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Wilderness bill gains local momentum, lacks congressional bipartisan support

County commissioners, mayors and ranchers travel to the nation’s capital

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet aims to tackle childhood poverty with tax credit

Bill targeted to help lower-income families

DATE: Mar 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP senators to watch on Trump’s emergency declaration

WASHINGTON – The fight about President Donald Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall is heading to the GOP-controlled Senate, putting Republicans in the uncomfortable spot of deciding whether to ba...

DATE: Feb 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado Democrats, Republicans express concern about Trump’s state of emergency

Colorado Democrat and Republican representatives expressed concern Friday about President Donald Trump’s state of emergency declaration to gain funding for a southern border wall. ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate to vote on partisan bills to reopen federal government

Colorado congressmen double-down along party lines

DATE: Jan 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farm bill exempts pure maple, honey from added sugars label

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The new farm bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday prevents maple syrup and honey producers from being required to list their pure products as containing added sugars o...

DATE: Dec 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Gardner, Bennet seek more funding for wildfire suppression

Letters sent to committee cite need for air tankers, water-scooper fleet

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI reaches out to Deborah Ramirez, Brett Kavanaugh’s Colo. accuser

WASHINGTON – The FBI has begun contacting people as part of an additional background investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, including a second woman who alleges that the Supreme Court nomin...

DATE: Sep 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durangoans take to the streets to protest Kavanaugh nomination

Residents line Camino del Rio at rush hour

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

John McCain, ‘maverick’ of the Senate and former POW, dies at 81

Senator made campaign stop in Durango in 2008.

DATE: Aug 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner questions former colleague in confirmation hearing for secretary of state

Pompeo says war should be a last resort

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sex trafficking bill heads to president’s desk

New law targets websites for knowingly hosting illicit activity

DATE: Mar 21, 2018 | 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

Wilderness bill gains local momentum, lacks congressional bipartisan support

Sen. Michael Bennet aims to tackle childhood poverty with tax credit

GOP senators to watch on Trump’s emergency declaration

Colorado Democrats, Republicans express concern about Trump’s state of emergency

Senate to vote on partisan bills to reopen federal government

Farm bill exempts pure maple, honey from added sugars label

Gardner, Bennet seek more funding for wildfire suppression

FBI reaches out to Deborah Ramirez, Brett Kavanaugh’s Colo. accuser

Durangoans take to the streets to protest Kavanaugh nomination

John McCain, ‘maverick’ of the Senate and former POW, dies at 81

Sen. Cory Gardner questions former colleague in confirmation hearing for secretary of state

Sex trafficking bill heads to president’s desk

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