Paul Smith, 14, takes advantage of unseasonably warm weather Friday to fly fish on the Animas River near the Main Street Bridge. Paul has been fly fishing for about four…
Matt Brandt of Durango tosses his Christmas tree – or Hanukkah bush as his family calls it, because his mother is Catholic and his father is Jewish – on Thursday…
The Durango Herald's year in photos 2025.cca Supporters hug after the Durango School District 9-R board members passed a resolution in January allowing the pride and Black Lives Matter flags…
Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)cca Tim Kuss uses a joystick to groom snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski…
Sheldon Morlan, left, and John Jakoby, both with the city of Durango's Streets Division, perform crack sealing Tuesday on Rio Vista Circle. Crack sealing helps preserves the longevity of city…
Kenley Jacques, a volunteer with Manna soup kitchen, loads meals into a vehicle before they get delivered to La Plata County families on Christmas Day. At least 20 volunteers prepared…
Diversified Roofing patches up the roof around the bell tower Dec. 16 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 2611 Junction St. in Durango. The roof work was part of other…
Jon Daulton, with Alpine Excavation, operates a horizontal directional drill while drilling under Alamo Street in December while installing a fiber optic pipe for Clearnetworx. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) Jon…
Chris Kurr, production manager with Ska Brewing, takes a drink of the newly released 2026 Snowdown beer, Pre-Prohibition Lager, on Thursday at the brewery. The smooth and easy-drinking beer is…
Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s annual gingerbread house contest on Tuesday on display in the…
The 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…
Carter Cliatt, with the Hillcrest Golf Club pro shop, practices his golf swing Thursday on one of two golf simulators at the club. The golf simulators are open to the…
Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night
Chad Byler drops cash into the Red Kettle as Nicole Gritis, left, and Sherry Exum-Teterson, both with the Wells Group, ring Salvation Army bells on Tuesday in front of south…
Zia 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…
Snowmaking began Monday night at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. Construction workers built a French drain in front of the new retaining wall at the bottom of the hill…
Santa 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.…
The Festival of Trees & Wreaths is on display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. People can bid on wreaths and sparkling tree décor, which is part…
Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines, left, and Noah Hauk ride Lift 1 back down on…
Mandy 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…
Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday
Cassius 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)Jerry McBride Keither Florence…
A white bike sits Thursday along South Camino del Rio near the Larry Valdez Way intersection. The bike was placed there by the city of Durango for World Day of…
Paulita Lomaomvaya, with Toh-Atin Gallery, pulls a coat out of a bag that was dropped off Tuesday for the gallery’s Annual Food and Clothing Drive to help Dine’/Navajo families in…
Josie Davis of Fort Lewis College guards the inbound pass while playing St. Edward’s University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Malia Ulery of Fort Lewis College plays…
Presley 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)Jerry McBride Mason Miller…
Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown to be held Wednesday; will also feature students’ work
Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals
Wolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver
Avery Wickes, with Ski Barn Durango, set out items on Friday for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit…
