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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Citizen Tour 2023John Reed was rigged with several cameras to capture the event for cycling360.co during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. The event drew hundreds of riders who challenged themselves, each other and the train on the 47-mile uphill climb from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 36915352Caitlin Fleege takes a selfie with sons Sean and Patrick, husband Shane, and Hunter Ross (obscured) at the start of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 35115010Paul Laur from Santa Fe has riden in about 20 Iron Horse events and gets ready for one more Citizen Tour in the City Market parking lot Saturday morning. The 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic drew hundreds of riders who challenged themselves, each other and the train on the 47-mile uphill climb from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 40006000Riders stop at one of several aid stations along the 47-mile route to Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Ivan Rundquist races the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 30875651Jason Shrenk and Gregg Donaldson, rear, make their way up Shalona Hill in banana costumes on a tandem bike during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Steve Boos of Bayfield stops at one of several aid stations along the 47-mile route to Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Assisting riders at the booth were Debbie Bronson and sons, Holden, 15, and 21-year-old Miles. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 40006000Elizabeth Downey from New Braunfels, Texas, stops at one of several aid stations along the 47-mile route to Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Assisting riders at the booth were Debbie Bronson and sons, Holden, 15, and 21-year-old Miles. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 40006000Citizen Tour riders make their way up Shalona Hill during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 30244032Citizen Tour riders make their way up Shalona Hill during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 25583689Brian Schlottmann and Madelane Bono get ready for the Citizen Tour at the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 35725508Citizen Tour riders begin their 47-mile uphill climb from Durango to Silverton at the start of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 31984772Dave Kirch lines up at the start of the Citizen Tour during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 37155572Citizen Tour riders line up at the start for the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, which drew hundreds of riders who challenged themselves, each other and the train on the 47-mile uphill climb from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 34264771Citizen Tour riders line up at the start for the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, which drew hundreds of riders who challenged themselves, each other and the train on the 47-mile uphill climb from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Chris Gann rides past Chad Cheeney, 7-year-old Bo and 5-year-old Bella as they play some music to support riders in the Citizen Tour of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Riders make their way from Durango toward Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 34725430Riders race the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Riders race the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Riders race the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 36605924Riders Paige Serzen, left, and Katie Koeneman make their way from Durango toward Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 20573167Riders make their way from Durango toward Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 32795209Christopher Huizenga makes his way from Durango toward Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 28294498With the Twilight Peaks in the background, Lauren Brown makes her way from Durango toward Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 33914753With Engineer Mountain in the background, riders make their way from Durango toward Silverton during the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 34195218Riders race the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald36535336Riders race the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 38405760Riders race the train through the Animas Valley during the early stage of the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Saturday morning. Photo by Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald 3706511247713426Citizen Tour riders line up at the start for the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday morning in Durango. (Josh Stephenson/Special to The Durango Herald)
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro road raceRiders take off on Saturday at the start of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8191250The women pro riders take off from the starting line on Saturday during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith10792010The peloton makes its way up the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald4801500Riders Start climbing Molas Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8691250Riders make their toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1370950Jack Odron crosses the finish line placing second the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9011250Caleb Classen crosses the finish line, winning the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1293950Riders make their toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7931250Riders make their toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Howard Grotts leads Caleb Classen up Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8571250Riders make their way up Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8781250Riders descend Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7851250Ned Overend, center, descends Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8881250Riders break away before the peloton catches them during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7761250The peloton makes its way up the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7961250Howard Grotts leads the peloton through the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9421250The peloton makes its way up the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9561250The peloton makes its way up the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8641250The peloton makes its way up the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1581950The peloton makes its way toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8721250Riders make their way toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald6931250Race fans cheer on riders as they make their way toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald5341250Riders make their way up Shalona Hill during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8141250Riders make their way toward Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7901250Courtney Fuller takes a selfie on Saturday before the start of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro road race. