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Mancos man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 2021 crash

Scott Edouard Chilleen denied he was driving in crash that killed woman

DATE: Jan 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Durango Municipal Court order reinstates ability to arrest and hold those who repeatedly don’t show up for hearings

Change allows the city to enforce warrants for habitual hearing skippers

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Lyndreth Wall put in halfway house in Denver; no word on resignation

Tribal Council responds to federal indictment in sex case

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder

Nicolo ‘Nico’ Tonelli is accused of fatally shooting his close friend Jamison ‘Jmoe’ McMaster after contentious night

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Third jury trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

Most recent trial ended in hung jury after jurors were unable to reach unanimous decision

DATE: Dec 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man who fired gunshots in neighborhood gets probation

Samuel Navarro said he had a psychological break

DATE: Dec 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse

A jury convicted Carmen Pastor of force-feeding 17-month-old boy

DATE: Dec 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of assaulting, kidnapping ex-wife

Woman was choked, forced into car and taken for a drive, according to police

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Brian Harbin Hunt, 51, faces 8-16 years in prison if found guilty of rape

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Narcotics Anonymous sponsor sentenced for sexually assaulting teenage girl in Durango

James Alan Meleski accused of manipulating girl for his own sexual desires

DATE: Nov 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What is diversion, and does it work?

Social workers discuss the importance of preventing youths from facing criminal justice system

DATE: Nov 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings

Two 17-year-old suspects charged as adults

DATE: Nov 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

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

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

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

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

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

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

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

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

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

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

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Mancos man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 2021 crash

Durango Municipal Court order reinstates ability to arrest and hold those who repeatedly don’t show up for hearings

Update: Lyndreth Wall put in halfway house in Denver; no word on resignation

Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder

Third jury trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

Durango man who fired gunshots in neighborhood gets probation

Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse

Durango man suspected of assaulting, kidnapping ex-wife

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Narcotics Anonymous sponsor sentenced for sexually assaulting teenage girl in Durango

What is diversion, and does it work?

Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings

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