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‘Our self-esteem that we must enhance’

Do something today to bring joy to the world you live in. Being in a positive mood will create feel good endorphins. These are neurotransmitters produced by the pituitary gland and hypothala...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Rage, nausea’ over hanger space story

I felt a mix of rage and nausea when I came across your recent news story with the headline, “Durango airport in need of new hanger space for private planes.” Your article pointed to the inc...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Tow rope as handrail alongside Sky Steps’

Our hamlet beneath the Diné Sacred Peak has and is suffering chronic, unmitigated murdering to everything sacred to us few remaining native winter athletes. How many recall our three nordic ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Water So Pure

Congratulations on a job well done Securing pure Water is priority one Water after all is what we’re made of 70% Water, the rest is dust, rocks and love It’s a ton of work to get Water so pu...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

The Death of Dr. Low

He felt a sudden thump far off in the depths of his mind. A subtle tremor. But what had moved was so immense that he was stunned by the sudden awareness that it had been a part of him. Like...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Insufficient studies’ on marijuana, cancer

Can marijuana cure cancer? According to cancer.org: “More recently, scientists reported that THC and other cannabinoids such as CBD slow growth and/or cause death in certain types of cancer ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Sex is, in fact, binary’

Colorado state Rep. Brianna Titone is a transgendered woman, meaning she is a biological male. I have no problem with adults choosing adult life choices. There are many ways to express onese...

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Personal blind spots: Untracked powder, my fear of missing out’

There’s a fine line between learning from the mistakes of others and shaming people for their ignorance. Twelve people have died in avalanches in the U.S. this winter, including an expert sk...

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Who needs big city living?’

After growing up in a large city, Chicago, and graduating from college and teaching in a fair-sized western Michigan town, I moved to small-town Durango with more than a bit of trepidation. ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Place country above party, extremism’

We are going to choose between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. I am concerned about the future survival of our democracy if Trump is given pre...

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Hollowed out hopes

daffodils rise from the ground i look for my heart to turn, figuratively, into a garden the painting where the anatomically accurate heart sprouts flowers. metaphorically, there are no more ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Trump officially ranked as ‘worst in history’

In a March 10 letter in The Durango Herald, a neighbor from Cortez referred to Joe Biden as “the worst POTUS in modern history.” A little perspective seems justified. Since taking office, Bi...