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8801250Sarah Sturm rides through the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith13412010Riders make their way toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith13412010Riders make their way toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith11482010Riders make their way toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith14122010Sarah Sturm crosses the finish line in second place during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1144950Kira Payer crosses the finish line, winning the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9651250Sarah Sturm descends Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith11362010Ruth Holcomb rides toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith13692010Kira Payer and Sarah Sturm ride up Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith22491500Kira Payer leads the peloton up a climb during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith16521500Lauren Aggeler rides toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith13512010Kaylee Blevins rides toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith14862010Riders make their way toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith18861500Riders make their way toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith12342010Riders make their way toward Silverton during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Scott DW Smith21041500From left: Caleb Classen, Howard Grotts and Jack Odron gather for a photo after finishing the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8171250Caleb Classen passes Howard Grotts as they descend Coal Bank Pass on Saturday during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7851250The peloton makes its way up the Animas Valley during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9041250Howard Grotts climbs Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13752010Carol Cure holds her dog Lucy as riders make their way to the finish line during Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15441500Gretchen Arneson, left, and Anwyn Pritchard play their horns as riders make their way to the finish line during Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13232010Fans cheer on riders as they make their way to the finish line during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13462010Fans cheer on riders as they make their way to the finish line during Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16262010The peloton makes its way up Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13682010A moose gets off the road just before riders get to it on Coal Bank Pass during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14252010Riders relax after finishing the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13372010
Durango High School graduation 2023 Lots of smiles during the Durango High School commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15072010The Durango High School commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17113000Durango High School graduating seniors in the gymnasium before the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21793000Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15392010Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21873000Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17172010Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15441500The Durango High School commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19493000Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17002010Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17651500Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14791500Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14911500Durango High School graduating senior Audree Clark in the gymnasium before the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 21841500Durango High School graduating seniors decorate their mortar boards for the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 16151500 Durango High School graduating seniors enter the football stadium at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 18713000Durango High School graduating seniors enter the football stadium at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 21513000Leo Stritikus, class president of Durango High School and emcee for the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 22773000Friends and family fill the stands cheering on the Durango High School graduating seniors at the start of the ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 16273000Durango High School graduating seniors enter the football stadium at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 19773000Durango High School graduating seniors enter the football stadium at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 20003000Friends and family cheer on the Durango High School graduating seniors at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 21753000Friends and family cheer on the Durango High School graduating seniors at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 19253000Friends and family cheer on the Durango High School graduating seniors at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 22013000The Durango High School choir sings the national anthem at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 19733000The Durango High School choir sings the national anthem at the start of the commencement ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 14843000Durango High School graduating seniors yell the Demon Party Song at each other seeing who can be the loudest in the gymnasium before the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 19163000Durango High School graduating seniors yell the Demon Party Song at each other seeing who can be the loudest in the gymnasium before the graduation ceremony Friday evening at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 2000300020101507
Fort Lewis College Commencement CeremonyMembers of the Fort Lewis College band lead in faculty on Saturday at the start of FLC spring commencement ceremony on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21443000Fort Lewis College graduates make their way in to the stadium on Saturday at the start of the spring commencement ceremony on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18543000The Fort Lewis College Skykawk Nation singers perform an honor song for the graduates on Saturday during the FLC spring commencement ceremony on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18513000Fort Lewis College graduate Aaron Gilmore shakes FLC President Tom Stritikus’ hand as he receives his diploma on Saturday during the FLC spring commencement ceremony. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17722150Fort Lewis College graduates listen to guest speakers on Saturday during the spring commencement ceremony. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19923000Fort Lewis College graduates take their seats on Saturday at the start of FLC spring commencement ceremony on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20483000Fort Lewis College holds its spring commencement ceremony Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22423000U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivers his keynote speech Saturday during the spring commencement ceremony. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19723000U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivers his keynote speech Saturday during the spring commencement ceremony. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21693000Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus shakes U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s hand after he gave his keynote speech on Saturday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18553000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15552010Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18683000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18743000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21941500Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21873000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald39336000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22773000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald23383000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21193000Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13822010Fort Lewis College student and Hozhoni ambassador Suntilla Jack gives her version of the Land Acknowledgment during spring commencement. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16431500Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremony was held Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19163000Fort Lewis College graduate Kody John receives his diploma during the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald23413000Fort Lewis College graduates throw their mortarboards in the air at the end of the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday on the football field. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18833000
