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Seth Mulder & Midnight Run taking stage at Bluegrass Meltdown

North Dakota isn’t really a state known for its bluegrass music. While there are pockets of the genre just about everywhere throughout the country, bluegrass remains tied with the southern s...

DATE: Apr 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Ragwater to hold record-release concert

It was a little more than two decades ago when Pagosa Springs-based musicians Chris Rapp and Chris Haas began their musical partnership. Vocalist Haas had asked guitar player Rapp about play...

DATE: Apr 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Acid Wrench: ‘We just love playing live’

It began with a drum set. Local attorney Justin Bogan has always been a fan of the punk-rock, digging on classic hardcore bands from labels like SST out of Los Angeles, Sub-Pop out of Seattl...

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Durango Celtic Festival draws international musicians

Ask a few select Celtic musicians if they would travel 4,500 miles from home to play a concert in Durango, and their answer is a solid “yes.” One such musician is Paddy Callaghan, a button a...

DATE: Mar 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Horseshirt born from friendship

People often become friends because of music. Sometimes that friendship blossoms into a band. Perhaps you’re an employee in the home service business, and you’re out on a call to fix a refri...

DATE: Mar 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Chaco Canyon the subject of symphony

Musician, composer, teacher and illustrator Gary Gackstatter has always been fond of the Southwest as well as a fan of musician R. Carlos Nakai. So when Gackstatter was approaching a deadlin...

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

‘Mixed in Mancos’ bringing new energy

Erik Nordstrom is a champion of the regional music scene. He’s played scores of shows around the area as a member of bands Lawn Chair Kings and Farmington Hill, and if he’s not playing with ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

A.J. Lee and Blue Summit happy to play music

A.J. Lee’s foray into bluegrass music started with her mom and a pizza place. Her mom was a big fan of country music as well as a vocalist, playing out now and then while also coming up with...

DATE: Feb 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Surfrajettes bringing surf rock to Durango

Coastal regions aren’t the only places that can pump out surf bands. There’s great instrumental surf-rock bands everywhere, many coming from landlocked states, some even formed and reared in...

DATE: Feb 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Songwriters Showcase features Anthony D’Amato and Thom Chacon

It wasn’t hard to convince Anthony D’Amato to play a local concert. The New York City-based D’Amato has grown to love the Southwest and Durango in particular, coming to the area as a kid wit...

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Andy Thorn’s wild ride

Andy Thorn’s banjo has taken him to some incredible places. There’s the typical places you’d find someone with a banjo, like stages, of which he’s stood and played the banjo with the bands ...

DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Garrett Young Collective releases live album

It was an opening set that has now been turned into a full audio and video package. When The Garrett Young Collective opened for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on July 19 at the I-Bar Ranch in G...

