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Rapid growth, water: ‘Not just concerning; it’s alarming’

Colorado and the other six states that share the Colorado River will not solve the current water crisis without implementing intelligent land use. We can address our disconnect between water...

DATE: Aug 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Advocate, reliable source of support’ came in principal at Indigenous Wyo. school

By the time she took the dais at the Arapaho Charter High School graduation this spring, Principal Katie Law was beyond tired. She’d spent the last two days coaching students at the state tr...

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘30 bills sponsored, signed in 2024’

Recently I wrote about what we in the state Legislature did for Colorado this year; I am proud to have been a part of that team effort. This month, I present the 30 bills I sponsored and the...

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

After grief, caregiver may recognize new signs of life’

What do you have left in your life when you’ve lost the two men you loved most because of dementia? Gone are the dreams of future times together, that data bank of shared memories, that one-...

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘30 bills sponsored, signed in 2024’

Recently I wrote about what we in the state Legislature did for Colorado this year; I am proud to have been a part of that team effort. This month, I present the 30 bills I sponsored and the...

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Joys of long marriage how personal, pragmatic moosh together’

My husband, Dan Collins, died this month because of COVID-19 and pneumonia. By the time he passed, Dan had been sedated for a while, and there’s a small controversy over what was said the la...

DATE: Jul 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Mountain bikes and wilderness: ‘Must we get everything in the outdoors?’

“Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed.” — Wallace Stegner The goal of the Wilderness Act, now celebrating its 60th birthday, wa...

DATE: Jul 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Far better ways to gather, sort’ mustangs

An enduring symbol, the mustang, symbolizes the largely mythological vision of the West as a place that is wild and free, similar to the eagle and the bison. The word comes from the Spanish ...

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

When the cards you’re dealt aren’t great, hedge your bets

During the growing season of 2021, things got a little dicey here in Southwest Colorado. The winter prior, snow levels were slightly below average, which is not that unusual anymore. “Abnorm...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Beware of ‘effort to gut our public school system’

As Shane Voss appropriately noted in The Durango Herald and The Journal on June 28, state politicians continue to propose legislation that threatens public education. Even high-performing ch...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Hypocrites pretend to love neighbor next to them in pew’

The devils of despotism have come out of the closet in America. We now know that many Americans have only been pretending to love representative government, always referring with pride to “o...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘What does our money say about us?’

Any nation’s money says something about that nation. For one, a nation’s currency is broadly linked with its economic policy. As an example, the Polish government redenominated its currency ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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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
Video: Demolition Derby returns for some smashing excitement at La Plata County FairMultiple derby cars thrill the crowd Saturday in Ignacio0VideoYouTube48036030001817The La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby had people cheering on crashing cars and pickups on Saturday at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).
Video: Demolition Derby returns for some smashing excitement at La Plata County Fair
Multiple derby cars thrill the crowd Saturday in Ignacio
60004000Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) Photos: Diversity Fashion Show 34082272Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)25694992Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)20642710Model showcases Foxfire Designs clothing line during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)24152468Designer Penny Singer concludes her runway walk confidently with a smiling model after presenting her latest pieces from the Penny Singer Design line at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 16132867Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)20522052Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture. The show included an array of styles from men’s contemporary casual polo type tops with an indigenous flair to intricately designed Quinceanera dresses and authentic handmade native artisan jewelry that is sold in the Rocky Mountain gift shop in Denver, Colorado. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)60004000Designers from Breezy Designs showcase an array of their contemporary and traditionally inspired designs at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 51873595Charletta Bahe owner of Letta Lynn Designs poses with her jewelry designs on Friday, Aug. 9 at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Bahe an indigenous generational jewelry artisan says she is learning the artisan market ropes from her brothers Matthew and Elijah Bahe who have encouraged her to attend festivals with them and to utilize social media platforms and groups dedicated to Native American Jewelry. This learning process has lead her to meeting clientele, and other talented artisans (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 60004000Pictured are designs from the Letta Lynn Designs line that were also presented to spectators and on display for sale at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. Owner Charletta Bahe said, “I love challenging myself with using all different types of materials, shapes, metals and if I am using beads, while I’m at the bead store I envision something I will end up creating it and at times I do collaborate with my siblings to complete my vision with versatility in mind.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)38482472Carrasco Dance Productions founded by Daniel Carrasco, is a San Juan County award winning dance company based in Bloomfield. They perform various styles of dance from hip hop, jazz, to Folklorico, they have competed and performed at numerous events throughout New Mexico. Their studio picked up the Best Studio Award at Axis Dance Competition in March. A goal and mission of the studio is to bring dance to the community in many forms, whether they are big or small. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Carrasco -Carrasco Dance Productions)31682512Kaydence King, 19, dressed in contemporary traditional Navajo attire, walked up and down the runway aisle at the start of the event carrying a lit bundle of cedar, she waved through the wafting smoke dispersing its sweet aroma. The displayed action is traditionally known to the Indigenous as a cleansing or preparation procedure, it is believed to invite harmony and balance to the event, ceremony, or home of the person or people using it. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)16561894Indigenous fashion model Kaydence King strikes a pose during the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. King believes everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way and she strives to help others see the beauty within themselves. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)25023752Area designers from both Indigenous and Hispanic backgrounds proceeded, after their fashion designs were presented to spectators, to walk the runway for a final display accepting applause and recognition for their presentation. Pictured are designers from the Breezy Design line that was presented to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)60004000Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum.60004000Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum.60004000Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)60004000Decorations paid homage to culture and heritage along the runway. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)60004000Models showcased Indigenous and Hispanic designers at the 2024 Aeroprey Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)12901936Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)26543981Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)37583635Carrasco Dance Productions dancers including the Foklorico dancers pictured represent San Juan County, throughout New Mexico, their dance studio is located in Bloomfield. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)49683880Carrasco Dance Productions dancers performed a Reggaeton piece, the studio represents San Juan County, at competitions and performances throughout New Mexico, their studio is located in Bloomfield. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)32392203Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)60004000Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)32604890Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)27944191Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)29414412Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)42644776Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)15862379Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)20582924Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)27944191Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)20593089Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)8431751Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)38922938Model stops mid-runway to showcase a design to spectators prior to dropping to almost one knee at the end of the runway. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 25213781A model, garnered gasps from spectators who were captivated by models display as she dropped gracefully into this expressive pose at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)29694453Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)13951743Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals with roots in San Juan County. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)29414412Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)22504000Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)18912455Monty Pablo, stage name, Animas, performs his song “Country Girl” at the Farmington Museum during the 2024 Diversity Celebrated Fashion Show. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey) 41163256Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)60004000Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 60004000Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)24712285Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)28003500Mia Buck said, “I am inspired by all the models I work with. Each and every one of them bring something unique to the table and that’s beautiful and its very inspiring to learn from them” and “that being a model is being confident, setting a good example to others, and being the best we can be.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)60004000Designers displayed merchandise for sale during the show right of the entrance of the Farmington Museum after their designs were presented to spectators. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 22322790Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record) 60004000Mia Buck stands next to her mom and dad and co-model as they conclude their performance in the fashion show. Mia said, the show meant a lot to her and her family and that, “I am half Navajo and half Mexican, so to have the opportunity to represent both cultures was a pleasure.” She mentioned how she is the first in her family to be a model and its and honor to have the best support from all of them. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)60004000Kaydence is a 2023 graduate of Piedra Vista High School, and in February received her certified nursing assistant license, she is proud to represent diversity and perseverance in the fashion industry by embracing her cultural background and showcasing her heritage through her modeling career. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
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