Earth DayRyan Garcia walks in Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival that kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride19012010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11382010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15832010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11952010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11132010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17061500Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald10742010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12712010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11962010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15202010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13611500Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11892010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14142010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14641500Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21861500Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13852010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13072010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11962010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11382010Durango’s annual Earth Day Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Procession of Species parade on Main Avenue with a couple hundred participants. The parade started at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station and led to Buckley Park, where about 26 organizations were waiting with arts and crafts, brochures, fresh food and good vibes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16921500
Video: Chief releases body camera footage of Farmington police shooting Footage shows uncertainty among officers concerning the location seconds before shots were fired30244032Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe spoke about the April 5 officer-involved shooting at a news conference at FPD headquarters April 14. (Debra Mayeux/The Journal)Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe on Friday released records, including footage from body-worn cameras and related 911 calls, from the shooting April 5 that led to the death of Robert Dotson.“The release of these records is consistent with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records, as well as our desire to be forthcoming and transparent regarding this tragic event,” Hebbe said during a news conference at the Farmington Police Station. “Ultimately, I believe that the footage will help to provide a greater understanding of what transpired.”Bodycam footage showed three officers involved in the shooting. Their names were redacted and will not be released until the New Mexico State Police concludes interviews with the officers, most likely late next week, according to Hebbe. 0VideoYouTube480360“Two of the officers have been with the department for approximately five years. The third officer has been with the department for approximately three years,” Hebbe said, adding that the third officer was a community service officer, who became a police officer nine months ago. All three officers were placed on paid administrative leave for the length of the investigation, per department policy.Farmington officers were dispatched about 11:30 p.m. April 5, to 5308 Valley View Ave. in response to a domestic violence call. The footage began when three officers arrived on Valley View Avenue. They approached the house at 5305 Valley View Ave. When asked about officers approaching the wrong house, Hebbe said, “That’s the worst part of this for us. … I can’t give you that explanation right now. That is part of the interviews and that’s what the state police will be looking at.”Video footage from Officer 1 showed the house number as the officer approached the front of the house. As the footage continued, it showed officers approach the door at 5305 Valley View Ave. Officer 1 knocked on the door and identified himself as Farmington police three times. Between the second and third knocks, the officers discussed the address. Officer 1 asked, “Is this 43 or 5308?” Officer 3 responded, but the audio was unclear. “Is this not 5308? That’s what it said right there, right?” Officer 1 asked. Officer 2 said, “No, it said 5305, didn’t it?” 1056596Officer 1 bodycam footage clearly showed the address 5305 on the residence as he approaches. (Screenshot from FPD body camera footage)Hebbe said it was obvious in the video that officers were at the wrong address.“You know that, that really is something that the officers are going to have to talk with the state police about it and certainly, you know, the results of it are terrible.”Audio on the video showed Officer 1 requested confirmation of the address and dispatch confirmed the 5308 address. Officers backed away from the door and approximately four seconds later, Dotson opened the screen door, and pointed a firearm at the officers. Officers drew their firearms and fired their weapons, fatally striking Dotson.About a minute later, a woman, later identified as Dotson’s wife, appeared at the front door with a firearm and fired at officers, who returned fire. The released footage ended after the conclusion of shots being exchanged.All three officers fired their weapons during the shooting. How many shots were fired by Farmington officers is part of the state police investigation.The Dotson family, along with their attorney, reviewed the video footage at the San Juan County District Attorney’s Office before its public release. “We arranged through the district attorney's office to show the video to them, and that happened yesterday,” Hebbe said, adding that practice was standard procedure. “We have good cooperation with the DA’s office, they will almost always reach out to the family before we release video and let the family see it. My understanding is a number of family members did come including their attorney,” Hebbe said. Hebbe was not present, but both deputy chiefs were there.Farmington police later responded to 5308 Valley View Ave., the location of the original call, at about 2:51 a.m. April 6. Officers spoke to occupants and made a report of the shooting. No one was hurt and no arrests were made.Hebbe said that the shooting will be investigated and state police will try to determine why officers went to the wrong address, but there are several reasons why police might be outside a person’s house at night. “You know if your car’s doors are standing open, and the police officer sees it, we're gonna go up to the house and make contact with you, because maybe your car has been, been burglarized,” he said. “If your garage door’s open, you know we're gonna go up and knock on the door even at two in the morning. I've done that. So there's a lot of reasons that an officer could be out there knocking on the door in this case, you know, I believe that we were just at the wrong address.” “All of us – the men and women of the Farmington Police Department – recognize the severity of this shooting. We will do everything possible to more fully understand what transpired here,” Chief Hebbe said in a news release. “Once again, we wish to express our condolences to the Dotson family and as your chief of police, I wish to convey how very sorry I am that this tragedy occurred. We will continue to provide updates as we are able.”The investigation of the officer-involved shooting is being conducted by the New Mexico State Police and remains active and ongoing. FPD stated in a media release that it is cooperating fully with the state police as the investigation continues.Additional information and records will be released as soon as they are available for lawful release.
