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Bayfield boys basketball wins regional championship

Bayfield boys basketball defeats Academy High School on Saturday at BHS, moving on to the Elite 8 in the state playoffs.

Fort Lewis College basketball in RMAC semifinals

Fort Lewis College Men's basketball take on and defeat Adams State on Friday night during the semi finals of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament.

IHS girls basketball

Ignacio High School girls take on the Sanford Indians in the first round of the Regional Basketball Tournament Region 8 Bracketl game on Friday in Ignacio.

Photos: Paying final respects to one of their own

After-hours archery club

Goods for the Woods hosts an after-hours archery club, which gives hunters and hobbyists something to do in the winter and keeps their skills sharp.

Photos: March 1 proclaimed Ed Zink Day in Durango and Colorado

Photo: These two breweries make a nice pair

Alan Simons, left, managing brewer at Dry Dock Brewing in Aurora, and Ken Martin, head brewer at Steamworks Brewing Co., talk Thursday at Steamworks about the process of brewing this…

Fort Lewis men’s basketball in RMAC tournament quarterfinals

Fort Lewis men's basketball in the first round of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference take on Western State Colorado University at FLC.

Fort Lewis College Men’s hoops

Fort Lewis College Men's basketball battle it out with Westminster College on Saturday night at FLC.

Fort Lewis College women’s basketball

Fort Lewis College women's basketball plays the last game of the regular season against Westminster College on Saturday night

Photos: Cyclists brave cold temps for Bike to Work Day

DHS Crucible

Durango High School Troupe 1096 brings Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible" to the stage.

Photo: Tip-a-Cop donations support Special Olympics athletes

Storm covers mountain passes

A winter snowstorm moved through Southwest Colorado creating fun for snow lovers and keeping Colorado Department of Transportation crews busy.

MeToo march

More than 300 people took part in the #MeToo March and Rally on Saturday in Durango to speak out against sexual assault and harassment.

Rethinking fire in the San Juan National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service is rethinking how it uses fire to control growth and prevent catastrophic wildfires.

Photos: Generations gather to celebrate 100th birthday

Photos: Galloping Goose No. 5 is ready to run on Durango’s rails

Photos: La Plata County doesn’t completely escape winter

Val Russell

Val Russell, a professional trapeze artist who founded her own performance group, Valeria’s Wings, now teaches aerial acrobatics in Durango.

Photos: Hundreds turn out for ‘Night to Shine’

Night to Shine

Hundreds of people attended "Night to Shine" in Durango, a prom-like experience for people with special needs.

Photo: February is tennis season at the Mason Center

Ron Margolis, left, prepares to return the ball to Matt Kenna during their tennis game Thursday at the Mason Center courts. The two have been able to play throughout the…

Durango girl’s basketball play Ignacio

Durango High School girl's defeat Ignacio High School in an exciting game on Tuesday night in Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College.

Durango High School boy’s basketball take on Ignacio

Durango High School boy's basketball nearly defeat Ignacio High School in a close game in Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College.

Photos: Perfect weather for working on the railroad

Photo: Sunday Snowdown starter

Randy Gerken, left, and Jay Swan help serve up dishes at the annual La Plata County Search and Rescue Pancake Breakfast held during Snowdown weekend on Sunday. As of 10…

Saturday’s Snowdown Events in Pictures

Snowdown Light Parade

The 2018 Snowdown Light Parade entertained in downtown Durango Friday as residents and visitors dressed to the nines in celebration of this year’s theme “A Black Tie Affair.”

Snowdown Scavenger hunt

Snowdown Scavengers beg, borrow and steal 100 items for annual hunt. Billy Goat Saloon also sponsors a stiletto heels obstacle course.