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Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.30002140Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives his wife, Linda Campbell, a kiss while she visits him at his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 15002166Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives an interview on a biography written about him by author Herman J. Viola on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 15001983Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell talks with some of his aides in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30001993Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell stands in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002181A photo of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell walks through the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30001998Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell looks over documents while riding in the Capitol subway system on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell holds a meeting in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002024Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell leaves his office and walks down the hallway in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30001674A cartoon illustration of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30001768Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 15002250Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002160Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits with one of his aides while riding in the Capitol subway system on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 15002250Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell holds a meeting in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 15002250Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell walks through the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives an interview on a biography written about him by author Herman J. Viola on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002000Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002103Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell leaves his office and walks down the hallway in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol Hill
Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.
Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday39422956A protester who asked not to be identified by name has her eyes rinsed with water after being pepper sprayed outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)19511463U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers remove protesters after they linked arms and sat in front of the ICE field office driveway Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)24241744U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers remove protesters after they linked arms and sat in front of the ICE field office driveway Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)35232370A protester who declined to be identified has his shirt cut off after being pepper sprayed outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)34352576A protester who asked not to be identified by name has her eyes rinsed with water after being pepper sprayed outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)26481807A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer prepares to pepper spray protesters in front of the ICE field office driveway Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)29331956Protesters link arms and prepare to block vehicles from leaving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30121971A protester who declined to be identified has his eyes rinsed with water after being pepper sprayed outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)39342206Protesters link arms and prepare to block vehicles from leaving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. A federal agent exits the vehicle carrying pepper spray. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)25261893U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers remove protesters after they linked arms and sat in front of the ICE field office driveway Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)21741484Protesters link arms and prepare to block vehicles from leaving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)34442254A protester who asked not to be identified by name has her eyes rinsed with water after being pepper sprayed outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)0VideoYouTube480360
Photos and video: ICE protests return to Durango
About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday
The Durango Herald’s year in photos 202513831029The Durango Herald's year in photos 2025.30002292Supporters hug after the Durango School District 9-R board members passed a resolution in January allowing the pride and Black Lives Matter flags to be displayed in schools after the banning of those flags prompted backlash. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30001829Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring in February on Blair Street in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)20101889The Snowdown Hot Air Balloon Rally on Feb. 1 in the Animas Valley. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)20102035Durango Fire Protection District emergency personnel use two Jaws of Life to extricate the driver of a Jeep SUV it collided with a U-Haul truck in March on U.S. Highway 550, 4 miles south of Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002032Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the The Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry in March at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)54583786Protesters link arms as federal agents try to remove them in October at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Durango. (Josh Stephenson/Special to the Herald file)57603840A protester who was pepper sprayed calls her mother outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Oct. 28 in Durango. (Josh Stephenson/Special to the Herald file)43403172Protesters link arms while federal agents pepper spray them in October at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Durango. (Josh Stephenson/Special to the Herald file)30002203Derrick Echevarria operates a Zamboni while resurfacing the ice between hockey games in April at Chapman Hill Ice Rink. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)15001863An air tanker drops fire retardant on the Rim Road Fire in July burning south of County Road 318 southwest of Ignacio. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002025The Rim Road Fire burns in July south of County Road 318 southwest of Ignacio. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)20101499William Balfour, 12, plays in the foam cannon at the Durango Community Recreation Center as the center celebrates National Parks & Rec Month in July. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)15001570Wildland firefighters head out into the Elkhorn Fire from where the fire started at a home under construction in July on Missionary Ridge north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002136Lillian White, 8, holds her chicken Bubba that she dressed up as popcorn chicken in August during the chicken costume contest at the La Plata County Fair. Lillian won first place. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)29112328Cairo Uentillie, 5, was not thrilled about the first day of school on Aug. 19 at Needham Elementary School. She receives a hug from her mom, Chelsey Uentillie. