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Mastering Your Cravings: The Key to Weight Loss Success

When embarking on a new “diet”, one of the most significant hurdles can be overcoming cravings. These cravings often stem from old habits and can make sticking to your diet challenging. Howe...

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The hidden power of hydration: Unlocking the benefits of electrolytes

When trying to drop weight, we often overlook one of the most crucial aspects of our health – hydration. Did you know that even mild dehydration can affect your weight, mood, energy levels, ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The key to long-term weight maintenance: Reverse dieting

After reaching your desired weight, the journey to maintaining a healthy lifestyle continues beyond the scale. One strategy often overlooked but crucial for long-term success is “reverse die...

DATE: Apr 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Igniting Your Body's Engine: Unveiling the Secrets of Metabolism for Lasting Wellness

In the symphony of health and wellness, the metabolism stands as the conductor orchestrating the intricate dance of energy within our bodies. It is the silent force that determines how effic...

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Fueling your metabolism: The key to weight loss

When it comes to achieving your weight loss goals, understanding the role of macronutrients in your diet can be a game-changer. These essential nutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and dietar...

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Navigating social pressures during holiday weight loss: Giving yourself the gift of health

The holiday season is upon us, and for many, it's a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, for those on a weight loss journey, it can also be a period filled with social pressur...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Unlocking secret to shedding pounds: Reading food labels

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle and achieving weight loss goals, one often overlooked but crucial tool is right at our fingertips: the food label. We see them on nearly every packaged...

DATE: Nov 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The Digestion-Weight Loss Connection: A Guide to a Happier Gut

Are you looking to shed a few pounds while feeling healthier and more energetic? Your digestive system might hold the key to your weight loss goals. One of the key players in this intricate ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Unlocking the power of meal timing

One of the most often overlooked aspects of a diet when trying to drop weight is not what to eat, but when to eat. Think of your body as a finely tuned machine, and the way you time your mea...

DATE: Sep 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The art of visualization

Imagine this: You’re on a voyage toward your ideal weight, working hard to become the healthiest version of yourself. Yet, every now and then, you hit a roadblock that makes progress seem da...

DATE: Aug 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

8 tips for weight loss

Embarking on a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve struggled with it for years. However, it’s crucial to maintain a positive mindset to achieve lasting success. H...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The art of mindful eating: Savoring every bite

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you eat without really paying attention to what you’re doing? You might be watching TV or scrolling through your phone while gobbling down a meal. But wh...

