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Lack of redundancy of fiber-optic system must be quickly remedied

A construction crew working in Cortez last week inadvertently cut a fiber-optic cable, and in doing so, exposed a serious defect in Southwest Colorado’s telecommunications. It is a weakness ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

No surprise that marijuana use among Colorado teens has not increased

A report released Monday by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says the state’s kids are not using marijuana more than before recreational pot was legalized. That sho...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Scott Tipton deserves to be on November ballot

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, is being challenged in the Republican primary by Alex Beinstein of Carbondale. While Beinstein earns points for ambition, initiative and civic involvement, ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Ban of Russia’s track and field Olympians appropriate

There will be no Russian track and field athletes participating in the Olympics set to begin in mid-August, and there is no question as to why. Widespread doping has been facilitated by the ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Champagne for district attorney, Frazier for GOP Senate nominee

Democratic voters should pick Christian Champagne for district attorney in the 6th Judicial District. While both candidates are capable, Champagne’s way of thinking better represents the fut...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Rather than rehashing gun control arguments, first get facts

In the aftermath of the horrific killings in Orlando, Florida, arguments about gun violence flared up, with pundits and politicians calling for or denouncing various gun control proposals. I...

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

D.C. appeals court hands consumers a victory in ensuring net neutrality

On Tuesday, an appeals court upheld Federal Communications Commission rules that prohibit broadband companies from blocking or slowing web traffic to consumers from sites they choose to deny...

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Condolences to the victims of the Orlando shooting

It is extraordinary how much is known in just 24 hours about the shooter in the tragic early Sunday morning Orlando nightclub massacre, and what his motivation and techniques might have been...

DATE: Jun 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Maybe a version of Buffett’s lunches would fund nonprofits here

Raising money is on the mind of every nonprofit’s leadership, and it never gets any easier. Additional clients, more appropriate programs and better compensated staff members make for an end...

DATE: Jun 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Christian Champagne’s balanced approach represents future of American legal system

Candidate for 6th District DA edges other contender

DATE: Jun 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Make it Count campaign to discourage panhandling in Durango is worthwhile

In what some downtown business owners likely consider the “good old days,” loitering on Durango streets for the purpose of panhandling was illegal. That is no longer the case. Thi...

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Republican primary voters should pick Frazier from crowded field

While hardly as colorful as the national presidential race, Colorado Republicans have had a remarkable time picking a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Going into the state’s primary election, ...