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Videos & Photos

Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competitionEvent wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on SundaySkiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17302400Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17652100Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14242400Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17482400Spectators look on during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14542400Spectators look on during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400A competitor raises him arms up in celebration as spectators cheer during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1711240024001730Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competition
Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboardersSome touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun0VideoYouTube48036021001765
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboarders
Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun
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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15232010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16951500jm@durangoherald.comIce skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18641500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15192010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28992164Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19112010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11822010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12023000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16561500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17863000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21353000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16373000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16922010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15551500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14463000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18881500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27052773Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19981500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13432010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17581500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22623000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15811500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14873000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17193000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21013000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18733000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20122010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)37733826Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22303000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)33392565Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23393000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17451500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17071500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13323000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15213000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12103000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22841500Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10803000Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12592010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12012010Ice skaters perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11983000Morgan Crawford performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18501500Morgan Crawford performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18191500Hayden Wolczick, 10, and Audra Gustafson, 11, perform on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17711500 Kaitlin McCullough, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19751500Corvin Hendrickson, 15, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20111500Aislinn Jordan, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15562010Aislinn Jordan, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19661500Aislinn Jordan, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21241500Elaina Onions, 13, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22623000Elaina Onions, 13, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24263000Kaitlin McCullough, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21702010Kaitlin McCullough, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20071500Corvin Hendrickson, 15, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21681500Lucy VanBuskirk, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15841500Lucy VanBuskirk, 17, performs on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during the annual Durango Figure Skating Spring Ice Show that is at the conclusion of the Chapman Hill Ice Arena season. The show presents an opportunity for the skaters from the learn-to-skate program to showcase their skills built over the season and be recognized for their competition and testing achievements. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20701500
Photos: Figure skaters show off their skills
Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink
Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibitDebi Craig, who graduated Durango High School in 1975, looks through a 1934 yearbook for a picture of her father in-law on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit in the old high school on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20343000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19623000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20993000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22423000Items in the Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11922010Durango School District 9-R hosts a moving sale and the “107 Years of Education” exhibit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the old high school. Visitors were able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1758300030001962Items in Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education Exhibit” on Saturday in the old high school. Visitors were also able to purchase modern office furniture and equipment during the moving sale. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit
Photos: Durango boys lacrosse faces MontroseThe Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoonJeffery Munger of Durango High School fires a shot at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13292010Owen Carozza of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15622010Owen Carozza of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15862010Cruz Martinez of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20552010Logan Gurule of Durango High School gets past his Montrose High School defender and scores a goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20411500Henry Huff of Durango High School fires a shot at the Montrose High School goal on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17751500Zoell Lhomi Nuppa of Durango High School plays defense against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19601500Durango High School goalie Dante Devitre makes a stop on Saturday while playing Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13832010Rusty Crossland of Durango High School is tripped by a Montrose High School player on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14652010Logan Gurule, number 28, of Durango High School is congratulated by teammate Rusty Crossland after scoring a goal against Montrose High School on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1845201020101465Rusty Crossland of Durango High School is tripped by a Montrose High School player on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango boys lacrosse faces Montrose
The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball takes on MSU DenverSkyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen FieldHannah Rutherford of Fort Lewis College puts down a sacrifice bunt against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16232400Amiee Shanks of Fort Lewis College fires a pitch against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16952100Cara Daugherty (11) of Fort Lewis College waits to see what happens at the plate while playing defense against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16642100Briana Jorgensen of Fort Lewis College makes contact at the plate against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17882400Alexia Boring of Metropolitan State University of Denver steals second base against Alex Tenorio of Fort Lewis College in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1757240024001623Hannah Rutherford of Fort Lewis College puts down a sacrifice bunt against Metropolitan State University of Denver in an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball takes on MSU Denver
Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field
Photos: Fort Lewis’ Bob Pietrack wins Red Auerbach Coach of the Year awardHere’s a look back at the Skyhawks men’s basketball coach through the yearsBob Pietrack as a player for Fort Lewis College in 2004. (Durango Herald file)19561500Bob Pietrack, left, sits next to legendary Fort Lewis College head coach Bob Hofman. Pietrack was an assistant under Hoffman for 11 years before becoming the head coach. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)18832010Bob Pietrack as Fort Lewis College men's basketball head coach in his first year in 2016. (Durango Herald file)14702010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack, seen here in February 2016, is as focused as they come, and he demands the best from his team each game from start to finish. (Durango Herald file)12851928Fort Lewis College men's basketball head coach Bob Pietrack is in shock after winning the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Shootout championship trophy defeating the Colorado School of Mines in 2016 at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)12651928Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack watched his team overcome Colorado Mesa University in a February 2018 game that featured 92 free throws in Grand Junction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)12931928Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack had unprecedented success in his first two seasons, signing a three-year contract extension in June 2017. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)12581920Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack, left, and associated coach Daniel Steffensen, seen here in July 2020, worked hard in recruiting through the COVID-19 pandemic and landed five new players for the Skyhawks for the 2020-21 season. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)1321950Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack was described by FLC President Dene Kay Thomas as a players’ coach who respects the team and college. