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The Blotter, Dec. 18-19
You better watch out or you may cry – scammers are coming to town
Colorado’s budget deficit now forecast to be smaller than $1B originally predicted
The Blotter, Dec. 13-16
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The Blotter, Dec. 5-8

Education

Bayfield High School engineering student building drone to aid Upper Pine Fire
High school students save money, get jump on college with concurrent enrollment
Bayfield Primary School holding holiday food drive to help families in need
Bayfield eighth-graders explore college life during two-day trip
Bayfield High School engineering student building pinball machine
VFW Post 4031 in Durango awards scholarships to local Voices of Democracy winners

Arts & Entertainment

KSUT to pause Four Corners Folk Festival in 2025
Cortez native Nanabah Sam makes a name for herself as a model
Merely Players reinterprets a famous holiday classic
The Coffee Ship hosts an exhibition of fine Native art in Shiprock
Movie Review: Barry Jenkins brings fresh energy, originality to the ‘Lion King’ prequel ‘Mufasa’
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters

Health

Private health insurers in Colorado will need to cover abortion care beginning in January
Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic aren’t the long-term solution
Mercy Primary Care now offers retinal scans to screen for diabetes-caused vision loss
Pancake breakfast to raise money for Bayfield Middle School teacher who had brain surgery
Colorado hospitals missing mark on displaying discounted care program information, report finds
Insulin Resistance the pre-cursor to diabetes

Business & Real Estate

Jackpot.com offers online orders for official state lottery and scratch tickets in Colorado
New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango
Coloradans got $5 million more in insurance claims this year
Inflation is hitting everyone hard, especially Colorado’s food banks
In-town Durango median home prices nearing $1 million mark
Stillwater Music adds five new board members

Nation & World

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
Trump wins White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the 'sin' of a 150-year-old boarding school policy
Should elephants have the same rights as people?
Tim Walz to visit Colorado, four other states in dash for campaign cash
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case

Southwest Life

And the West is History: Durango entertainer Homer Kirk – ca. 1936
Bridge scores
La Plata County announces holiday closures
LPEA student applications now open
Senior Center Calendar
City announces holiday schedule

Food

Mulled wine will warm you from the inside out
Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business
A festive taste of New Mexico
Bayfield Primary School holding holiday food drive to help families in need
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill celebrates 30 years of business
A new breakfast and lunch restaurant opens in Mancos

Columns

Action Line
The all-too-popular middle turn lane takes center stage
Sports
The night before Cowboy Christmas
Thinking Green
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Hermosa Watershed Protection

