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PHOTO: A damp day on the Animas River trail

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

One, two, three storm punch for Southwest Colorado

Series of systems expected to boost snowpack in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather

More snow and cooler temperatures needed

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wednesday storm could bring 8 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Durango may see rain-snow mix

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temperatures drop below zero across Southwest Colorado

Weather station at Durango airport records low of minus 14 degrees

DATE: Jan 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Veteran snowplow driver prepares for weekend storm

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado

Winter weather advisory starts Friday evening

DATE: Jan 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Weather from above

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week

Multiple slide-offs reported throughout region; in-person classes canceled

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tuesday snowstorm might favor lower elevations in Southwest Colorado

Durango, Bayfield cancel in-person learning

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado could see snow late Monday, Tuesday

A second storm is expected later in the week

DATE: Jan 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Precipitation possible in Durango on Saturday afternoon and evening

Southwest Colorado unlikely to see more rain or snow for another week

DATE: Jan 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Moore, a Lewis, Colorado native and 2015 champion, took center stage in the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo's barrel racing event on Friday

Riders hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

mhollinshead@durangoherald.com

Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTO: A damp day on the Animas River trail

One, two, three storm punch for Southwest Colorado

Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather

Wednesday storm could bring 8 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Temperatures drop below zero across Southwest Colorado

Photos: Veteran snowplow driver prepares for weekend storm

Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado

Photos: Weather from above

Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week

Tuesday snowstorm might favor lower elevations in Southwest Colorado

Southwest Colorado could see snow late Monday, Tuesday

Precipitation possible in Durango on Saturday afternoon and evening

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