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Education

Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Navajo Nation
Maria’s Bookshop hosts its first-ever read-a-thon
New Mexico governor signs regalia law. What’s the reaction at home?
As Trump moves to dismantle Department of Education, 9-R superintendent weighs in on local impact
Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search
Ignacio teacher will give rural education a voice at Colorado Capitol

Arts & Entertainment

Native American Art and Culture class hosts fashion show
Bayfield High School Theatre stages ‘Descendants: The Musical’
Arts and culture in Durango: A vital force for community and local business
Pippin’s quest: FLC stages legendary American musical
Movie review: ‘Warfare,’ a forensic portrait of combat, hunts war-movie clichés
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters

Health

Measles case confirmed in Archuleta County
Ahead of RFK Jr’s planned N.M. visit, Gallup charter school announces ‘special guest’
Colorado measles case reported in unvaccinated adult who traveled internationally
Study suggests proximity to oil and gas wells increases risk of childhood leukemia
The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
Controversial marijuana potency bill to have first hearing

Business & Real Estate

Trump’s tariffs will soon make cars more expensive in Colorado
Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,300 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
Southwest Endoscopy Center named one of top ambulatory surgery centers
Comfort Keeps announces new hire
Zia Taqueria opens third location – this one at Fort Lewis College
Raft guide training to be held in May

Nation & World

Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events
Nation and world briefs
Nation and world briefs
World’s oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina
Nation and world briefs
Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence

Southwest Life

And the West is History: Fishing on the Animas – ca. 1899
Senior Center Calendar
DHS Class of 1995 to hold reunion
Local student wins Steve Westhoff Scholarship
Program looking for homeowners
Faith leaders to host climate change panel

Food

How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health
What’s cooking for International Carrot Day?
Food pantry in Arboles becomes vital resource for rural residents
Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
Carver Brewing Co. earns Small Brewery of the Year
New food truck will be a ‘permanent fixture’ at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Columns

Strength in Well-being
How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health
Stewards of the Land
You have the power to help our public lands
From the Chamber
Tourism is a cornerstone of Durango’s economy

