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‘Deeply saddened racist sign/statue still standing’

Dear people of the Southwest, I recently moved back to Durango after several years, and was deeply saddened and shocked to learn that the racist sign/statue by the Toh-Atin Gallery in the he...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Industrial rezone: ‘Natural treasures over profit’

I urge the Cortez City Council to be more responsive to your community concerns and not change the zoning to industrial right next to the Carpenter Natural Area. Many people in this communit...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Positive history of success’ at Carpenter Natural Area

Thirty-one years ago, my family and I led the initiative that resulted in Catharine Carpenter donating 80 acres to the city of Cortez for a natural area. From the beginning, our goals were t...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Cannot thank our educators enough’

As our area schools resume classes and as we witness the local and nationwide shortage of teachers, a gentle reminder seems in order to review the magnitude and importance of what the profes...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Rezoning ILC ‘against will of outspoken community’

Concerning the Carpenter Natural Area, I’ve been watching the steady influx of materials and equipment line the borders of the west entrance. It seems the rate and volume of occupancy at Ind...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What’s next? ‘Ouray’ Casino in Vegas?

In the recent article concerning the new Durango Casino in Las Vegas, I kind of had to chuckle. I was just talking with someone about this. Also, what others may not know is that in Las Vega...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Keep up good work, Lauren!’

We the people love the honorable U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert. Keep up the good work, Lauren! Nanette Heaney Pueblo ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Not more tired’ by writing work hours

In response to Gwen Lachelt’s comment in Sunday’s story about San Juan Basin Public Health in The Durango Herald, and the chaotic and demanding nature of the pandemic. Lachelt said, “It’s l...

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Boebert had not done her homework’

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert recently asked to meet with the La Plata County commissioners. I attended this meeting. In her statements, Boebert asserted that Colorado, and by association La Plat...

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Rezoning like snake fable with ‘little control’

The story is told of a hiker who was hiking where it was very cold. He looked down and saw a rattlesnake, which was unable to move because of the cold. The snake asked the hiker to take him ...

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘No’ to ILC rezoning: ‘Instead protect, preserve’

As longtime residents of Cortez and a family who has enjoyed the peace, tranquility and natural habitat of the Carpenter Natural Area, we urge the city to say, “no!” to the rezoning and “no!...

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

SJBPH payments: ‘Not illegal, but wrong’

On Monday, the article about COVID-19 emergency pay at San Juan Basin Public Health was eye-opening, not surprising. Officials are going to great lengths to justify former Executive Directo...

DATE: Aug 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs15001119Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School makes a tackle against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of the state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)19682010The Durango High School bench looks on while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13922010jm@durangoherald.comLila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15782010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14272010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)14292010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School saves a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)18831500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15422010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Lia Schowalter of Durango High School fights through the Riverdale Ridge High School defense on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16822010Lilly Fitzpatrick clears the ball in front of goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13662010A good-sized crowd was on hand cheering on Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12092010Lauren McClellan of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16832010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School goes after a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11191500
Photos: DHS girls soccer advances
Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs
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