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HR 100: Ski

Durango's Jason Schlarb teamed up with three men to conquer the Hardrock 100 course during a March ski traverse. Now, the ultra-marathon star will get his first chance to compete…

Photos of the week

Take a look back the Durango Herald's top photos of the week.

Photo: Light at the end of the canyon

Climbing out of darkness, Kyle Edmondson scales a cliff wall in Cascade Creek on Friday north of Durango.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Photo: Long summer days

A bicyclist glides along the Animas River Trail as David Faye practices his slack line technique in Schneider Park on Monday under mostly clear skies and warm temperatures. The National…

Caption This: ‘What do you mean I missed last call?’

This week’s photos come from reader Michael Lubin of his cat, Bella, who maybe has had one too many.Courtesy of Michael Lubin Coming in a close second was “Human, where…

Modern technology keeps Durango train steaming along

Fort Lewis College helps upgrade brakes with 3-D printer

Train upgrades

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad uses modern technology in the mechanical upkeep of the trains.

Photos: Art on the Animas

Photo: Take a step into the past

Ongoing search aimed at ‘finding justice for Dylan’

Investigators scour area north of Vallecito Reservoir

Search for clues in Dylan Redwine case

La Plata County Sheriff's Office led a search this week for any clues in the case of Dylan Redwine's death. Searchers combined Middle Mountain near Vallecito Reservoir.

Photo: Swooping down for a view

Veterans Homestead Project

The Veterans Homestead Project run by Greg Hopkins has made some progress helping other veterans with agriculture projects and functioning as therapy for those with PTSD.

Pictures of the week

Take a look back the Durango Herald's top photos of the week.

Fourth of July Parade

Durango Fourth of July Parade

Durango firefighters are behind July Fourth’s oohs and aahs

642 firework shells will light up the night

Setting up fireworks

Getting ready for the Durango fireworks show.

Caption This!: ‘Take paste eating to a whole new level!’

This week’s photo comes from reader Debbie Goodman who took the photo at Town Plaza in Durango.Courtesy of Debbie Goodman Coming in a close second was “Now you can lick…

Photo: A perfect day for a run

Garrison Keillor

Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” in Durango 1998

Photo: Parking exchange

Harry Lewis, a city of Durango parking enforcement officer, swaps out parking meters on Thursday on Main Avenue. The city Parking Department updates the software on the meters in the…

Show and tell: People and their parks in the Southwest

In addition to highlighting the history of the National Park Service as it celebrates its 100th year, the recently opened exhibition includes a look at the people attracted to these…

National Parks exhibit

A new exhibit of National Parks in the Southwest area.

Winds heavily damage Weaselskin Farm south of Durango

Irrigation system ripped out, leaving crops without water

Researchers netting birds in the Oxbow Preserve

Council limits Oxbow access to protect birds

Bird banding

Bird banding in Oxbow Park.

Summer Farmers Market

The Summer Durango Farmers Market is open on Saturdays in downtown Durango.

Photos of the week

Take a look back at the Durango Herald's top photos of the week.

Photo: A smooth ride, for now

As spring runoff eases and flows slacken in the Animas River, Drew Nelson and his dog, Toby, enjoy a more mellow river ride on Tuesday. The Animas River peaked at…

Forest Service restores wetlands in Falls Creek

“The life wetlands support are phenomenal,” said district ranger Matt Janowiak. “Our water rights are big enough here to expand that area, and we decided let’s do that.” In the…