DATE: Jun 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

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Photos: It’s about to get creative in IgnacioThe Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening56533913The Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday nears completion. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The clay room inside of the Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001554A clay piece in the clay room inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002167The Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday nears completion. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001967Several different artists work inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The break room inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The gallery area inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002051The clay room inside of the Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The flex area inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Friday can be used as a stage, teaching area, exhibits and parties. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001863Several different artists work inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001874The new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio its across from the Ignacio Community Library on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002343Several different artists work inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001886Several different artists work inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001876Several different artists work inside of the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001921The new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001917Meg McDonald, co-founder of the Dancing Spirits co-op, hangs art in the new Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio on Goddard Avenue on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: It’s about to get creative in Ignacio
The Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening
51843456Riders prepare to take on the hill during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb event at Purgatory Resort Sunday. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)Photos: Hill Climb at Purgatory Resort heats up on SundayHundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event51843456Dirt bike riders turn out for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb event as part of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)51843456A rider takes to the hill for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb event as part of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)51843456Spectators gather on the beach at Purgatory Resort to watch the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)51843456Motorcycles fill the parking lot at Purgatory Resort Sunday day for the Hill Climb. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)51843456This year's Hill Climb event was the final round of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)51843456This year's Hill Climb event was the final round of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)51843456Four Corners Motorcycle Rally staff serve cold beer at the Firestone Brewing Co. 805 beer tint on Sunday. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)Dirt bike riders turn out for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb as part of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184A rider takes to the hill for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb event as part of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184Riders prepare to take on the hill during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb event at Purgatory Resort Sunday. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184Spectators gather on the beach at Purgatory Resort to watch the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Hill Climb event. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184Motorcycles fill the parking lot at Purgatory Resort Sunday day for the Hill Climb. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184This year's Hill Climb event was the final round of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184This year's Hill Climb event was the final round of the AMA Motoclimb Super Series. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184Four Corners Motorcycle Rally staff serve up cold beer at the Firestone Brewing Co. 805 beer tint on Sunday. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)34565184
Photos: Hill Climb at Purgatory Resort heats up on Sunday
Hundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event
Photos: Running on the MesaDurango Demons host cross country meet on Saturday20101441The Durango High School cross country girls run their race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001426Durango High School boys cross country team head out on the trial during their race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001634Teams get ready for the start of the boys cross county race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101275The Durango High School girls cross country team runs in its race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101401Lacy Ruggiero of Durango High School finishes her race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001822The Durango High School boys cross country team warms up before the start of its race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340The Durango High School girls cross country team runs in its race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001786The Durango High School girls cross country team is seen here before the start of the race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101142Parents and supporters cheer on the runners on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001547The Durango High School boys cross country team take off at the start of its race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19361243AJ Bannano and Caden Voss with the Durango High School boys cross country team run the course on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002251The Durango High School boys cross country team runs the course on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001934AJ Bonanno with the Durango High School boys cross country team runs the course on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002023The Durango High School girls cross country team huddles before the start of the race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101421Bryn Aggeler with the Durango High School girls cross country team finishers her race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Running on the Mesa
Durango Demons host cross country meet on Saturday
Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally returns to DurangoAnnual motorcycle event held on Saturday30002198Lots of chrome is seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)54903650A non-stop flow of motorcyclists make their way through the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)42513000A non-stop flow of motorcyclists make their way through the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002066All shoes, sizes and makes of motorcycles are seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001883Motorcycles are seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001868All shoes, sizes and makes of motorcycles are seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001342All shoes, sizes and makes of motorcycles are seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002089Lots of chrome is seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001232Vendors fill the Pavilion on Saturday at the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002072All shapes, sizes and makes of motorcycles are seen at the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001925The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally was held on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002177All shoes, sizes and makes of motorcycles are seen during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002150Johnny Wiggins helps his wife Linda Wiggins try on a helmet during the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001409A non-stop flow of motorcyclists make their way through the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally grounds on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101156The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally was held on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally returns to Durango
Annual motorcycle event held on Saturday
Video: Aztec boxer Joe Martinez training to fight live in front of Four Corners fansMartinez, who’s also fought live in Ignacio, will enter the ring Sept. 13 at McGee Park Coliseum in Farmington0VideoYouTube48036021001303(Screenshot)
Video: Aztec boxer Joe Martinez training to fight live in front of Four Corners fans
Martinez, who’s also fought live in Ignacio, will enter the ring Sept. 13 at McGee Park Coliseum in Farmington
Photos: Durango High School loses to Farmington 21-20Durango High School had its home opener against Farmington High School15001913Nathan Beal of Durango High School hits Farmington High School quarterback Waylon Schake on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340The Durango High School band entertains the crowd before the start of the DHS Farmington High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340The Durango High School band entertains the crowd before the start of the DHS Farmington High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101359Players meet at midfield before the start of the Durango High School football game against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340The Durango High School cheerleaders get the crowd going before the start of the DHS Farmington High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001735Farmington High School quarterback Waylon Schake passes the ball while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002051Durango High School while playing against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002005Michael Beck of Farmington High School goes up for a reception while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101016Durango High School cheerleaders cheer while the Demons play against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340Demons fans cheer while Durango High School plays against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001462Cayden Halliburton of Farmington High School tries to make a catch while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101387Durango High School listens in a huddle while playing against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001776Julius Arredondo of Durango High School hits Farmington High School quarterback Waylon Schake on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001503Dawson McInnis of Durango High School tackles Sebastian Delgado of Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101510Michael Beck of Farmington High School runs the ball while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001915Alex Serrano of Farmington High School makes a tackle while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)47013607The Durango High School offensive line while playing Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002136Seb Tripp of Durango High School runs the ball against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101436Will Zahradnik of Durango High School stiff arms Alex Serrano of Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001841Will Zahradnik of Durango High School stiff arms Alex Serrano of Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101762Durango High School stops Farmington High School quarterback Waylon Schake on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101159The stands were packed for Durango High School’s home opener on Friday against Farmington. