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Know the who and the what

I am a longtime, independent voter, and I try to be knowledgeable and informed with my vote. That said, I admit to frequently skipping over numerous contested offices and positions on the ba...

DATE: Oct 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Clark, Simpson addressing real issues

Responding to recent letter attacking candidates Clark Craig (HD59) and Cleave Simpson (SD6) for supporting the Dobbs supreme court decision. This decision returns the issue to the states wh...

DATE: Oct 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 131

I had the honor of representing Durango and surrounding areas for over a decade in the state Legislature, and the accomplishments I’m most proud of are those that required legislators from a...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for Adam Frisch

I know both Congressional District 3 candidates Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch. Both are capable men. Frisch, I met when he stood in a hot crowded room and talked about being a gun owner, defende...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump an ‘imperfect’ vessel

The Herald’s editorial endorsing Kamala Harris for president was a treasure. Giving a factual context about Trump’s record is exactly why local news by local people is necessary for a fu...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Frisch for the sake of the country

The Herald got one thing very right in endorsing “Harris for the sake of the country.” Unfortunately, you missed the boat regarding our CD3 race. Both Frisch and Hurd have strengths. But...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Know the ramifications of Amendment 79

I was brought up in a household where politics were not discussed. I thought my parents’ silence was due to complacency. On the contrary, in their silence, they were weighing out the consequ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

How 1A can impact local workforce housing

At the end of 2023, I made a passionate plea for the community to house our workforce in La Plata County, given the rising costs that are pushing many of our friends and neighbors out of the...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Amendment 79: It’s about two lives

The one that lives and the one that dies. If you are religious, consider the sixth commandment – thou shalt not kill/murder. If you are not religious, consider the laws of our country – peop...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Yes’ on Ballot Issue 4A

The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) was an amendment to the Colorado Constitution passed by voters in 1992 that limits the amount of revenue governments in the state can retain and spend. ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ignore the messaging from outside money – vote Clark Craig

Outside money is sending the wrong message to our HD59 counties, aiming to divide us when we need unity and leadership. Over $220,000 from outside PACs like Colorado Way Forward has been spe...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We should be worried about World War III

