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Our view: Saving the world one compost bucket at a time

Most of us have heard the adage, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” This couldn’t be truer for Table to Farm Compost, a locally owned small business and team of self-described “clim...

DATE: Nov 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Kudos to La Plata County’s clerk and recorder and team

Election Day has come and gone, and The Durango Herald editorial board would like to offer its thanks for a smooth election to Tiffany Lee, La Plata County clerk and recorder, and her able s...

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Veterans Day: Recognizing those who have served

The tradition of honoring our veterans who have served in the armed forces for their service to our country continues Monday with a parade at 11:11 a.m. (on 11/11) from 5th to 12th streets o...

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Select county and Colorado election contrasts and comparisons

Dear readers, No, La Plata County is neither the most liberal nor the most progressive county in Colorado. La Plata County voters, with its very strong turnout of 81%, favored the Kamala Har...

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: KDUR: 50 Years of people powering radio and the community

Reflecting on the success of KDUR, Fort Lewis College’s Community Radio station that turned 50 this year (Herald, Nov. 1), Bryant Liggett, station manager since 2009, shared what he found to...

DATE: Nov 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Righting historic inequities in water

It has been a decade since Lake Nighthorse filled with about 124,000 acre feet of water, and the two tribes that collectively own almost half of it are asking when they will be able to put i...

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Endorsements have value, especially now

In the wake of a string of major newspapers’ decision to either endorse only presidential candidates (The New York Times) or not endorse presidential candidates (The Washington Post, L.A. Ti...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: A likely inadvertent Pocahontas

A Pocahontas would seem like a fine idea for a Western dress-up event, and because the rider knows horses, to put the character astride what might with imagination be a painted-up Native Ame...

DATE: Oct 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: FLC search kicks off without much community

When Tom Stritikus announced his intention to resign after six years serving as Fort Lewis College’s president, the Board of Trustees went into action. Their first task? To identify an inter...

DATE: Oct 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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

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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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