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Photos: Wreaths Across America honors fallen veteransDurango residents on Saturday honor those who served their countryWreaths were placed on headstones after the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19893000Durango Fire Protection District uses a ladder truck to display the American flag during the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1834975The Honor Guard is seen at the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20253000The Wreaths Across America ceremony was held Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)38005483Volunteers place 1,175 wreaths on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery after a Wreaths Across ceremony honoring veterans. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21133000Jill Williams, president of Blue Star Moms of Durango, speaks during the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20543000La Plata County Sheriffs Office Sgt. and veteran Chris Burke salutes after placing a wreath at a headstone during the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year for the event put on by Blue Star Moms of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1543975Vanessa Ruggles places a wreath on the grave of her father in-law, Jack Gerold Ruggles, after the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year for the event put on by Blue Star Moms of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20512930Volunteers place 1,175 wreaths on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery after a Wreaths Across ceremony honoring veterans. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Volunteers place 1,175 wreaths on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery after a Wreaths Across ceremony honoring veterans. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21713000Volunteers place 1,175 wreaths on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery after a Wreaths Across ceremony honoring veterans. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21503000The Honor Guard is seen at the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19153000Veteran Joe Perino, left, recites some of his poetry and George Malarsie offers the prayer during the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17842010The Honor Guard is seen at the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22573000The Wreaths Across America ceremony was held on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery, honoring and remembering veterans who have served their country. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13243000Volunteers place 1,175 wreaths on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery after a Wreaths Across ceremony honoring veterans. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2004300030002004Volunteers place 1,175 wreaths on the grave sites of veterans on Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery after a Wreaths Across ceremony honoring veterans. This is the fourth year Blue Star Moms of Durango has put on the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Wreaths Across America honors fallen veterans
Durango residents on Saturday honor those who served their country
Photos: Skyhawks men’s and women’s basketball Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s basketball lost to Regis on Saturday20101451Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Laisha Armendariz, left, and Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18381500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College steals the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26311500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20051500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14512010Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College goes up against tough Regis University defense on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15372010Cassius Carmichael of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18701500Tru Allen of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20491500Trista Hoobler of Fort Lewis College has her shot blocked by Taylin Serlen of Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22131500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19831500Tru Allen of Fort Lewis College drives around his Regis University defender on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20681500Keither Florence of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20161500Tru Allen of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18681500Malachi Coleman of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21061500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Regis University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18131500
Photos: Skyhawks men’s and women’s basketball
Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s basketball lost to Regis on Saturday
Photos: Durango and Ignacio do battle in boys basketballDemons defeat Bobcats 62-47 on Friday at DHSDurango’s Noah Miles goes in for a reverse layup against Ignacio on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16312250Durango’s King Kerlin attacks the basket against a trio of Ignacio defenders on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17682400Ignacio's Trace Crane and Durango's Brady Hoerl fight for the ball off a rebound on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19172100Ignacio's DJ Hendren drives in for a fast-break layup as Durango's Mason Miller watches on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Durango's Marcus Cullum puts up a shot against Ignacio's Cayson Burcham (10) on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1932210021001917Ignacio's Trace Crane and Durango's Brady Hoerl fight for the ball off a rebound on Friday at DHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango and Ignacio do battle in boys basketball
Demons defeat Bobcats 62-47 on Friday at DHS
Photos: Durango, Farmington girls basketball face off at DHSFarmington came away with a 49-45 win20101358Durango High School plays Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School steals the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20641500Mariah Maestas, left, and Claire Goodwin of Durango High School trap Alidah Thomas of Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21341500Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays defense against Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18681500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School pushes the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17781500Aaliyah Archuleta of Farmington High School puts up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21811500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shotl while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20741500Chenoa Parrish of Farmington High School steals the ball while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15131500Caris Dale of Farmington High School puts up a shot while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21941500Chenoa Parrish of Farmington High School steals the ball while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22111500Ellie White of Durango High School tries to get rid of the ball as Kjani Anitielu of Farmington High School plays defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22551500Ellie White puts up a shot as Kjani Anitielu of Farmington High School tries to block it on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17901500Jaelyn Alston of Durango High School steals the ball while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24482010Mariah Maestas of Durango High School drives to the basket as Aaliyah Archuleta Farmington High School plays defense on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School drives to the basket while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20721500Lilly Fitzpatrick puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19661500Ellie White puts up a shot while playing Farmington High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15551500The Farmington High School bench celebrates a basket while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13152010
Photos: Durango, Farmington girls basketball face off at DHS
Farmington came away with a 49-45 win
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19943000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17431500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20373000The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18223000Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14632010Zia Fadil wins the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 39042736Luke Swenk places third in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15682010The Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19903000Bearron Kee places second in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21961500The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12673000The 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17511500Wayde Hall wins the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16312010The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17593000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17441500Runners lineup for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10532010Runners lineup for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11513000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kids run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1133975The 2024 Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16401500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 11432010Ryan Kirk finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13372010Kevin Brown finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17731500Maggie Yount places third in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17412010Paul S. finishes the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15301500Caitlin Jones places second in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17621500Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race runners finish Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16911500Christian Castellon, 14, shows up for the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22501500Richelle Entenmann, left, and Meagan Peach run in the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 24423000Runners take off at the start of the 2024 Durango Turkey Trot 1-mile kid’s run on Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 2065300030001822The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving
