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Our view: Biden first president to apologize for Native American Boarding Schools

An apology often isn’t all that’s necessary, but it’s significant when working toward repair. In the case of the treatment that Native American children were subjected to for more 150 years,...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Endorsements for General Election 2024

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Ballots are due by 7 p.m. at any one of the following La Plata County locations: • Durango La Plata County Clerk & Recorder, 679 Turner Dr., Ste C – drive ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: School cellphone limits are welcome

We’re pleased to hear that Durango School District 9-R has implemented a mandate to end cellphone use in the classrooms at Durango High School. At the start of class, students must put their...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: ‘No’ to Prop 129 for the sake of our pets

The professionals who care for animals are either registered veterinary technicians, registered veterinary technical specialists or licensed veterinarians depending on educational levels and...

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Jeff Hurd, a good fit for CD3

Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilor who has spent two years getting to better know the expansive 3rd Congressional District, and Jeff Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney who has represent...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Harris for the sake of the country

Kamala Harris will be a strong and determined leader as president. She has been as close to the White House as you can be for four years, has led her own initiatives and spent an inordinate ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: 9-R, with second action, got it right

With the student walkout and peaceful protest Tuesday at Buckley Park and the evening meeting at Durango High School, many overturned the opposition of one. Students were the many, a parent ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Reelect Matt Salka for La Plata County commissioner

Paul Black has been a member of several critical organizations that make a community function safely and efficiently, the fire district probably the most significant. But there are water and...

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 128 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 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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: 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

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Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs15001119Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School makes a tackle against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of the state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)19682010The Durango High School bench looks on while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13922010jm@durangoherald.comLila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15782010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14272010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)14292010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School saves a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)18831500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15422010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Lia Schowalter of Durango High School fights through the Riverdale Ridge High School defense on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16822010Lilly Fitzpatrick clears the ball in front of goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13662010A good-sized crowd was on hand cheering on Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12092010Lauren McClellan of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16832010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School goes after a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11191500
Photos: DHS girls soccer advances
Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs
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