I’m not worried about the price of eggs or the cost of gasoline these days. According to new statistics, the U.S. economy has bounced back faster and stronger from COVID-19 than any other co...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Photos: Durango, Farmington girls basketball face off at DHSFarmington came away with a 49-45 win20101358Durango High School plays Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School steals the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20641500Mariah Maestas, left, and Claire Goodwin of Durango High School trap Alidah Thomas of Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21341500Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays defense against Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18681500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School pushes the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17781500Aaliyah Archuleta of Farmington High School puts up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21811500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shotl while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20741500Chenoa Parrish of Farmington High School steals the ball while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15131500Caris Dale of Farmington High School puts up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21941500Chenoa Parrish of Farmington High School steals the ball while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22111500Ellie White of Durango High School tries to get rid of the ball as Kjani Anitielu of Farmington High School plays defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22551500Ellie White puts up a shot as Kjani Anitielu of Farmington High School tries to block it on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17901500Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School steals the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24482010Mariah Maestas of Durango High School drives to the basket as Aaliyah Archuleta Farmington High School plays defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School drives to the basket while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20721500Lilly Fitzpatrick puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19661500Ellie White puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15551500The Farmington High School bench celebrates a basket while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13152010
Photos: Durango, Farmington girls basketball face off at DHS
Farmington came away with a 49-45 win
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19943000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17431500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20373000The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18223000Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14632010Zia Fadil wins the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 39042736Luke Swenk places third in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15682010The Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19903000Bearron Kee places second in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21961500The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12673000The 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17511500Wayde Hall wins the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16312010The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17593000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17441500Runners lineup for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10532010Runners lineup for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11513000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1133975The 2024 Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16401500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11432010Ryan Kirk finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13372010Kevin Brown finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17731500Maggie Yount places third in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17412010Paul S. finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15301500Caitlin Jones places second in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17621500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16911500Christian Castellon, 14, shows up for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22501500Richelle Entenmann, left, and Meagan Peach run in the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 24423000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kid’s run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 2065300030001822The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving
Photos: Durango High School footballDHS football takes a loss in the second round of playoffs20101547Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Cully Feeney of Durango High School breaks up a pass while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21402010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14992010Gage Voiles of Durango High School puts pressure on Heritage High School quarterback Jamison Seese on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16571500Ernesto Galvan of Durango High School looks to block as the play developed against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12612010Will Zahradnik of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19481500Peyton Dike of Durango High School breaks a tackle against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16962010Durango High School stops the Heritage High School run on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14572010Durango High School stops the Heritage High School run on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 26882324Mason Miller of Durango High School makes a long catch while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22091500Gage Voiles of Durango High School puts pressure on Heritage High School quarterback Jamison Seese on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13482010Durango High School Red Pride Band plays during the Heritage High School game on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13402010Ryan Dugan of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15422010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15472010
Photos: Durango High School football
DHS football takes a loss in the second round of playoffs
Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in DurangoPatrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)37395608Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)35865379Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)34395158Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33695053Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33965094Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)39415911Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54973665Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)36275441Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)26203930Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)30494573Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)4160624056083739(Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in Durango
Photos: Fort Lewis College football defeats NM HighlandsFLC wins its last home game of the season against New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at FLC20101516Stone Walker, quarterback for Fort Lewis College scrambles on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker launches a touchdown pass to Jamille Humphrey while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21861500Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College brings in a touchdown pass while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17441466Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College brings in a touchdown pass while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20671500Fort Lewis quarterback Stone Walker celebrates with Jamille Humphrey after Humphrey’s touchdown reception while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17891500Fort Lewis College plays New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field as a break in the clouds show snow-covered mountains from the recent storms. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19523000Fort Lewis College head football coach Johnny Cox celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17851500Peyton Buschlen of Fort Lewis College makes a tackle against New Mexico Highlands University’s Jacob Ledesma IV on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17961500Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker throws a pass on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17622010Calvin Raab of Fort Lewis College makes a catch and keeps the ball after a big hit while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18372010Calvin Raab of Fort Lewis College makes a catch and keeps the ball after a big hit while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13912010Thomas Bearden of Fort Lewis College snaps the ball while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12682010Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker scrambles on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15162010Orlando Guevara of Fort Lewis College runs the ball against New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19851500Jacob Penney, left, and Juma Kashanda of Fort Lewis College make a tackle on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19792010Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College scores another touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16351500Fort Lewis College celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16622010Fort Lewis College fans celebrate a touchdown on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14192010Jack Hanenburg of Fort Lewis College goes after the New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18341500Hunter Villavicencio of Fort Lewis College fakes a punt for a first down and extra yardage against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16671500Walter Stauffer of Fort Lewis College goes after the New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16332010Stone Walker, quarterback for Fort Lewis College throws a pass on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 24931500
Photos: Fort Lewis College football defeats NM Highlands
FLC wins its last home game of the season against New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at FLC
Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracksFinal phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue0VideoYouTube48036030002071Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002050A Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad engine goes over the new tracks on Tuesday that have been put in place along with new signaling infrastructure at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 300300
Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracks
Final phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue
Photos: Marching for women’s rightsDurango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main AvenueAfter gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)37256000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19853000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21633000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20553000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21092010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Ava Allan, 17, one of several speakers during the Womens March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20273000Barbara McLachlan, term limited Colorado District 59 representative, speaks during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, morning at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17423000Durango Rising Poet Laureat, Zoe Golden, reds some of her poetry during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16282010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13752010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20003000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10743000Vanessa George holds a sign during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21373000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19253000Kelly MacLaurin was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15561500Tracy Jones was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13311500About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22633000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18381500After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15653000Beatriz Garcia was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15082010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2024150030002137Vanessa George holds a sign during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Marching for women’s rights
Durango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main Avenue
Photos: Durango High School football DHS beat Vista Ridge 20-14 at home Friday night20101451Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney looks to pass against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Nathan Beal of Durango High School hits Vista Ridge High School quarterback on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17151500Ryan Dugan of Durango High School runs against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15392010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21471500Mason Miller, center, of Durango High School celebrates with teammates his touchdown against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14252010Kaedon Martinez of Durango High School breaks up a Vista Ridge High School pass in the end zone on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18701500Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14292010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16722010Dawson McInnis of Durango High School intercepts a Vista Ridge High School pass at the goal line on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18651500Durango High School takes the field before the start of the Vista Ridge High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13402010Durango High School marching band before the start of the Vista Ridge High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20263000Durango High School marching band before the start of the Vista Ridge High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12762010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney looks to pass against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14512010Durango High School football varsity interim head coach Ryan Woolverton while playing Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12892010Will Zahradnik of Durango High School catches a pass against Vista Ridge High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19061500Durango High School defense blocks a Vista Ridge High School point after attempt on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11782010
Photos: Durango High School football
DHS beat Vista Ridge 20-14 at home Friday night
Gallery: Animals, super heroes and other creatures take over Main Avenue62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)46583105Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)52883525Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)37235584Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54123608Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)47203147Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)53763584Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)59773985Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33635045Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)39505925Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)35615342Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)57583839Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Cindi, Jason, Alden and Soren in their creative Jurassic Park costume strolling down Main Avenue. Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)31514727Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)52933529Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54833655Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54693646Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)38115717Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)52623508Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)50293353Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)47103140Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54853657Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)53633575Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)36065409The Firle Family – Brian, Lisa and Lucy – dress up as flamingos on Halloween to go trick-or-treating in downtown Durango. Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Jacob and Kira Gullion hand out candy to trick-or-treaters in downtown Durango. Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160The Kulovitz family, including Weston, Kimmy, Gwenivere and Genevieve, bring Dr. Seuss to life in their colorful costumes while trick-or-treating in downtown Durango. Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)34605190Arlo Davis proudly showcases his homemade Wall-E costume while trick-or-treating in downtown Durango. Dozens of children and their parents participated in downtown Durango's Children's Halloween event Thursday on Main Avenue and East Second Avenue, in which 75 businesses and other agencies handed out candy. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Thursday during the downtown Durango Halloween trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)40006000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Sunday during the downtown Durango trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)60004000Children and parents stopped by The Durango Herald offices Thursday during the downtown Durango Halloween trick-or-treat event. (Durango Herald)
Gallery: Animals, super heroes and other creatures take over Main Avenue
Photos: A fun and spooky day at schoolAnimas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13442010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13372010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19982010Animas Valley Elementary School Principal Michol Brammer and Vice Principal Alison Layman during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School paraeducator Rhyse Fairchild and students Tobin McSween, 5, left, and Tommy Lile, 5, during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22943000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21753000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21971500Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13552010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19011500Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19391500Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14652010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16932010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14572010Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14551500Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21991500Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18991500Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19593000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21133000Animas Valley Elementary School students showoff their costumes during the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1943300030002113Animas Valley Elementary School students lineup for the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class sharing treats with parents and classmates.(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001959Animas Valley Elementary School students lineup for the school’s Halloween parade on Thursday before going back to class sharing treats with parents and classmates.(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: A fun and spooky day at school
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