Footage shows uncertainty among officers concerning the location seconds before shots were fired
Students take the stage at Totah TheaterTwo-week poetry residency at Navajo Preparatory School culminates in poetry reading30243480Tina Deschenie (right) and Venaya Yazzie also presented poetry at the reading. (DelSheree Gladden/The Journal)Twenty Navajo Preparatory School students presented poetry written as part of a two-week residency program in February and March with poets Venaya Yazzie and Tina Deschenie at the Saad Ákeé’lchi'i poetry reading Monday, April 3, at Totah Theater in Farmington. There is no perfectly equivalent word for poetry in Navajo, but Yazzie that Saad Ákeé’lchi'i was chosen to represent poetry because it refers to the “aspects of words or expressions that are decorated or adorned.” More than 30 students submitted poetry at the end of the workshops. The poems were compiled into the “Ba’ Hané” bilingual poetry zine, which was highlighted at the reading. Students and attendees of the reading received copies of the zine. Ba’ Hané refers to the act of telling or “talking history,” and the zine serves as a way for students to share part of their history with others. 0VideoYouTube480360Yazzie, who has conducted artist presentations and workshops with Four Corners schools in the past, discussed the idea of a residency and poetry zine with Northwest New Mexico Arts Council President Flo Trujillo. As the former youth services coordinator at Farmington Public Library, Trujillo created “Blended,” a zine for the Teen Zone that was published three times a year. Yazzie said her experience working with Trujillo at the library and the “Blended” zine provided a map to work from for the “Ba’ Hané” zine. The residency and zine production were funded by Navajo Transitional Energy Co., the Connie Gotsch Arts Foundation and Northwest New Mexico Arts Council. 38722592Navajo Preparatory students presented poetry written during a two-week residency workshop with poets Venaya Yazzie and Tina Deschenie. Left to right: Venaya Yazzie, Cheryl Wolfe, Sidney Arthur, Nanabah Adakai, Nizhoni Louie-Bull, Christopher Francis, Watson Whitford, Jocelyn Scott and Kalei James. (DelSheree Gladden/The Journal)During the residency, Yazzie and Deschenie worked with students in Cheryl Wolfe’s junior and senior language and literature classes to write and workshop poems in English and in the students’ native languages. Deschenie, who is fluent in Navajo, assisted students with translations when needed. Yazzie said the goal of the residency was to focus on language and culture in order to “perpetuate them as a cultural people.” A major component of that was encouraging students to write in the language that best expressed their ideas and not limiting them to English. Code switching is a practice most people use situationally to varying degrees, but it is often more pronounced in bilingual speakers. A person code switches when they move between languages or types of language, such as technical phrasing and jargon over everyday terminology. For people who speak multiple languages, which language to use often depends on culture and personal meaning attached to words and ideas. Yazzie said that with Native American languages, it’s difficult to translate particular words into English, so using the native word may be more precise or hold more meaning to the speaker. Yazzie called this mixing of English and Navajo words “Navlish,” and though it is often discouraged when it comes to language revitalization, she did not want to dictate or limit the students’ voices as they wrote. Many of the pieces included in the zine incorporate English and the student’s native languages. Another aspect of code switching that Yazzie acknowledged was the Navajo cultural practice of using different words and language styles depending on the who is being spoken to. She said that Navajo language is gendered, and the