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101809Ernesto Galvan of Durango High School makes a tackle while playing Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101309Michael Beck Farmington High School runs the ball while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002089Cole Pontine and Nathan Beal of Durango High School takes down Farmington High School quarterback Waylon Schake on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101441Farmington High School Waylon Schake runs the ball while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001387Jace Vigil of Farmington High School makes a catch while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001735Dawson McInnis of Durango High School runs the ball against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101796Cole Pontine of Durango High School goes for a pick while playing Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101474Seb Tripp of Durango High School runs the ball for a touchdown while playing Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002377Farmington High School Waylon Schake passes the ball while playing Durango High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101232Malakai Baier of Durango High School goes after Micheal Beck of Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101335Players meet at midfield before the start of the Durango High School football game against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101570Ryan Dugan of Durango High School escapes James Rogers while playing Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340The Durango High School band entertains the crowd before the start of the DHS Farmington High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101269Durango High School take the field before the start of Farmington High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2010782The color guard takes the field before the start of the Durango High School football game against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101097The color guard takes the field before the start of the Durango High School football game against Farmington High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101451The Durango High School band entertains the crowd before the start of the DHS Farmington High School football game on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School loses to Farmington 21-20
Durango High School had its home opener against Farmington High School
Photos: Volleyball takes the courtDurango and Bayfield High School volleyball players battle it out at DHS20101230Durango High School gets ready to play Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101436Eva Stewart, left, and Hadyn Neiman of Durango High School get a double block while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001675Kambrie Byrd of Bayfield High School goes for a kill while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2010998Devyn Edwards of Durango High School serves the ball while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101329Durango High School’s Eva Stewart and Devyn Edwards dive for the ball while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001604Evelette Hollibaugh of Bayfield High School sets the ball while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001965Avery Rike of Durango High School hits the ball over the net to Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001846Avery Shipman of Bayfield High School sets the ball while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001851Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School digs the ball while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001559Audrey Knapp of Bayfield High School hits the ball while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002201Durango High School varsity head coach Kelley Rifilato watches her team play against Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001788Aysia Mathews of Durango High School hits the ball over the net while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002005Hadyn Neiman of Durango High School hits the ball over the net while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002104Avery Rike of Durango High School digs the ball while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101529Tanna Owens of Bayfield High School hits the ball over the net while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001865Lauren Rich of Bayfield High School digs the ball while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002138Christiana Sutherlin of Bayfield High School hits the ball while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002105Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School hits the ball over the net while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101329Tanna Owens of Bayfield High School hits the ball over the net while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101271Bayfield High School head varsity coach Terene Foutz talks with her team while playing against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Volleyball takes the court
Durango and Bayfield High School volleyball players battle it out at DHS
Photos: Playing at Durango High School one last timeFormer Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter returns to her home court to play against Fort Lewis College20101312Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15001743Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)30002237Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter celebrates with her team Northern Arizona University, while playing against Fort Lewis College on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15001840Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)30002000Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter’s senior poster was on display as she and her Northern Arizona University team returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)20101007Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, far right, celebrates with her team Northern Arizona University, while playing against Fort Lewis College on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)30002000Fort Lewis College and Division I Northern Arizona University scrimmage inside Durango High School on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101256Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15002242Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter celebrates with her team Northern Arizona University while playing against Fort Lewis College on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)20101094Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)20101162Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)20101405Former Durango High School volleyball player, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)20101289Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter celebrates with her team Northern Arizona University while playing against Fort Lewis College on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15001886Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter, now playing with Northern Arizona University, returns to her home court at DHS on Saturday to play against Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)
Photos: Playing at Durango High School one last time
Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter returns to her home court to play against Fort Lewis College
Video: Four smoke stacks fall at San Juan Generating Station Former employees and area residents watch decommissioned power plant’s smoke stacks fall on Saturday0VideoYouTube48036036002401The implosion of the San Juan Generating Station smoke towers implosion commences on Saturday, August 24, 2024, north Water Flow, New Mexico. (Curtis Ray Benally/Special to the Tri-City Record)
Video: Four smoke stacks fall at San Juan Generating Station
Former employees and area residents watch decommissioned power plant’s smoke stacks fall on Saturday
Gallery: A new beginningFirst day at Park Elementary School30001875Hillary Wolfe takes a picture of Arlo Barton, 9, on his first day of school in the third grade on Tuesday at Park Elementary School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002099Gina Ott walks around her third grade class getting to know students on Tuesday at Park Elementary School during the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Lots of chalk drawings in front of Park Elementary School on Tuesday welcoming students on the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 28962187Cusson Konz, 7, high-fives the Park Elementary School mascot on Tuesday on the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 29671991Lots of chalk drawings in front of Park Elementary School on Tuesday welcoming students on the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002092Hillary Wolfe and Jillian Barton, 4, drop off Arlo Barton, 9, for his first day of school in the third grade on Tuesday at Park Elementary School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Aria Gutierrez, 7, high-fives the Park Elementary School mascot on Tuesday on the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002114Karson Overall, 6, enters Park Elementary School with a smile on Tuesday on the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001787Lots of chalk drawings in front of Park Elementary School on Tuesday welcoming students on the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002231Summer Horn, 5, colors in her kindergarten class during the first day of school at Park Elementary School. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001918A sign out front of Gina Ott’s third grade class on Tuesday at Park Elementary School during the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002197Summer Horn, 5, colors in her kindergarten class during the first day of school at Park Elementary School.(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002078Students lineup up outside of Park Elementary School before heading inside for first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002244Lynn Stevens talks with students Aidan Cavanaugh, 5, Emma Lake, 5, and Charlie Flom, 5, in her kindergarten class at Park Elementary School during the first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 25322112Colleen Wilcox, hugs her son Jackson Hayden, 7, on Tuesday while dropping him off at Park Elementary School for his first day in the second grade. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001772Students lineup up outside of Park Elementary School before heading inside for first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002170Students lineup up outside of Park Elementary School before heading inside for first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002045Students lineup up outside of Park Elementary School before heading inside for first day of school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Gallery: A new beginning
First day at Park Elementary School

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