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‘Monumental implications’ with RV park

I am shocked that the local Planning Department is so short of staff that they have to hire an out-of-town firm to study the feasibility of Roberts Resorts RV Park, an enormous project with ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Consider team behind candidate’

Although a candidate’s age can statistically increase or decrease the chances of becoming incapacitated during a term in office, there is no guarantee that a younger individual would prove a...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Need for Shelli Shaw to ‘step down’

Shelli Shaw’s refusal to verify the November election illustrates the need for her to step down as head of the LaPlata County Republican Party. Her belief in – and support of – conspiracy th...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Revolutions needed to heal planet’

I am a student at Fort Lewis College who is deeply concerned about the climate crisis. I often hear about individual carbon footprint reduction, but the main cause of the crisis is rarely di...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Dunaway Street’ for Mike, Linda

The name of the street that runs alongside the new location of the Durango Fire Protection District building should be named Dunaway Street. Born in Durango, Mike and Linda, 1966 graduates o...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘As if dollars could buy peace’

Two and two will always equal four. Unless printing presses manned by Congress are used as calculators to figure out how to manage the outrageous national debt, increasing by the second. The...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Past time to re-regulate airlines’

The last four times any of my family has attempted to fly from or to Durango, there have been massive problems at the airlines’ hubs. Two forced overnights and two delays of three to five ho...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Starts in China, moves to Europe, we’re next’

I hope people are watching the news reports of childhood pneumonia outbreaks in China and Europe. There are many. Why no coverage in The Durango Herald or The Journal? Notice anything simila...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Grateful Moran willing to stand watch’

On Wednesday, as we all went about our days in relative safety with all the trivial cares of the world on our minds, there was man who was standing the watch. I do not know Sgt. Michael Mora...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Postmaster ‘DeJoy has ruined the agency’

What has happened to a once-proud, efficient U.S. government department in the past few years? I have lived across the U.S., enjoying world-class mail service for much of my life. The last d...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

OK ‘new oil, gas leases on federal lands’

With the holidays coming up, many Coloradans are trying to budget for everything from seasonal decorations to elaborate dinners to gasoline for long car trips. With smart energy policies we ...

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Speak to support Greg Hoch Way’

On Dec. 4, the City Planning Commission will consider names for the street that enters Camino Del Rio from River City Hall and Durango’s fire station. City Council will vote on this in Janua...