Navajo culture also has gendered roles, both of which influence how people speak to one other and what words they use. Allowing students the freedom to express their ideas in a way that reflected cultural norms and personal language styles was an important aspect of workshopping poems. Yazzie said that another area she expected gender to play a role in the workshops was willingness to participate, but she was pleasantly surprised to see male students engaging with the content. In other workshops with students of various ethnicities and cultures, Yazzie said it can be difficult to get male students to participate because poetry is often seen as a feminine art form. 17942744Jude Thomas read his poem “Shee Iiná.” (DelSheree Gladden/The Journal)Yazzie theorized that because many medicine people in the Navajo culture are men, there is less stigma about young men participating in poetry. Medicine people sing songs of healing, and singing is a form of poetry Yazzie said, which makes poetry part of the culture. Male students like Watson Whitford jumped right in, contributing two poems, one in Cree and English on the elements of life and a second poem on love which incorporated stylized art into the structure. Marcus Nahalea, a student of Navajo-Hawaiian descent, submitted a poem about Nightmarchers titled “Hauka’I po,” which included the Hawaiian language. During the reading, he explained the poem’s significance and how his heritage has shaped him. Other students paired their poetry with photography, drawings and other mediums, which allowed them to add additional layers of meaning to their work. The students’ eagerness to participate in workshops impressed Begay. She said she didn’t have to tell them what to write or push them one direction or another. “They already had something they wanted to share,” she said. Giving students free rein on topics provided Yazzie and Deschenie with a unique view into what “young generations of Native Americans are dialoguing about in current times.” The result was a diverse range of topics, from the flow of time and life to “rez dogs and cats” to family connections, identity and what the future might hold for the students. Starlit Begay’s poem “Ghéé” drew laughter while Makayla Yazzie’s poem “Shimasaní anigoo, Shinaliíanigoo” brought up deep emotions for the young poet, causing her to take a moment to collect herself and receive comfort from classmates. A surprise addition to the evening’s roster included Navajo Prep student and recent New Mexico State English Expo Poetry Slam first place winner Landon Succo, who read his winning poem in both Navajo and English. Succo also won second place in original storytelling and first place in short stories.30244032Landon Succo read a poem, which won first place at English Expo, in both Navajo and English. (DelSheree Gladden/The Journal)Yazzie spearheaded compiling the students’ work into the zine. She was given creative control of the formatting and artistic elements, though she said she was grateful for Trujillo’s experience and guidance on the project. Yazzie expressed how pleased she was with the project as a whole. She said Navajo Prep was very supportive of the residency and of organizing the reading event, and that the students driven and focused attitudes made them a pleasure to work. Family, friends and community members attended the reading. Yazzie and Trujillo expressed particular thanks to San Juan County Commission GloJean Todacheene for attending the reading and supporting the students. Both Yazzie and Trujillo hope to see a subsequent edition of the zine and are reaching out to other organizations which might be interested in funding and distributing. Yazzie said she hopes the project encourages students to continue to explore their native languages and cultures, and to share them with others. “I really believe that our children have our language to keep them strong,” she said.