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)13801540Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack talks with his team on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17573000Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack reacts to an officials call on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymansium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)13732010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack reacts to an officials call on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)18101500Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack watches his team on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship game in Grand Junction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)1193950Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack cuts down the net after winning the regular season Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship game against Westminster College in 2018. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)10111600Bob Pietrack spent 11 years studying the game of basketball as an assistant coach on the Fort Lewis College staff, and now he is ready to run as the team’s new head coach. (Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo)11121540Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack talks with his team on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)14312010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack, front, and Tyler Danielson, assistant coach, along with the bench get fired up while playing Metropolitan State University of Denver in February 2023 at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)22831500Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack has delivered a conference championship and conference tournament championship along with two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances in his first two years leading the Skyhawks. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)1429950Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack, right, and associate men's basketball coach Tyler Danielson celebrate after defeating Regis University in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Central Tournament quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)16162010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack cuts down the net after defeating Regis University in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)13082010Coached up by Bob Pietrack and Daniel Steffensen, the 2015-16 Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team claimed the regular-season conference championship and now have their sights set on the RMAC Shootout. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)10531540Fort Lewis College coach Bob Pietrack has command of a team he rebuilt in the offseason after losing six seniors. With a ton of guard depth and quality big men, he has a lot of puzzle pieces to fit together this season. (Jeremy Papasso/The Daily Camera file)61698333The 2016 RMAC regular season and RMAC Shootout champion Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)12661928Fort Lewis College celebrates on Saturday, March 9, 2024, after defeating Colorado Mesa University to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship in Grand Junction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)3163564519201258Fort Lewis College men’s basketball coach Bob Pietrack wins the 2023-24 Red Auerbach Coach of the Year award. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Photos: Fort Lewis’ Bob Pietrack wins Red Auerbach Coach of the Year award
Here’s a look back at the Skyhawks men’s basketball coach through the years
Photos: DHS girls lacrosse and girls soccerDurango High School girls lacrosse loses and girls soccer wins on FridayEmily Mcvaugh of Durango High School moves the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15332010Durango High School plays Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13522010jm@durangoherald.comLaurel Dondlinger of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19871500Adde Neiman of Durango High School passes the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14251500Bella Saren of Durango High School moves the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18721500Carter Neiman of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22351500Sydney Ryan of Durango High School takes a shot at Grand Junction High School goal on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20492663Dylan Aspen of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17571500Teagan Frausto of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12471500Annabel Carithers of Durango High School looks for a shot at the Grand Junction High goal School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12992010Taylor Babcock of Durango High School fires off a shot for a goal against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19801500Jordan Meininger of Durango High School fires off a shot against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20871937Taylor Babcock of Durango High School gets a hug from teammate Jordan Meininger after scoring a goal against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16171500Silvie Bosmans of Durango High School fires off a shot for a goal against Grand Junction High goal School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1432201015001247Teagan Frausto of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: DHS girls lacrosse and girls soccer
Durango High School girls lacrosse loses and girls soccer wins on Friday
Photos: Track time at Bayfield High SchoolBHS hosts the Pine River Invitational track meet on SaturdayXavier Sutherlin of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the boys 100 meter hurdles during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16012010Vivien Chance of Bayfield High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the long jump during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20311500Aileen McManus of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the triple jump during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22111500Owen Cheatham of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the discus throw during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16701500Runners compete in the girls 1600 meter run on Saturday, March 30, 2024, during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7462010Tanner Neeley of Bayfield High School competes in the high jump on Saturday, March 30, 2024, during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12692010Owen Cheatham of Durango High School competes in the high jump on Saturday, March 30, 2024, during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16772010Jeanne Campbell of Durango High School crosses the finish line on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the girls 800-meter relay during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24361500Seb Tripp of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the boys 800-meter relay during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14212010Runners compete on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the girls 100-meter hurdles during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)6222010Will Kennedy Jones of Bayfield High School competes in the high jump on Saturday, March 30, 2024, during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17012010Gus Halls of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the boys 800-meter relay during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18301500Julianna McKown of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the triple jump during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22631500Evie Morris of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the long jump during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15371500Ethan Flores of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the boys 100-meter hurdles during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14542010Mimi Ramirez of Bayfield High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the girls 800-meter relay during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23251500Violet Isgar of Durango High School compete on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the girls 100-meter hurdles during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18471500Sean Zimmerman of Bayfield High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the boys 100-meter dash during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22731500Vivien Clance of Bayfield High School hands off to Emily Cordova Rios on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the girls 800-meter relay during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13492010Bryce Hughes of Durango High School competes on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the discus throw during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18541500Jeanne Campbell of Durango High School crosses the finish line on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the girls 800-meter relay during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2387150020101701Will Kennedy Jones of Bayfield High School competes in the high jump on Saturday, March 30, 2024, during the Pine River Invitational at Bayfield High School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Track time at Bayfield High School
BHS hosts the Pine River Invitational track meet on Saturday
Photos: Durango girls soccerDHS girls soccer fall to Montrose HS 20101366Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School goes up for the ball on Friday while playing Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango High School and Montrose High School players go up for the ball on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13882010Sydney Ryan of Durango High School goes for ball while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14262010The Durango High School band plays during the DHS girls soccer game as they play Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10892010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School plays defense on Friday against Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19401500Emily Mcvaugh of Durango High School collides on Friday with a Montrose High School player at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21781500Josie Phare of Durango High School moves the ball while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17651500Reese Dahly of Durango High School is knocked to the ground while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12952010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School grabs the ball while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20661500The Durango High School girls soccer team is introduced before they play Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19054496Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School goes up for the ball on Friday while playing Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13662010Emery Miller of Durango High School battles for the ball on Friday while playing Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15561500Reese Dahly of Durango High School goes over a Montrose High School player on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18391500Bella Saren of Durango High School battles for the ball on Friday while playing Montrose High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17241500Emily Mcvaugh of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18171500Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School grabs the ball while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19911500Durango High School players celebrate a goal by Emery Miller (#6) while playing Montrose High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10062010
Photos: Durango girls soccer
DHS girls soccer fall to Montrose HS

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