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener30001908Reese Dahly of Durango High School collides with the Dakota Ridge High School goalie and player on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango High School takes on Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12582010Emery Miller of Durango High School winds up for a kick against Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16131500Bella Saren of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14232010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball on Wednesday while playing Dakota Ridge High School in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15291500Emery Miller of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17051500Reese Dahly of Durango High School collides with the Dakota Ridge High School goalie and player on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19083000Amelia Scott of Durango High School fights for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15371500Sydney Ryan of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16152010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School goes after the ball on Wednesday while playing Dakota Ridge High School in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20313000Bella Saren of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22031500
Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffs
DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener
Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on SaturdayAbout 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16113000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18843000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18441500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15722010About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18343000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10693000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15733000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20402010About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18911500The Sawmill Singers perform the honor song during the Fort Lewis College 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15791500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20193000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15231500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19972010About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13311500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17861500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19022841About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19233000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17423000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19113000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23133000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18753000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18663000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14761500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18833000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19063000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16683000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21773000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16653000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15133000Author, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, delivers graduations remarks during the Fort Lewis College class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20563000Author, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, delivers graduations remarks during the Fort Lewis College class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20223000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20593000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21573000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20333000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21093000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19011500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16351500Fort Lewis College president, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16421500Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20203000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out his last diplomas as president of the college during the 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20723000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15971500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20913000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14591500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17501500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15651500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20333000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19873000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18581500Jade Sophia sings the national anthem during the Fort Lewis College class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16101500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College graduates throw their mortar boards into the air at the end of the 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23603000Audrey Leonetti, Fort Lewis College Hozhoni ambassador, reads the land acknowledgment at the beginning of the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17821500Audrey Leonetti, Fort Lewis College Hozhoni ambassador, reads the land acknowledgment at the beginning of the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18893000Cassidy Kurry receives her diploma from Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, while holding her dog Missy during the 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2307293530002313About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduation
FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday
Photos: Durango High School girls soccerDHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS20101804Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School heads the ball away from the Durango net saving a score on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Bella Saren of Durango High School moves the ball on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14772010Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18721500Bella Saren of Durango High School collides with a Fruita Monument High School player on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21821500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School scores a goal against Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15042010Lila Scherer-Sickler, center, of Durango High School celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13312010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School fights for the ball while playing Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17611500Emery Miller of Durango High School controls the ball while playing Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21991500Reese Dahly, left, and Emma Hyder of Durango High School play defense against Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17411500Reese Dahly of Durango High School passes the ball on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20301500Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School headers the ball away from the Durango net saving a score on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18042010
Photos: Durango High School girls soccer
DHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCSSkyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort LewisEllie Martinez of Fort Lewis College looks to move the ball against Erica Rivera (3) and Jessie Ackerman (28) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13862100Kaylin Vanzant of Fort Lewis College and Meghan Weiss (21) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs battle for possession of the ball in front of UCCS's net during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13681350Erica Rivera (3) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs picks up the ball in front of the net and takes off going the other way with Autumn Rymerson (14) and Phoebe Ramirez (19) of Fort Lewis College chasing after her during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17422100Ellie Martinez of Fort Lewis College rips a shot from the top right edge against Kathryn Kossack (9) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16851800Valerie Garcia of Fort Lewis College drives toward the net from the far right corner against University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14231500Mikki Brown of Fort Lewis College fires a shot from the top with several University of Colorado Colorado Springs defenders surrounding her during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14682400Kaylin Vanzant (28) of Fort Lewis College goes on the attack against University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18002100Phoebe Ramirez of Fort Lewis College looks to make a move attacking the left side of the net against University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16302100Jessie Ackerman (28) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs looks to seize control of the ball against Piper Price (20) of Fort Lewis College during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1793150018001685Ellie Martinez of Fort Lewis College rips a shot from the top right edge against Kathryn Kossack (9) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCS
Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico HighlandsSkyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2Amiee Shanks of Fort Lewis College fires a pitch against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19761800Kayla Stone of Fort Lewis College throws to first base for a quick putout against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17331800Catheryn Rodman of Fort Lewis College puts down a bunt against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13121903Lexi Apodaca of New Mexico Highlands University throws to first base for an easy groundout against Fort Lewis College during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)22252400Cara Daugherty (11) of Fort Lewis College is greeted by teammate Kayla Stone after scoring a run against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1898194718001733Kayla Stone of Fort Lewis College throws to first base for a quick putout against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico Highlands
Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2
Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on SaturdayLacy Ruggiero of Durango High School leads the girls 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14352010Charlie Dillman of Durango High School leads the boys 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21401500Donovan Whitehead of Durango High School competes in the long jump on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26531500Arrow Nachtrieb of Durango High School competes in the girls 300 meter hurdles on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14452010Jaxon Francher of Durango High School takes off in the boys 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19911500Blake Ethier of Bayfield High School finishes the boys 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21681500Sofia Voss of Durango High School takes off in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15672010Molly Bertrand of Durango High School crosses the finish line in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15901500Reed Brumbelow of Bayfield High School takes off in the boys 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20781500Malakai Baier of Durango High School competes in the long jump on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21211500Xavier Sutherlin of Durango High School competes in the boys 400-meter hurdles on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1781150020101567Sofia Voss of Durango High School takes off in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller Invitational
Durango hosts track meet on Saturday
Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on SaturdayParticipants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22363000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19713000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19853000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19573000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20362010Sabrina Lopez, with Ballet Folklórico de Durango, dances up Main Avenue during Durango’s Earth Day Parade. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19883000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21913000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21143000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21333000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20343000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19583000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20603000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20383000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18233000Ruby Lewis, 8, left, and Betty Hartley, 7, with the Durango Montessori School, carry a banner on Saturday during Durangos Earth Day Parade on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20172972Aniston Schmidt, 11, left, Chole Valentinelli, 11, center, and Skayla Rozak, 8, make flower art pounding flower petals on to cloth on Saturday during Earth Day celebrations at Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21423000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21383000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18763000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17923000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1910300030002000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Showing love for mother earth
Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday
Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on FridayDawson Mclnnes of Durango High School watches his hit on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13302010Austin Romero of Durango High School fires a pitch to the batter on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23691500Dylan Burns of Durango High School dives back to first base on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14362010Austin Romero of Durango High School fires a pitch to the batter on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)32342730Jack Englund of Durango High School makes an out in center field on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23481500Dylan Burns of Durango High School tries to get to third base on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15482010Landin Padilla of Durango High School launches the ball on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13352010Dawson Mclnnes of Durango High School catches a foul ball for an out on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17321500Ian Szura of Durango High School dives for the ball that is just past his reach on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13342010Dawson McInnes of Durango High School is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14972010Landin Padilla of Durango High School makes a catch at short stop and throws the runner out on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22592248Ian Szura of Durango High School takes a lead off of first base on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Durango High School first year varsity baseball head coach Austin Anderson talks with his team on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1399201020101334Ian Szura of Durango High School dives for the ball that is just past his reach on Friday while playing Grand Junction at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand Junction
DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday
Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competitionEvent wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on SundaySkiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17302400Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17652100Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14242400Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17482400Spectators look on during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14542400Spectators look on during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400A competitor raises him arms up in celebration as spectators cheer during the “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Purgatory Resort. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1711240024001730Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts barreled down the mountain and hit the water during Purgatory Resort’s “Pond Skim” event on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competition
Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboardersSome touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun0VideoYouTube48036021001765
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboarders
Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun
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