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28792030Patricia Howell, photographed in the Herald studio on Sept. 11, is a former inmate at the La Plata County jail who was notified she is an alleged victim of the former jail Cmdr. Ed Aber, who faces invasion of privacy charges. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002229Firefighter Chris Canawa, with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, helps Ron Savage as he evacuates his Vallecito Reservoir home in October as flood water from Vallecito Creek surround his house. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30001799Vallecito Creek flows near 6,000 cubic feet per second at the north end of Vallecito Reservoir in October as floodwaters from Vallecito Creek caused the evacuation of about 400 homes in the area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30001961A boater tries to free his raft in October after getting hung up on debris on the Main Avenue Bridge while rafting a high flowing Animas River. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002071Emergency personnel from La Plata County Sheriffs Office, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District and volunteers sandbag a home at the north end of Vallecito Reservoir in October as floodwaters from Vallecito Creek caused the evacuation of about 400 homes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002042Brandon Faulkenburg, a part-time resident in north Vallecito, clears debris and diverts water around a neighbor’s home in October during flooding in the area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30001909Logan Mosher, a firefighter with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, talks in October about the decision to demolish a house before it could be swept away by Vallecito Creek, creating additional problems downstream. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002058Elizabeth Petry, sits by the Animas River in September thinking back when was booked into the La Plata County Jail and is now an alleged victim of former jail Cmdr. Ed Aber, who is suspected of invasion of privacy charges. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002161Candles and phones glow in Durango’ Rotary Park during the Charlie Kirk vigil in September. More than three hundred people attended the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002000McKenzie Kuehnert, 4, shows her empty hand to her mom, Michelle, as she and her sister Bexley, 2, being held by her dad, Mark, feed alfalfa pellets to Moon, being ridden by Patty Ann Rager as her husband, Donald Rager, helps out in October during the Durango Cowboy Gathering Horseback Social on Main Avenue in Downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)20101336Katalina Capalbo, 12, gives Woody a bath before the Junior Livestock Show in August at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)15002231A helicopter drops water July 27 on the Elkhorn Fire burning on Missionary Ridge north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002101A helicopter drops water July 27 on the Elkhorn Fire burning on Missionary Ridge north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002380Scotlyn Bobbin, 3, holds her lamb while participating in Pee Wee Showmanship in August during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002091Colorado Outback Adventure guide Ashton Dorathy navigates his boat through the rocks on the low-flowing Animas River on Aug. 14 in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002004Working the High Country Cattle Auction from left, Cortni Cox; Becky Hawkins, auctioneer; Shane Hatch; and Duane Cugini as buyers look over cattle in the ring on Sept. 23 in Breen southwest of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)15001783Judy Blaisdell whips the king, her husband Bob Blaisdell, during the No Kings Day rally Oct. 18 in front of the Bayfield Town Hall. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30001993Tourists snap photos of the snow-covered San Juan Mountains on Tuesday from the Molas Pass Overlook on U. S. Highway 550. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002004James Ranch cattle feed on mixed pasture grass June 24 north of Durango. At the time, the grass was thick and a few feet tall thanks to a wet spring. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) 30002008A rattlesnake used by Professional dog trainer Terry Chandler during a Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic hosted by the Durango Kennel Club in June in Ignacio. About 140 people with their dogs signed up for the clinic. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002263Not letting his kids have all the fun, Bill Smith flies off a jump March 14 while sledding at Buckley Park in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)20101352La Plata Electric Association crews and Wasatch Electric work on upgrading the power lines in February along U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002267Durango Fire Protection District emergency personnel and the Flight For Life crew take the driver of a Jeep SUV to the helicopter. The Jeep collided with U-Haul truck March 5 on U.S. Highway 550, 4 miles south of Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)29331854A common merganser flies past a kayaker in the Durango Whitewater Park on May 13 as flows topped out at 1,810 cubic feet per second. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)29232027Heather and Wayne Houk stand in front of their home south of Durango in January. They were forced out of their home after a 23,000-gallon gasoline spill next to their property back in December, which contaminated their well water. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002059An inmate is escorted through the booking area Jan. 16 in the La Plata County Jail. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002279Terry Gypsy Woody in his tent on a city-owned lot next to the Espero Apartments in west Durango was notified in January that he had to move. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002000Snow falls in Durango on Jan. 29 bringing much-needed moisture to the area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002135Heather Shotton, incoming Fort Lewis College president, takes a selfie with graduates behind her on May 3 during the commencement ceremony in Whalen Gym. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)30002140Three wolf dog hybrids in a quarantine kennel Jan. 30 at Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio. Wolfwood took in several wolf dogs and puppies that were being abused at an Ohio farm. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025
Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns40322268Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)33782500Tim Kuss uses a joystick to groom snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Tim Kuss checks snow guns Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)33782533Tim Kuss grooms snow and checks the snow guns Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40322977Tim Kuss checks a snow gun Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning near the base of Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)39912245Tim Kuss talks about driving the snowcat Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40322268Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40243018Tim Kuss checks snow guns Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Tim Kuss grooms snow and checks the snow guns Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Tim Kuss checks a snow gun Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)36762324Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)32752370Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)35462268Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)39912779Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)34582444Temperatures dipped low enough Monday night and early Tuesday to make snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The ski area pumped about 120,000 gallons of water overnight. On even colder nights, it can pump up to 300,000 gallons. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Tim Kuss grooms checks snow guns Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. The snow guns in operation Monday night pumped about 200 gallons of water per minute, adding up to about 120,000 gallons overnight. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)
Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns
Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango30002045The honor guard is seen as “Taps” is played during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002053More than a hundred people attended the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001957More than a hundred people attended the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002058Cyrus Nabors, a La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy, salutes after placing a wreath at the Veterans Memorial at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000More than a hundred people attended the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, which is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002352Veteran Joe Perino recites a poem as Chris Bartlett and Jill Williams listen during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001994Brayton Thurber, a La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy, places a wreath at the Veterans Memorial at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 9751685The honor guard is seen as “Taps” is played during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 60004000Melinda Fagner places a wreath on a veteran’s headstone at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001780The honor guard is seen as “Taps” is played during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002131Jolleen Myers places a wreath on her husband, Louis Myers’, headstone at Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. Louis Myers served in the U.S. Navy. Volunteers scattered across the cemetery placing 1,230 remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002250Durango Fire Protection District brought its ladder truck and a flag to the entrance of Greenmount Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America event Saturday. The event is organized by Blue Star Moms of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango
Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night20101504Josie Phare of Durango High School fights for a loose ball with Olivia Chavez, left, and Peyton Begaye of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001748Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School blocks the shot of Shahiyena John of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101514Ryne Neiman of Durango High School puts up a shot over Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001739Eden Reed of Piedra Vista High School plays defense against Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101265Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays defense against Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 9751182Josie Phare of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001679Shahiyena John of Piedra Vista High School fights to put up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001872Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School fights off the Piedra Vista High School defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001817Kaleigh Roan of Durango High School fights for a rebound while playing Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101632Kaleigh Roan, left, and Aysia Matthews of Durango High School fight for the ball with Peyton Begaye of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001747Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School drives through the Piedra Vista High School defense to put up a shot on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101486Eden Reed of Piedra Vista High School looks to put up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101575Ryne Neiman of Durango High School blocks the shot of Jaime Pierce of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001897Claire Goodwin of Durango High School puts up a shot over Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001610Josie Phare of Durango High School looks to get around the defense of Chloe Hickman of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001619Kaleigh Roan of Durango High School fights for a rebound with Olivia Chavez of Piedra Vista High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High School
Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night
Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango30002129Zia Fadil and Rebekah Quayle have their picture taken with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 48433617Sharon Evans waits to have her books wrapped in the trailer in front of Maria’s Bookshop during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000The Durango Police Department has a fun time during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002292DJ Grove spins music at Charvera boutique during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001868Ezekiell Ping, 16, a 4-H member, sells s’mores with the help of Sarah Jacobson for an agriculture learning trip to Europe during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001998Group Shower performs in front of Maria’s Bookshop during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002002Outdoor vendors set up in front of Primi Pasta & Wine Bar during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Santa waves in front of the 11th Street Station during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002091DJ Grove spins music at Charvera boutique during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000The Starter Hotel during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001928The Vineyard Church offers cookies during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002041Cherry Odelberg plays at Lively, a boutique, during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002020The s’mores bar is a favorite stop during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002088A choir sings during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001933Fridays with Phil, from Bayfield, perform during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002313Children pose for a picture with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday shopping season at stores along Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango
Photos and video: Singing with Santa30002003Santa Claus arrives Friday during the Singing with Santa event at Buckley Park before making his way to the stage to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101397The LB Choir sings Christmas carols Friday as the crowd awaits the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 0VideoYouTube48036020101519Children and adults gather around a table to write letters to Santa Claus before placing them in the North Pole mailbox on Friday during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001744Santa Claus arrives on Friday for the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park before making his way to the stage to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101340After Santa Claus sang Christmas carols at the Singing with Santa event on Friday, the crowd in Buckley Park counted down from 10 before flipping the switch on the Community Christmas Tree that is covered with 1,750 lights. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101489All eyes are on Santa Claus during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park on Friday as he waves to children from the stage while singing Christmas carols. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101279Santa Claus arrives on Friday during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park making his way to the stage to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101389Santa Claus visits with children during the Singing with Santa event on Friday in Buckley Park. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101444All eyes are on Santa Claus during the Singing with Santa event in Buckley Park on Friday as he waves to children from the stage while singing Christmas carols. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Santa Claus waves to children Friday from the stage in Buckley Park as he starts to sing Christmas carols and light the Community Christmas Tree. Hundreds attend the annual event that is put on by the Durango Business Improvement District. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos and video: Singing with Santa
Photos: Durango Turkey Trot30002051Mandy Morford runs in an inflatable turkey costume with La Plata Family Medicine co-workers during the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. According to race officials, this year’s event set a record with 730 registered participants for the 5-mile race and 279 for the 1-mile kids run. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 47543235Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001876Runners finish up the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002170Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002038Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001603Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101440Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002199Milo Kolegas, 6, high-fives runners as they compete in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002250Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101293The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001946Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002246Keith Baker juggles while running in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001056Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001371Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001529Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Runners line up at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001877Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101340Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101663Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101724Bret Wilson congratulates fellow runners after fishing the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101115Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101241Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101378Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001829Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101541Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101449Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101596Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids fun run on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001882Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001845Julian Ryter places third in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001684Clayton Wolfe places second in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20101503Caitlin Jones wins the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001569Zia Fadil places second in the women's Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 2010723Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001825Rebekah Quayle places third in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15002017Charlie Dillman wins the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango Turkey Trot
Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday20101146Durango High School readies to take on Heritage High School on Saturday before the start of the state quarterfinals playoff game at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)3000834Durango High School readies to take on Heritage High School on Saturday before the start of the state quarterfinals playoff game at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101416Durango High School head varsity football coach Hunter Holmes supports his quarterback, Grady Feeney, as the playoff game against Heritage High School comes to an end on Saturday with DHS losing at home. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002196Gus Halls of Durango High School runs the ball for a touchdown against Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001836Mason Miller of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001808Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School looks for his receiver while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002194Dylan Burns of Durango High School kicks off while playing Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101478Durango High School football players hug each other after the loss of the state quarterfinals playoff game against Heritage High School on Saturday. 15001787Gus Halls of Durango High School fights for yards against Heritage High School during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101537Presley English of Durango High School intercepts a Heritage High School pass during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101510Durango High School cheerleaders cheer during the Heritage High School state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101214Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School fights through a tackle while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101459Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101504Rashad Reece, left, and Presley English of Durango High School rush a Heritage High School punt in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101424Owen Cheatham, left, and Hayes Fancher of Durango High School tackle a Heritage High School running back during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001714Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School fights through a tackle while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101743Quarterback Grady Feeney of Durango High School fumbles while playing Heritage High School in the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002079Presley English of Durango High School intercepts a Heritage High School pass during the state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101604Durango High School cheerleaders stand on the sidelines during the Heritage High School state quarterfinals playoff game on Saturday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001455Durango High School football head coach Hunter Holmes consoles his player Sebastian Tripp as the state quarterfinals playoff game against Heritage High School comes to an end on Saturday, with DHS losing at home. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101322Durango High School readies to take on Heritage High School on Saturday before the start of the state quarterfinals playoff game at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffs
Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday
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