Videos & Photos

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday 30002267Duncan Walsh of Durango High School tags out Brady Dale of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Sam Clark of Durango High School beats Michael Krupa of Montezuma-Cortez High School to first base, getting the out on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)27493842Sam Clark of Durango High School throws a pitch to a Montezuma-Cortez High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22711500The Durango High School dugout looks on while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14752010Landin Padilla of Durango High School tags out Evan Woody of Montezuma-Cortez High School at second base on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20833000Jack Englund of Durango High School is out at first base while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14512010jm@durangoherald.comSam Clark of Durango High School throws a pitch to a Montezuma-Cortez High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16673000Durango High School head coach Masen Hibbeler talks with his player Dylan Burns while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15032010Darren Daves of Montezuma-Cortez High School throws the ball toward first base while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11812010Dylan Burns of Durango High School slides in safe to second base getting by Cory Carver of Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15462010Dylan Burns of Durango High School puts the ball in play while playing Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13522010Connor Rosenbaugh of Montezuma-Cortez High School throws a pitch to a Durango High School batter on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19022010Landin Padilla of Durango High School is tagged out by Kolby Wirth of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19771500Landin Padilla of Durango High School looks up for the call after being tagged out by Kolby Wirth of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13352010Montezuma-Cortez High School head coach Jake Huff talks to his team while playing Durango High School on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16462010Ollie Peterson of Durango High School is tagged out on his way to second base by Cory Carver of Montezuma-Cortez High Schoo on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17082010Duncan Walsh of Durango High School tags out Brady Dale of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21573000Duncan Walsh of Durango High School tags out Brady Dale of Montezuma-Cortez High School at home plate on Tuesday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22673000
Play ball: Demons in action at home
Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday
Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango30002000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19723000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. 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Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19123000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17483000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16663000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19523000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20183000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22033000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14553000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19803000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19983000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21943000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18141500About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500Willow Ruth makes a sign at tthe Hands Off! Rally on Saturday in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22993000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19783000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16633000Vivian Smotherman speaks during the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19133000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20072896About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20573000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18151500About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18301500About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13942010Maya Fontenot, 16, a Durango High School student, speaks to about a thousand people who showed up for the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20333000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18243000About a thousand people participate in a Hands Off! Rally on Saturday at Buckley Park, in tandem with other Hands Off! rallies across the country, in a demonstration against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the direction they are leading the country. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16003000About a thousand people participate in the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19803000About a thousand people participate in the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18243000About a thousand people participate in the Hands Off! Rally on Saturday gathering in Buckley Park before marching through downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21481500
Photos: Hands Off! Rally
About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango
Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition30001975Ava Allen, playing Persephone, dances during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101544Jenny Fitts Reynolds, director with Durango High School Troupe 1096, talks with actors before the start of rehearsal of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101635Angel Safari, Tiana Batiste and Sopfia Gutierrez, are the Fates during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)29722174Ava Allen, playing Persephone, and Donovan Dolton, playing Hades, sing during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101900Benjamin Mattson, director of Durango High School Troupe 1096, talks with his actors during rehearsal of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101850Donovan Dolton, playing Hades, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2010542The Ensemble that includes Zada Lile, Dani Concelman, Talya O’Neil, Nathan Greer, Violet McFarlane, Valentine Kuntz, Quinn Payne, Avery Edgar, Giada Gierhart, Rhen Bard and Luci Rodriguez during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001742Noah Oury, playing Hermes, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002176The Ensemble that includes Zada Lile, Dani Concelman, Talya O'Neil, Nathan Greer, Violet McFarlane, Valentine Kuntz, Quinn Payne, Avery Edgar, Giada Gierhart, Rhen Bard and Luci Rodriguez during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28051895Ava Allen, playing Persephone, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002168Durango High School Troupe 1096 actors rehearse “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002093Gillian Reynolds, plays Eurydice during rehearsal of “Hadestown Teen Edition,” a production by Durango High School Troupe 1096, on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001244Noah Oury, playing Hermes, sings during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002200Gillian Reynolds, left, playing Eurydice and Bella Lucero, playing Orpheus, sing during rehearsal of the Durango High School Troupe 1096 production of “Hadestown Teen Edition” on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002151Petra Lyon directs the orchestra during rehearsal of ‘Hadestown Teen Edition,“ a production by Durango High School Troupe 1096, on Wednesday at the school. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Hadestown
Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition
Photos: Durango High School boys lacrosse DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon20101441Austin Blake of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15002311Owen Muraro of Durango High School cradles toward the Grand Junction High School goal on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001667Durango High School goalie Alex Gnehm is ready for a Grand Junction High School shot on goal on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001689JT Munger of Durango High School cradles the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001618Tenzing Matt of Durango High School plays defense against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001916Brandin Gurule of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001764Logan Muraro of Durango High School cradles the ball against Grand Junction High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20102451Grady Hooten of Durango High School gets hit by Grand Junction High School players on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002167Owen Muraro of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Grand Junction High School players on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School boys lacrosse
DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon
Video: Hozhoni Days PowwowGrand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College celebrates the Indigenous community0VideoYouTube480360
Video: Hozhoni Days Powwow
Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College celebrates the Indigenous community
Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage30002251Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)29932146The Hozhoni Days Powwow Grand Entry enters Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002032Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001987Hozhoni Days Powwow Host Southern Drum: Full Metal Jacket Singers, plays during the Grand Entry in Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001956Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002161Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001990Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101932Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001684The Hozhoni Days Powwow Grand Entry enters Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001524Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002103Judges listen to Thunder Bay during the drum contest at the Hozhoni Days Powwow in Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101485Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002101A potentially up-and-coming singer looks during the drum contest at the Hozhoni Days Powwow in Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College
Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage
Durango High School girls basketball wins bigDHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday20101436Durango High School celebrates its win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango High School players get ready to take on Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS in the Sweet 16 of 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11122010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School splits the Montrose High School defense on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17582010Fans cheer on Durango High School as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13362010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School drives the lane while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1731975Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School is pinned down while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14762010Durango High School celebrates its win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14362010Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School looks to drive the lane while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16422010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School was about to dump the cooler on head coach Lauren Moran but was persuaded not to after the win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16162010Durango High School celebrates the win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Fans cheer on Durango High School as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13102010Durango High School bench players celebrate the Demons win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Durango High School girls basketball head coach Lauren Moran speaks to her team on the bench as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12452010jm@durangoherald.comA young Durango High School fan shows off her poster as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18181500Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School looks to pass the ball while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14642010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School looks to pass the ball while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13722010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18861500Ellie White of Durango High School drives to the basket as they play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15082010Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20401500Mariah Maestas, left, and Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School chase down a loose ball as they play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14642010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School waits for the jump ball call while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18622010Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School puts up a shot over Montrose High School players on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14921940Durango High School players celebrate their win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS in the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15072010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays tough defense against Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18121500Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School fights for a loose ball with a Montrose High School player on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15102010Lilly Fitzpatrick, center, and teammate Mariah Maestas of Durango High School play tough defense against Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12862010
Durango High School girls basketball wins big
DHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday
Photos: Horsing around20101317Stephen Eytel rides Tyron while pulling Phoebe Alverson on Saturday while competing in the sport class during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001786Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002175Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002151It was warm sunshine then heavy snow then sunshine during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 31162054Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001958Competitors in the sport class walk the course on Saturday before starting to race for the fastest time during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002212Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002300With about 3 feet of fresh snow, getting pulled around on a sled is not a bad idea during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002194Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001829Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001845Horses, riders and skiers compete in the junior class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).30002388Competitors in the sport class walk the course on Saturday before starting to race for the fastest time during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001105Horses, riders and skiers compete in the junior class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).30001547It was warm sunshine then heavy snow then sunshine during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001396Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 15001719A rider who lost his skier finishes the course on Saturday during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).
Photos: Horsing around
Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow30002130Residents in Durango North Village on County Road 203 dig out their cars on Friday as a winter storm leaves the area covered in a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001999Mark Kade, right, being a good Samaritan, hooks up his Toyota 4Runner to a Subaru belonging to Nick Marlow. Marlow went off of U.S. Highway 550 on Friday north of Hermosa as a winter storm moves through the area dropping a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001751Mark Kade, left, being a good Samaritan, looks for a break in traffic to pull Nick Marlows car out of the ditch after he went off of U.S. Highway 550 on Friday north of Hermosa. A winter storm dropped a foot of snow, creating hazardous roads. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 60003940North County Road 250 on Friday as winter storm leaves the area covered in a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Durango city snowplows push snow to the middle of Main Avenue on Friday in downtown as a winter storm drops a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002259Unhoused individuals walk through Durango carrying a sleeping back and items on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in town. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001976Vehicles follow a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow on U.S. Highway 550 on Friday near Hermosa as a winter storm moves through the area dropping a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002144Andrew Craig shovels his Durango sidewalk on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002139A car went off of North County Road 250 on Friday as a winter storm dropped a foot of snow, creating hazardous roads. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002040A raven finds a snow-covered garbage bag in the back of a pickup parked at the Durango Post Office on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in town. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001971Even as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in Durango, Durangoans still want to get their walk in on the Animas River Trail. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002273A deer looks for a shrub to nibble on on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002012An unhoused individual walks through Durango on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in town. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow
Photos: FLC hoops at WhalenSkyhawks women’s and men’s basketball teams lose to Colorado Mesa15001905Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)The Fort Lewis College bench disagrees with a call while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22622010Cassius Carmichael, left, and Cassius Carmichael of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15561500AJ Riggs of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17541500Biko Johnson of Fort Lewis College moves the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17942010Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19051500Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College takes the ball to the basket while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19941500Fort Lewis College coaches gather during a time out while playing against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10172010Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19501500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15732010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Jordan Mast talks with his players while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20371500Stewart Erhart of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19761500Natalie Guanella of Fort Lewis College drives the lane while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19811500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18091500Fort Lewis College women’s basketball head coach Lauren Zuniga yells instructions to her team while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19171500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18091500Biko Johnson of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1932975Keither Florence of Fort Lewis College grabs a rebound from Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1227975Claudia Palacio Gámez of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22441500
Photos: FLC hoops at Whalen
Skyhawks women’s and men’s basketball teams lose to Colorado Mesa
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