DATE: Jun 7, 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
Video: Fish out of water on South Camino del Rio in DurangoAbout a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck0VideoYouTube480360Last week, The Durango Herald reported that several live fish were accidentally ejected from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck that was hauling the cutbow trout from Durango to the Front Range. Since then, a reader sent in a video showing about a dozen fish flopping about on South Camino del Rio. 1017631(Screenshot)
Video: Fish out of water on South Camino del Rio in Durango
About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck
Photos: DHS BaseballDurango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday30001823Duncan Walsh of Durango High School takes out a Montrose High School player at the plate on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001786The Durango High School dugout looks on playing against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101355Ethan White of Durango High School is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101289Dawson McInnes of Durango High School puts the bat on the ball while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001648Logan France of Durango High School fields the ball at second base while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001978Grady Feeny of Durango High School makes it safe into third base while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002049Dawson McInnes of Durango High School throws a complete game against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: DHS Baseball
Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday
Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-720101566Grady Hooten of Durango High School moves the ball against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Logan Muraro of Durango High School fires takes a shot at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14411986Ian Hastey of Durango High School takes a hit from a Montrose High School player on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17731500JT Munger of Durango High School cradles the ball against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14802010JT Munger of Durango High School cradles the ball against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18591500Bennett Sheer of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18282010Grady Hooten of Durango High School fires off a shot for a goal against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14512010Henry Huff of Durango High School looks at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18931500Durango High School players gather during a timeout while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15022010Alex Gnehm of Durango High School deflects a Montrose High School shot at the goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15182010Grady Hooten of Durango High School cradles the ball against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15662010Durango High School boys varsity lacrosse head coach Valeria Skarbek talks with her team during a timeout while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17221473Logan Muraro, left, and Walker Jones of Durango High School battle for the ball while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17081500Ian Hastey of Durango High School takes a shot at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16582010Owen Muraro of Durango High School takes a hit while playing Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21402010
Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosse
DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7
Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.530002061The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 5 makes its way up the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks on Saturday heading to Cascade Canyon. Goose No. 5 was originally built in 1933 and then the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores completely restored it in 1997. The Goose will be in Durango until May 18. Check the D&SNGR website for scheduled times. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002052The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 5 makes its way up the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks on Saturday heading to Cascade Canyon. Goose No. 5 was originally built in 1933 and then the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores completely restored it in 1997. The Goose will be in Durango until May 18. Check the D&SNGR website for scheduled times. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)0VideoYouTube48036015002002The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 5 makes its way up the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks on Saturday heading to Cascade Canyon. Goose No. 5 was originally built in 1933 and then the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores completely restored it in 1997. The Goose will be in Durango until May 18. Check the D&SNGR website for scheduled times. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001970The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 5 makes its way up the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks on Saturday heading to Cascade Canyon. Goose No. 5 was originally built in 1933 and then the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores completely restored it in 1997. The Goose will be in Durango until May 18. Check the D&SNGR website for scheduled times. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001947The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 5 makes its way up the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks on Saturday heading to Cascade Canyon. Goose No. 5 was originally built in 1933 and then the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores completely restored it in 1997. The Goose will be in Durango until May 18. Check the D&SNGR website for scheduled times. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos/video: Galloping along
The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5
Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games30001942Runners participate in the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001971Jeremy Reynolds, 19, left, a Bayfield High School student, is congratulated by William Beckham, 16, a peer mentor at BHS, after running in the 50 yard dash at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001620Jaiden Werito, 16, from Ignacio, throws the softball at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002155The high jump area at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School made for a fun area to play around. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Kora Dosch, 10, shows her medals at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002280Rhoni Parks, 14, from Escalante Middle School, throws the softball at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001267Runners participate in the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001616Finn Gadle, 6, has his picture taken with Kresalia Watson, a para professional in Mancos after Finn ran in the 50-yard dash at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101544Runners participate in the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101658Kylie McGinn, 15, and Elias Desch, 16, from Durango High School, at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101452Jamie Salazar, 8, from Ignacio, throws the softball at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002124Elijah Craig, 7, shows his medals at the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101838Runners participate in the annual Bowker Games track and field event on Thursday at Escalante Middle School. Hundreds of students with disabilities from schools across the Four Corners competed in running, jumping and throwing events. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games
Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday 30002267Duncan Walsh of Durango High School tags out Brady Dale of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Sam Clark of Durango High School beats Michael Krupa of Montezuma-Cortez High School to first base, getting the out on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27493842Sam Clark of Durango High School throws a pitch to a Montezuma-Cortez High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22711500The Durango High School dugout looks on while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14752010Landin Padilla of Durango High School tags out Evan Woody of Montezuma-Cortez High School at second base on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20833000Jack Englund of Durango High School is out at first base while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14512010jm@durangoherald.comSam Clark of Durango High School throws a pitch to a Montezuma-Cortez High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16673000Durango High School head coach Masen Hibbeler talks with his player Dylan Burns while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15032010Darren Daves of Montezuma-Cortez High School throws the ball toward first base while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11812010Dylan Burns of Durango High School slides in safe to second base getting by Cory Carver of Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15462010Dylan Burns of Durango High School puts the ball in play while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13522010Connor Rosenbaugh of Montezuma-Cortez High School throws a pitch to a Durango High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19022010Landin Padilla of Durango High School is tagged out by Kolby Wirth of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19771500Landin Padilla of Durango High School looks up for the call after being tagged out by Kolby Wirth of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13352010Montezuma-Cortez High School head coach Jake Huff talks to his team while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16462010Ollie Peterson of Durango High School is tagged out on his way to second base by Cory Carver of Montezuma-Cortez High Schoo on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17082010Duncan Walsh of Durango High School tags out Brady Dale of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21573000Duncan Walsh of Durango High School tags out Brady Dale of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22673000
Play ball: Demons in action at home
Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday
Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango30002000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19723000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18343000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15442010About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19123000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17483000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16663000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19523000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20183000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22033000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14553000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19803000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19983000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21943000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18141500About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Willow Ruth makes a sign at tthe Hands Off! Rally on Saturday in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22993000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19783000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16633000Vivian Smotherman speaks during the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19133000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20072896About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20573000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18151500About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18301500About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13942010Maya Fontenot, 16, a Durango High School student, speaks to about a thousand people who showed up for the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20333000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18243000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16003000About a thousand people participate in the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19803000About a thousand people participate in the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18243000About a thousand people participate in the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500
Photos: Hands Off! Rally
About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango
Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition30001975Ava Allen, playing Persephone, dances during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101544Jenny Fitts Reynolds, director with Durango High School Troupe 1096, talks with actors before the start of rehearsal of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101635Angel Safari, Tiana Batiste and Sopfia Gutierrez, are the Fates during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)29722174Ava Allen, playing Persephone, and Donovan Dolton, playing Hades, sing during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101900Benjamin Mattson, director of Durango High School Troupe 1096, talks with his actors during rehearsal of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101850Donovan Dolton, playing Hades, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2010542The Ensemble that includes Zada Lile, Dani Concelman, Talya O’Neil, Nathan Greer, Violet McFarlane, Valentine Kuntz, Quinn Payne, Avery Edgar, Giada Gierhart, Rhen Bard and Luci Rodriguez during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001742Noah Oury, playing Hermes, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002176The Ensemble that includes Zada Lile, Dani Concelman, Talya O'Neil, Nathan Greer, Violet McFarlane, Valentine Kuntz, Quinn Payne, Avery Edgar, Giada Gierhart, Rhen Bard and Luci Rodriguez during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28051895Ava Allen, playing Persephone, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002168Durango High School Troupe 1096 actors rehearse “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002093Gillian Reynolds, plays Eurydice during rehearsal of “Hadestown Teen Edition,” a production by Durango High School Troupe 1096, on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001244Noah Oury, playing Hermes, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002200Gillian Reynolds, left, playing Eurydice and Bella Lucero, playing Orpheus, sing during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002151Petra Lyon directs the orchestra during rehearsal of ‘Hadestown Teen Edition,“ a production by Durango High School Troupe 1096, on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Hadestown
Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition
Photos: Durango High School boys lacrosse DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon20101441Austin Blake of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002311Owen Muraro of Durango High School cradles toward the Grand Junction High School goal on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001667Durango High School goalie Alex Gnehm is ready for a Grand Junction High School shot on goal on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001689JT Munger of Durango High School cradles the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001618Tenzing Matt of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001916Brandin Gurule of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001764Logan Muraro of Durango High School cradles the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20102451Grady Hooten of Durango High School gets hit by Grand Junction High School players on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002167Owen Muraro of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Grand Junction High School players on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School boys lacrosse
DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon
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