DATE: Nov 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico HighlandsSkyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2Amiee Shanks of Fort Lewis College fires a pitch against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19761800Kayla Stone of Fort Lewis College throws to first base for a quick putout against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17331800Catheryn Rodman of Fort Lewis College puts down a bunt against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13121903Lexi Apodaca of New Mexico Highlands University throws to first base for an easy groundout against Fort Lewis College during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)22252400Cara Daugherty (11) of Fort Lewis College is greeted by teammate Kayla Stone after scoring a run against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1898194718001733Kayla Stone of Fort Lewis College throws to first base for a quick putout against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico Highlands
Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2
Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on SaturdayLacy Ruggiero of Durango High School leads the girls 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14352010Charlie Dillman of Durango High School leads the boys 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21401500Donovan Whitehead of Durango High School competes in the long jump on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26531500Arrow Nachtrieb of Durango High School competes in the girls 300 meter hurdles on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14452010Jaxon Francher of Durango High School takes off in the boys 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19911500Blake Ethier of Bayfield High School finishes the boys 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21681500Sofia Voss of Durango High School takes off in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15672010Molly Bertrand of Durango High School crosses the finish line in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15901500Reed Brumbelow of Bayfield High School takes off in the boys 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20781500Malakai Baier of Durango High School competes in the long jump on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21211500Xavier Sutherlin of Durango High School competes in the boys 400-meter hurdles on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1781150020101567Sofia Voss of Durango High School takes off in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller Invitational
Durango hosts track meet on Saturday
Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on SaturdayParticipants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22363000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19713000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19853000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19573000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20362010Sabrina Lopez, with Ballet Folklórico de Durango, dances up Main Avenue during Durango’s Earth Day Parade. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19883000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21913000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21143000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21333000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20343000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19583000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20603000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20383000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18233000Ruby Lewis, 8, left, and Betty Hartley, 7, with the Durango Montessori School, carry a banner on Saturday during Durangos Earth Day Parade on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20172972Aniston Schmidt, 11, left, Chole Valentinelli, 11, center, and Skayla Rozak, 8, make flower art pounding flower petals on to cloth on Saturday during Earth Day celebrations at Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21423000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21383000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18763000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17923000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1910300030002000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Showing love for mother earth
Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday
Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on FridayDawson Mclnnes of Durango High School watches his hit on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13302010Austin Romero of Durango High School fires a pitch to the batter on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23691500Dylan Burns of Durango High School dives back to first base on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14362010Austin Romero of Durango High School fires a pitch to the batter on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)32342730Jack Englund of Durango High School makes an out in center field on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23481500Dylan Burns of Durango High School tries to get to third base on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15482010Landin Padilla of Durango High School launches the ball on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13352010Dawson Mclnnes of Durango High School catches a foul ball for an out on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17321500Ian Szura of Durango High School dives for the ball that is just past his reach on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13342010Dawson McInnes of Durango High School is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14972010Landin Padilla of Durango High School makes a catch at short stop and throws the runner out on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22592248Ian Szura of Durango High School takes a lead off of first base on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Durango High School first year varsity baseball head coach Austin Anderson talks with his team on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1399201020101334Ian Szura of Durango High School dives for the ball that is just past his reach on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand Junction
DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday
Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competitionEvent wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on SundaySkiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17302400Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17652100Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14242400Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17482400Spectators look on during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14542400Spectators look on during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400A competitor raises him arms up in celebration as spectators cheer during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1711240024001730Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competition
Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboardersSome touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun0VideoYouTube48036021001765
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboarders
Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun
Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink30002262Elaina Onions, 13, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievement's. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15232010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16951500jm@durangoherald.comIce skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17063000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22293000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18641500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15192010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28992164Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19112010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10191500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16013000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11822010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12023000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16561500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17863000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21353000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16373000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16922010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15551500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14463000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18881500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27052773Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19981500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13432010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17581500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22623000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15811500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14873000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17193000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21013000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18733000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20122010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)37733826Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22303000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)33392565Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23393000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17451500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17071500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13323000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15213000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12103000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22841500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10803000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12592010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12012010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11983000Morgan Crawford performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18501500Morgan Crawford performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18191500Hayden Wolczick, 10, and Audra Gustafson, 11, perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17711500 Kaitlin McCullough, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19751500Corvin Hendrickson, 15, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20111500Aislinn Jordan, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15562010Aislinn Jordan, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19661500Aislinn Jordan, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21241500Elaina Onions, 13, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22623000Elaina Onions, 13, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24263000Kaitlin McCullough, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21702010Kaitlin McCullough, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20071500Corvin Hendrickson, 15, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21681500Lucy VanBuskirk, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15841500Lucy VanBuskirk, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20701500
Photos: Figure skaters show off their skills
Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink
Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibitDebi Craig, who graduated Durango High School in 1975, looks through a 1934 yearbook for a picture of her father in-law on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit in the old high school on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20343000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19623000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20993000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22423000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11922010Durango School District 9-R hosts a moving sale and the “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1758300030001962Items in Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education Exhibit” on Saturday in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit
Photos: Durango boys lacrosse faces MontroseThe Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoonJeffery Munger of Durango High School fires a shot at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13292010Owen Carozza of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15622010Owen Carozza of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15862010Cruz Martinez of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20552010Logan Gurule of Durango High School gets past his Montrose High School defender and scores a goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20411500Henry Huff of Durango High School fires a shot at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17751500Zoell Lhomi Nuppa of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19601500Durango High School goalie Dante Devitre makes a stop on Saturday while playing Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13832010Rusty Crossland of Durango High School is tripped by a Montrose High School player on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14652010Logan Gurule, number 28, of Durango High School is congratulated by teammate Rusty Crossland after scoring a goal against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1845201020101465Rusty Crossland of Durango High School is tripped by a Montrose High School player on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango boys lacrosse faces Montrose
The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball takes on MSU DenverSkyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen FieldHannah Rutherford of Fort Lewis College puts down a sacrifice bunt against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16232400Amiee Shanks of Fort Lewis College fires a pitch against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16952100Cara Daugherty (11) of Fort Lewis College waits to see what happens at the plate while playing defense against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16642100Briana Jorgensen of Fort Lewis College makes contact at the plate against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17882400Alexia Boring of Metropolitan State University of Denver steals second base against Alex Tenorio of Fort Lewis College in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1757240024001623Hannah Rutherford of Fort Lewis College puts down a sacrifice bunt against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball takes on MSU Denver
Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field
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