Photos: Durango High School footballDHS football takes a loss in the second round of playoffs20101547Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Cully Feeney of Durango High School breaks up a pass while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21402010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14992010Gage Voiles of Durango High School puts pressure on Heritage High School quarterback Jamison Seese on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16571500Ernesto Galvan of Durango High School looks to block as the play developed against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 12612010Will Zahradnik of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19481500Peyton Dike of Durango High School breaks a tackle against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16962010Durango High School stops the Heritage High School run on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14572010Durango High School stops the Heritage High School run on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 26882324Mason Miller of Durango High School makes a long catch while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22091500Gage Voiles of Durango High School puts pressure on Heritage High School quarterback Jamison Seese on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13482010Durango High School Red Pride Band plays during the Heritage High School game on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13402010Ryan Dugan of Durango High School runs the ball against Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15422010Durango High School quarterback Cully Feeney throws to his receiver while playing Heritage High School on Saturday during the second round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15472010
Photos: Durango High School football
DHS football takes a loss in the second round of playoffs
Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in DurangoPatrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)37395608Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)35865379Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)34395158Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33695053Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)33965094Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)41606240Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)39415911Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54973665Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)36275441Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)26203930Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)30494573Patrons line the streets of downtown Durango, Colorado, to watch the Veterans Day parade, honoring those who served. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)4160624056083739(Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in Durango
Photos: Fort Lewis College football defeats NM HighlandsFLC wins its last home game of the season against New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at FLC20101516Stone Walker, quarterback for Fort Lewis College scrambles on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker launches a touchdown pass to Jamille Humphrey while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21861500Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College brings in a touchdown pass while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17441466Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College brings in a touchdown pass while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20671500Fort Lewis quarterback Stone Walker celebrates with Jamille Humphrey after Humphrey’s touchdown reception while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17891500Fort Lewis College plays New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field as a break in the clouds show snow-covered mountains from the recent storms. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19523000Fort Lewis College head football coach Johnny Cox celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17851500Peyton Buschlen of Fort Lewis College makes a tackle against New Mexico Highlands University’s Jacob Ledesma IV on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17961500Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker throws a pass on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17622010Calvin Raab of Fort Lewis College makes a catch and keeps the ball after a big hit while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18372010Calvin Raab of Fort Lewis College makes a catch and keeps the ball after a big hit while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13912010Thomas Bearden of Fort Lewis College snaps the ball while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12682010Fort Lewis College quarterback Stone Walker scrambles on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15162010Orlando Guevara of Fort Lewis College runs the ball against New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19851500Jacob Penney, left, and Juma Kashanda of Fort Lewis College make a tackle on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19792010Jamille Humphrey of Fort Lewis College scores another touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16351500Fort Lewis College celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16622010Fort Lewis College fans celebrate a touchdown on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14192010Jack Hanenburg of Fort Lewis College goes after the New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18341500Hunter Villavicencio of Fort Lewis College fakes a punt for a first down and extra yardage against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16671500Walter Stauffer of Fort Lewis College goes after the New Mexico Highlands University quarterback on Saturday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16332010Stone Walker, quarterback for Fort Lewis College throws a pass on Saturday while playing New Mexico Highlands University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 24931500
Photos: Fort Lewis College football defeats NM Highlands
FLC wins its last home game of the season against New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at FLC
Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracksFinal phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue0VideoYouTube48036030002071Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002050A Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad engine goes over the new tracks on Tuesday that have been put in place along with new signaling infrastructure at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 300300
Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracks
Final phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue
Photos: Marching for women’s rightsDurango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main AvenueAfter gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)37256000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19853000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21633000After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20553000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21092010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Ava Allan, 17, one of several speakers during the Womens March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20273000Barbara McLachlan, term limited Colorado District 59 representative, speaks during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, morning at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17423000Durango Rising Poet Laureat, Zoe Golden, reds some of her poetry during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 16282010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13752010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20003000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10743000Vanessa George holds a sign during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21373000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19253000Kelly MacLaurin was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15561500Tracy Jones was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 13311500About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22633000About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18381500After gathering in Buckley Park for the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, participants walk down Main Avenue to downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15653000Beatriz Garcia was one of several speakers during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15082010About 200 people gather on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park for the Women’s March listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2024150030002137Vanessa George holds a sign during the Women’s March on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Buckley Park listening to several speakers before marching downtown Durango and then back to the park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Marching for women’s rights
Durango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main Avenue
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