to the People’s March crowd in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1355975Vivian Smotherman speaks to the People’s March crowd in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1189975The People’s March of about 300 participants gather in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11593000The People’s March of about 300 participants gather in Buckley Park on Saturday after marching from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot up Main Avenue to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19943000The People’s March of about 300 participants are led up Main Avenue by a Durango Police Department cruiser on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20233000The People’s March of about 300 participants make their way up Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Saturday as they carry signs and chant. The group rallied in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Depot then made their way to Buckley Park to listen to speakers. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21213000
Photos: People’s March
About 300 people take to the street on Saturday in Durango
Photos: Fort Lewis College basketballWomen’s and men’s basketball teams take on South Dakota Mines20101546Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College takes the ball to the rim while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Stewart Erhart of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1729975Luke Hutto of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18661500Darla Hernandez of Fort Lewis College shoots the ball while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12631500Katie Lamb of Fort Lewis College plays defense against South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20671500Cassius Carmichael, left, and Stewart Erhart of Fort Lewis College play defense against South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17162010Biko Johnson of Fort Lewis College plays defense against South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19861500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College takes the ball to the rim while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15462010Fans cheer on Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13622010The 6-foot-5-inch Cassius Carmichael of Fort Lewis College takes the ball to the rim against 7-foot-3-inch Jasper Reinalda of South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22381500Nathan Penney of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball over South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19161500Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22501500Fort Lewis College womens head basketball coach Lauren Zuniga talks with her team while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16452010Deniece Ryan, left, and Darla Hernandez of Fort Lewis College play defense against South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22181500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College passes the ball while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18311500Claudia Palacio Gámez of Fort Lewis College passes the ball while playing South Dakota Mines on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1205975
Photos: Fort Lewis College basketball
Women’s and men’s basketball teams take on South Dakota Mines
Photos: Wrestling at Durango High SchoolDurango High School boys wrestling beat Bayfield High School Tuesday night20101421Asher McKennie of Durango High School and Logan Valencia of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 138-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Elijah Ponce of Durango High School and Mason Valencia of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 126-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10522010Ryan Dugan of Durango High School and Connor Martindale of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 120-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)34092604Asher McKennie of Durango High School and Logan Valencia of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 138-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14212010Keenan Aragon of Durango High School and Coan Naranjo of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 144-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16322010jm@durangoherald.comJulius Arredondo of Durango High School and Noah Westbrook of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 175-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14742010Julius Arredondo of Durango High School and Noah Westbrook of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 175-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16121500Wesley Megorden of Durango High School is pinned by Hudson Taylor of Bayfield High School as they wrestle in the 113-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15992010Wesley Megorden of Durango High School and Hudson Taylor of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 113-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27004096Ryan Dugan of Durango High School and Connor Martindale of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 120-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16182010Elijah Ponce of Durango High School and Mason Valencia of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 126-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14072010Cole Pontine of Durango High School and Cade Grover of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 157-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21221500Cole Pontine of Durango High School and Cade Grover of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 157-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15801500Wyatt Bartel of Durango High School and Daemon Christner of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 150-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12082010Wyatt Bartel of Durango High School and Daemon Christner of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 150-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20421500Ryder Martyn of Durango High School and Payson Blouin of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 132-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15961500Asher McKennie of Durango High School and Logan Valencia of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 138-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20441500Keenan Aragon of Durango High School and Coan Naranjo of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 144-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15082010Ryder Martyn of Durango High School and Payson Blouin of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 132-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13902010Ryder Martyn of Durango High School and Payson Blouin of Bayfield High School wrestle in the 132-pound weight class on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19171500
Photos: Wrestling at Durango High School
Durango High School boys wrestling beat Bayfield High School Tuesday night
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