Two-week poetry residency at Navajo Preparatory School culminates in poetry reading
Video, set to Looney Tunes theme song, shows boulder being blasted to bitsContractors blew up two rocks that had fallen along La Posta Road (County Road 213)32642448A boulder fell March 13 onto La Posta Road (County Road 213) causing damage to the asphalt. (Courtesy of La Plata County government)A La Plata County road and bridge crew worked with contractors from Franklin Blasting & Drilling Monday to clear two large boulders from the county right of way along La Posta Road (County Road 213). The operation ended with a bang: contractors used a couple pounds of dynamite to blow the boulders into manageable chunks. One of the boulders slid down an embankment, causing damage to one the southbound lanes on March 13. The other had been sitting there for four or five years, according to Mike Canterbury, road and bridge superintendent.La Posta Road was closed for several hours as crews kept everyone at a safe distance during the blasting and while a crew cleared the remnants. A drone video taken by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, set to the Looney Tunes theme song, shows the 8-foot by 12-foot boulder being busted into chunks.0VideoYouTube4803601888886La Plata County Road and Bridge crews oversaw the blasting of a large boulder Monday that had fallen March 13 onto La Posta Road (County Road 213). (Courtesy of La Plata County government)Stan Michael, the blaster, said the exact techniques used in such operations vary depending on a number of factors and should not be attempted by anyone who is not a trained professional. Canterbury said that while the larger boulder caused some damage to the road when it fell, the blasting occurred off to the side of the road and the debris stayed relatively contained.A road crew spent two hours loading the debris into a dump truck before reopening the road. County officials are warning that the melting snowpack and rainfall could cause mudslides and loosen other large objects and debris throughout the region. Drivers should be aware of these potential hazards this spring and can report road damage by calling 382-6413 or filling out a road repair request form on the county’s website. rschafir@durangoherald.com
Contractors blew up two rocks that had fallen along La Posta Road (County Road 213)
Durango High School and Bayfield High School baseball teams slug it outBayfield wins 8-3 in DurangoCatcher Ian Szura of Durango High School blocks a pitch in the dirt while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12242010Tanner Coddington of Durango High School throws a pitch to a Bayfield High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17681500Jackson Queen of Bayfield High School fields a ground ball at second base while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13932010AJ Folk of Durango High School makes a catch for an out at center field while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald23111500Lance Mazur of Bayfield High School fires off a pitch to a Durango High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22771500Tagert Bardin of Durango High School dives for a foul ball at third base while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12232010Ian Szura of Durango High School catches a foul ball for an out while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald23351500Michael Benner of Durango High School attempts to tag out a sliding Caden Wood of Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12642010Michael Benner of Durango High School puts the tag on Caden Wood of Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13362010Both Michael Benner of Durango High School and Caden Wood of Bayfield High School look to the umpire for the call at second base on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15092010Michael Benner of Durango High School reacts after the umpire calls Caden Wood of Bayfield High School safe at second base on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21071500Rob Coddington, head coach of Durango High School varsity baseball, talks with his team at the mound while playing Bayfield High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15472010Tagert Bardin of Durango High School tags out Noah Chamblee of Bayfield High School as he tries to get back to second base on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15132010Tagert Bardin of Durango High School runs down and tags out Nic Twedt of Bayfield High School after catching him in a pickle on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13732010Gavin Hamlin of Durango High School slides safely under the tag of Caden Wood of Bayfield High School at second base on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13992010Caden Wood of Bayfield High School dives for a ground ball at shortstop while playing of Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13212010
Bayfield wins 8-3 in Durango
Durango Wrestling Club hosts annual tournamentLevi Schwettman of Durango and Charley Garrett of Farmington compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald26523180Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14632010Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19471500Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13452010Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14152010Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children from the region participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13552010Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13292010Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17891479Levi Schwettman of Durango and Charley Garrett of Farmington compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13212010Levi Schwettman of Durango and Charley Garrett of Farmington compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12942010Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010jm@durangoherald.comWrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8681250Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7861250Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8481250Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 kids participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1026950Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 wrestlers participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1423950Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9971250Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8741250Dean Gordon and Sophie Mayberry wrestle on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8361250A wrestler eyes her opponent on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9451250Wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8271250Ian Semmen and Orrin Darrow compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9211250Eli Estrada and Diandre Chee compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8911250Angelo Aguilar of Durango and Dominic Castillo of Farmington compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald10601250Dean Gordon and Sophie Mayberry wrestle on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8121250Augustine Lucero of Farmington and Amelie Durfee of Kirtland compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1072950Referee Ryan Dugan slams his hand on the mat declaring a pin as wrestlers compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8741250Coach Sheldon Howard yells instructions to his wrestler as Augustine Lucero of Farmington and Amelie Durfee of Kirtland compete on Saturday during the Durango Wrestling Club tournament at Durango High School. Over 300 children participated in the tournament. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8361250