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‘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

Pagosa ‘leaped ahead’ with pickleball courts

The town of Pagosa Springs has leaped ahead of Durango in the pickleball challenge. Pagosa Springs just opened eight outdoor pickleball courts in its city park. Scores of Durango retirees wi...

DATE: Aug 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Flat topography not a prerequisite’

A recent letter about a roundabout for Malfunction Junction is factually inaccurate. Modern roundabouts have similar limitations regarding street grade as intersections controlled by other m...

DATE: Aug 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango30002045The honor guard is seen as “Taps” is played during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002053More than a hundred people attended the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001957More than a hundred people attended the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002058Cyrus Nabors, a La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy, salutes after placing a wreath at the Veterans Memorial at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000More than a hundred people attended the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002352Veteran Joe Perino recites a poem as Chris Bartlett and Jill Williams listen during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001994Brayton Thurber, a La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy, places a wreath at the Veterans Memorial at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 9751685The honor guard is seen as “Taps” is played during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 60004000Melinda Fagner places a wreath on a veteran’s headstone at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001780The honor guard is seen as “Taps” is played during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002131Jolleen Myers places a wreath on her husband, Louis Myers’, headstone at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Louis Myers served in the U.S. Navy. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002250Durango Fire Protection District brought its ladder truck and a flag to the entrance of Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango
Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night20101504Josie Phare of Durango High School fights for a loose ball with Olivia Chavez, left, and Peyton Begaye of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001748Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School blocks the shot of Shahiyena John of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101514Ryne Neiman of Durango High School puts up a shot over Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001739Eden Reed of Piedra Vista High School plays defense against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101265Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays defense against Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 9751182Josie Phare of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001679Shahiyena John of Piedra Vista High School fights to put up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001872Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School fights off the Piedra Vista High School defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001817Kaleigh Roan of Durango High School fights for a rebound while playing Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101632Kaleigh Roan, left, and Aysia Matthews of Durango High School fight for the ball with Peyton Begaye of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001747Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School drives through the Piedra Vista High School defense to put up a shot on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101486Eden Reed of Piedra Vista High School looks to put up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101575Ryne Neiman of Durango High School blocks the shot of Jaime Pierce of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001897Claire Goodwin of Durango High School puts up a shot over Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001610Josie Phare of Durango High School looks to get around the defense of Chloe Hickman of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001619Kaleigh Roan of Durango High School fights for a rebound with Olivia Chavez of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High School
Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night
Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango30002129Zia Fadil and Rebekah Quayle have their picture taken with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 48433617Sharon Evans waits to have her books wrapped in the trailer in front of Maria’s Bookshop during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000The Durango Police Department has a fun time during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002292DJ Grove spins music at Charvera boutique during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001868Ezekiell Ping, 16, a 4-H member, sells s’mores with the help of Sarah Jacobson for an agriculture learning trip to Europe during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001998Group Shower performs in front of Maria’s Bookshop during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002002Outdoor vendors set up in front of Primi Pasta & Wine Bar during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Santa waves in front of the 11th Street Station during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002091DJ Grove spins music at Charvera boutique during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000The Starter Hotel during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001928The Vineyard Church offers cookies during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002041Cherry Odelberg plays at Lively, a boutique, during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002020The s’mores bar is a favorite stop during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002088A choir sings during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001933Fridays with Phil, from Bayfield, perform during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002313Children pose for a picture with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango
Photos and video: Singing with Santa30002003Santa Claus arrives Friday during the Singing with Santa event at Buckley Park before making his way to the stage to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101397The LB Choir sings Christmas carols Friday as the crowd awaits the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 0VideoYouTube48036020101519Children and adults gather around a table to write letters to Santa Claus before placing them in the North Pole mailbox on Friday during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001744Santa Claus arrives on Friday for the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park before making his way to the stage to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101340After Santa Claus sang Christmas carols at the Singing with Santa event on Friday, the crowd in Buckley Park counted down from 10 before flipping the switch on the Community Christmas Tree that is covered with 1,750 lights. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101489All eyes are on Santa Claus during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park on Friday as he waves to children from the stage while singing Christmas carols. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101279Santa Claus arrives on Friday during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park making his way to the stage to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101389Santa Claus visits with children during the Singing with Santa event on Friday in Buckley Park. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101444All eyes are on Santa Claus during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park on Friday as he waves to children from the stage while singing Christmas carols. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Santa Claus waves to children Friday from the stage in Buckley Park as he starts to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos and video: Singing with Santa
Photos: Durango Turkey Trot30002051Mandy Morford runs in an inflatable turkey costume with La Plata Family Medicine co-workers during the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. According to race officials, this year’s event set a record with 730 registered participants for the 5-mile race and 279 for the 1-mile kids run. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 47543235Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001876Runners finish up the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002170Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002038Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001603Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101440Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002199Milo Kolegas, 6, high-fives runners as they compete in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002250Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101293The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001946Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002246Keith Baker juggles while running in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001056Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001371Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001529Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners line up at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001877Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101340Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101663Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101724Bret Wilson congratulates fellow runners after fishing the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101115Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101241Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101378Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001829Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101541Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101449Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101596Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001882Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001845Julian Ryter places third in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001684Clayton Wolfe places second in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101503Caitlin Jones wins the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001569Zia Fadil places second in the women's Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 2010723Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001825Rebekah Quayle places third in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002017Charlie Dillman wins the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango Turkey Trot
Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday20101146Durango High School readies to take on Heritage High School on Saturday before the start of the state quarterfinals playoff game at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)3000834Durango High School readies to take on Heritage High School on Saturday before the start of the state quarterfinals playoff game at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101416Durango High School head varsity football coach Hunter Holmes supports his quarterback, Grady Feeney, as the playoff game against Heritage High School comes to an end on Saturday with DHS losing at home. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002196Gus Halls of Durango High School runs the ball for a touchdown against Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001836Mason Miller of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001808Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School looks for his receiver while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002194Dylan Burns of Durango High School kicks off while playing Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101478Durango High School football players hug each other after the loss of the state quarterfinals playoff game against Heritage High School on Saturday. 15001787Gus Halls of Durango High School fights for yards against Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101537Presley English of Durango High School intercepts a Heritage High School pass during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101510Durango High School cheerleaders cheer during the Heritage High School state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101214Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School fights through a tackle while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101459Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101504Rashad Reece, left, and Presley English of Durango High School rush a Heritage High School punt in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101424Owen Cheatham, left, and Hayes Fancher of Durango High School tackle a Heritage High School running back during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001714Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School fights through a tackle while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101743Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School fumbles while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002079Presley English of Durango High School intercepts a Heritage High School pass during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101604Durango High School cheerleaders stand on the sidelines during the Heritage High School state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001455Durango High School football head coach Hunter Holmes consoles his player Sebastian Tripp as the state quarterfinals playoff game against Heritage High School comes to an end on Saturday, with DHS losing at home. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101322Durango High School readies to take on Heritage High School on Saturday before the start of the state quarterfinals playoff game at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffs
Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday
Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home20101669Cassius Carmichael, left, and Nathan Penney of Fort Lewis College plays go for a Western New Mexico University loose ball on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002223Keither Florence of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot over a Western New Mexico University defender on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001759Jaxon Smith of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002065Massal Diouf of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101401Yorgio Golesis of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101129Massal Diouf of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot over a Western New Mexico University defender on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002084Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dribbles behind his back with the ball while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001375Nathan Penney of Fort Lewis College defends the inbound pass while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101331Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001487Jaxon Smith of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002100Fort Lewis College mens basketball head coach Jordan Mast watches his team play Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002023Donald Bangham, Jr. of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001840Yorgio Golesis of Fort Lewis College calls out instructions while playing Western New Mexico University on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home
Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener54893534Josie Davis of Fort Lewis College guards the inbound pass while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101692Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College plays defense against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001715Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College plays defense against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101430Ashten Martinez of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001713Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College is fouled putting up a shot while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001663Deniece Ryan, left, and Makaya Porter of Fort Lewis College play defense against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9751350Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College steals the ball while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101483Makaya Porter of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101457Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College is fouled putting up a shot while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101883Natalie Guanella of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101615Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101298Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001880Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College gets caught in a pick while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101394Josie Davis of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101302Fort Lewis College womens basketball head coach Lauren Zuniga has a conversation with a referee during the St. Edward’s University game on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001664Katie Lamb of Fort Lewis College looks to put up a shot against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001655Katie Lamb of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001874Josie Davis of Fort Lewis College plays defense against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001694Alemaualii Fonoti of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001895Katie Lamb of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101383Josie Davis of Fort Lewis College plays defense against St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101462Claudia Palacio Gámez of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)jm@durangoherald.com9751596Josie Davis of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener
Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs20101267Presley English of Durango High tackles a Ponderosa High School player on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101651Mason Miller of Durango High signals that DHS recovered a fumble while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001745Durango High School marching band plays during the Ponderosa High School game on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001899Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High tries to go up and over the line for a touchdown against Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001284Durango High School head coach Hunter Holmes watches a play while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001838Dawson McInnes of Durango High looks down field as teammate Sebastian Tripp looks for a block while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001787Warren Uptain of Durango High tackles a Ponderosa High School runner on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001970Dylan Burns of Durango High watches his extra-point kick go through the goalposts while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002121Kaedon Martinez of Durango High breaks a Ponderosa High School tackle on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101297Durango High School head varsity coach Hunter Holmes talks with his players while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001707The stands were full during the Ponderosa High School game on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101411JJ Vickers of Durango High School sacks the Ponderosa High School quarterback on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002209JJ Vickers of Durango High School celebrates sacking the Ponderosa High School quarterback on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001870Presley English of Durango High School breaks up a Ponderosa High School pass on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101327Durango High School quarterback Grady Feeney watches the defense play against Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002485Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High fights to the goalline while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101497Dawson McInnes of Durango High School tries to bring in a pass while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001697Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High celebrates his rushing touchdown against Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101782Presley English of Durango High School breaks up a pass while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101571Carson Palmer, left, and Presley English of Durango High School make a tackle while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001843Ayden Casias of Durango High School celebrates sacking the Ponderosa High School quarterback on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001639Owen Cheatham of Durango High School sacks the Ponderosa High School quarterback on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001606Oliie Peterson of Durango High School tries to bring in a pass while playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002022Sebastian Tripp of Durango High School runs the ball against playing Ponderosa High School on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001460Hayes Fancher of Durango High School closes in on the Ponderosa High School quarterback on Saturday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs
Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals20101732Dannon Yake of Fort Lewis College fights for the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101960Rachel Peebles of Fort Lewis College passes the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001782Abigail Nkrumah of Fort Lewis College takes control of the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001675Renee Junna of Fort Lewis College heads the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001786Rachel Peebles of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002323Fort Lewis College goalie Trinity Lujan makes a stop while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002149Josie Coulter of Fort Lewis College fights for the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101519Renee Junna of Fort Lewis College passes the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101694Rozlin Gomez of Fort Lewis College passes the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101886Danielle Gonzales of Fort Lewis College fights her way down the field while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101966Abila Tapia of Fort Lewis College goes for the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001587Fort Lewis College goalie Trinity Lujan keeps an eye on the field while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001874Rozlin Gomez of Fort Lewis College fights for the ball while playing Regis University on Sunday during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament game
Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals
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