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Lack of funding puts lakes and reservoirs at risk from invasive species

The presidential election aside, the largest spike on this summer’s political seismograph registered in June when funding to combat the Zika virus ran aground in Congress. Both sides of the ...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

With changing views on pot, it’s time for serious study on its effects

With changing views on pot, it’s time for a serious study on its effects

DATE: Aug 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango should support choice, entrepreneurism with food trucks

A food truck culture, whether a movement or temporary trend, has taken hold across the country in large metropolitan areas as well as small towns. Durango has several and welcomes more. Alt...

DATE: Aug 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Idea for Camino del Rio underpass arises because the current situation is untenable

The city of Durango is revisiting the idea of an underpass to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross Camino del Rio safely and to connect the River Trail to downtown. That is welcome news...

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Wilderness: This tiny percentage of public lands should stay off limits to mountain bikes

The Wilderness Act turned 50 a few years ago. Middle-aged, not keen on change, it would likely rather approach its golden years without controversy, but last month at the urging of the Susta...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Fiesta Days: Examining synthesis with county fair may offer revitalization opportunity

For decades, from the 1880s to the 1960s, agriculture was a constant and stabilizing force in La Plata County. While mining in the San Juans came and went, the Silverton train ran infrequent...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango addressing the coming challenges of anticipated growth

The Colorado State Demographer projects that by the year 2030, La Plata County’s population will increase by 30,000 people, 13,000 of whom are expected to live in Durango. Where and how will...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Anniversary of Gold King spill a reminder of work still remaining

Resilient. It is a word that comes to mind to describe the natural and human communities in the Animas River watershed. It was the message delivered Wednesday night at the Animas River Celeb...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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Milestone another reason to celebrate public radio in the Four Corners

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Arc of History can remain a canvas for residents’ imagination

Durango’s version of The Arc of History is not that long and it bends toward silliness. But there is a place in the world for light-hearted amusement, and in the middle of an inexplicable in...

DATE: Aug 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Arrival of Denver stations will strengthen ties to whole state

When La Plata County residents are able to receive Denver television stations, it will be that city’s crime stories and cold weather reports rather than Albuquerque’s that will be on the air...

DATE: Aug 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Project to recapture methane lost in production is a win-win

We are used to making top-10 lists, usually for an amenity – best biking, hiking, outdoors town – which is why it was disconcerting a few years ago to learn that we made a list of another ki...

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | 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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