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River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which it falls every year – this week for 2017 – is recognized as Nati...

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Suicide awareness: Summit is a start, but there is much to be learned to help those most in need

The presenter at last week’s suicide awareness session at Miller Middle School made clear how important it is to speak up when sensing that someone may be contemplating taking his or her own...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Western Excelsior: Fire was a disaster, an opportunity and an important lesson

The fire at Western Excelsior is a major disaster not only for the company and its employees, but for the Town of Mancos. It is also an opportunity. Not one Mancos would have sought, but one...

DATE: May 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Crafted beverages: Thirsty travelers to benefit from new promotion of crafted beverage culture

Travelers seeking to experience the true flavor of a place are getting a helping hand from a unique marketing effort, “Crafted Beverages of SW Colorado,” launched last week by the Durango Ar...

DATE: May 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

BLM headquarters: Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

DATE: May 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Smoke screen: President’s ill-timed dismissal of Comey calls for special prosecutor investigation

A fair and transparent election process is at the core of the democratic process. It must exist at every level of government, and it especially cannot be threatened by foreign leaders. ...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Rig to flip: Even seasoned boaters need to take Santa Rita’s new rapids seriously

Last week the city of Durango issued a statement urging Animas River users to practice caution due to a new set of rapids at Santa Rita Park. The city might be better served by a ...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

San Juan Wilderness: The act, overdue for support and passage by Congress, gets another try

Springtime is the season of renewal, so it is appropriate that efforts to pass the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act are ramping up right now. Introduced in 2009 and last consider...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Childhood poverty rates affect Southwest Colorado

Childhood poverty can harm entire communities, and generations as well

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Firestone blast: Governor Hickenlooper is right to demand maps from producers

The most expensive single purchase most people will ever make is a home. They deserve reasonable certainty that it is not going to explode. Last month, in a new housing developmen...

DATE: May 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Wheeling, Montoya and Landis remain best choices in 2017 LPEA election

Votes for Montoya, Landis and Wheeling will sustain leadership for our co-op

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Purgatory’s 2016-17 season wraps, celebrates great snowfall and new investments

One of the best things James Coleman did upon purchasing Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort in February 2015 had nothing, and everything, to do with making money. He changed its name back ...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | 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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