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Stewards of the Land

Collaborations, initiatives working for health of public lands

Nearly three years ago, in October 2020, Gov. Jared Polis signed executive Order B 2020-008 creating the Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative. The goals of the RPI are pretty s...

DATE: Jul 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Stewardship programs throughout the San Juans

As the rivers continue to carry our snowmelt downstream, and the high country begins to open up, I’m finally getting a second to reflect on a busy couple of months hiring, training and prepa...

DATE: Jun 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Which volunteer opportunity is right for you?

The first time I worked with conservation volunteers, I led a group of high school students on a long-term volunteer trail project. As my students learned to use tools, cut tread and spend a...

DATE: May 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Looking forward to summer: Interpretive events

There is no shortage of splendor in the grandiose peaks, sprawling meadows and diverse forests of Southwest Colorado. Whether you’re a mountain biker seeking the most epic of single tracks, ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Snow fatigue is reminder of mountain’s benefits

I stand on the edge of the wilderness as the late afternoon glow hits the peaks. Clouds hug the tops of the mountains, signaling the incoming storm. The wind is cold, and the snow blows acro...

DATE: Mar 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Ramping Up: SJMA’s education programs continue to grow

All of the snow we got in January sure has been a sight! Perhaps you’ve watched your dog happily run out into the white wonderland, only to promptly drop from sight in fresh heaps of powder....

DATE: Feb 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Hurray for snow – now get out there and have fun, be safe!

Ah, winter. As the white stuff piles up around us this year, I’m excited to get out in the mountains – to sled, ski and explore the backcountry. When white-capped, the San Juans are majestic...

DATE: Jan 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Wrapping up a solid year

Anticipation hangs heavy in the air at this time of year. We see it in the faces of all the children (and adults, too) who visit the Christmas tree lot, selecting the perfect tree to adorn t...

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

San Juan Mountains Association preparing for Christmas tree fundraiser

As the seasons change in Southwest Colorado, I’m reminded how much I look forward to stoking the fire, sitting back and enjoying the radiant warmth. Fall is a time to prepare and stock up fo...

DATE: Nov 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Forest Ambassadors end second successful season

In Durango, the shift from summer to autumn brings warmer layers out of the closet, plans for desert season and a rush to behold the aspens before their leaves fall. At the San Juan Mountain...

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Laying the groundwork to protect hidden gems in the West End

With Moab two hours to the northwest, Telluride an hour to the southeast and Durango several hours farther south, the West End is easily accessible to many recreationists seeking new terrain...

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Stewardship crews strive to improve your public lands experience

San Juan Mountains Association’s seasonal stewards have reached the final third of their summer stint. While I hear anecdotal updates from them throughout the season, it’s the time of year ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Videos & Photos

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country StadiumBayfield High School Salutatorian Lillian O'Hair engages with some of her classmates prior to the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17392400Bayfield High School Valedictorian Brad Foutz prepares for the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14151800Madison Mead fixes the cap of her classmate Aubrey Mitzlaff prior to Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15371800Micah Acosta looks on just before walking to Wolverine Country Stadium for Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15802100Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 lines up just outside the track at Wolverine Country Stadium on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Genesis Barrera, left, and Amelia Beck walk to their seats at Wolverine Country Stadium for Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15472100Katie Killinen looks up at the crowd in attendance on her way to her seat at Wolverine Country Stadium for Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14381800Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 celebrates its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16992400Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 celebrates graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17572400Bayfield High School Salutatorian Lillyan O'Hair speaks to the Class of 2024 on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13741800Bayfield High School Valedictorian Brad Foutz speaks to the Class of 2024 on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15722100Bayfield High School social studies teacher and commencement speaker Jason Singh speaks to the Class of 2024 on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16032100Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 celebrates graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16442100Amelia Beck receives her diploma during Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16131950Noah Box receives his diploma during Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15422100Ashlyn Farnam receives her diploma during Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16382100Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 celebrates graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1362180019501613Amelia Beck receives her diploma during Bayfield High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at BHS. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduates
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 SaturdayOrlando Griego, Durango School District 9-R's Title VI Program Manager, speaks to the Class of 2024 during the 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16452400Dr. Lorien Chambers Schuldt, Chair and Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College, speaks to the Class of 2024 during the 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at FLC's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15552100Keynote speaker LaTitia Taylor, Education Director with the Southern Ute Education Department, talk to the Class of 2024 about persevering through challenging times during the 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15112100The Class of 2024 lines up to receive their celebratory shawls and blankets during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)12772400Nola Burnite is fitted with her celebratory shawl and blanket during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15932100The Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education program held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17252100Kendra Jim is fitted with her celebratory shawl and blanket during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14681800Kenji Lebbon is fitted with his celebratory shawl during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15302100The Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education program held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1476210018001468Kendra Jim is fitted with her celebratory shawl and blanket during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024
Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday
PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy HalfMark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito ReservoirMark Schonberger of Durango barrels through a big puddle of water en route to crossing the finish line during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Schonberger won the event in one hour, 25 minutes and 42.89 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19932400Ian Huang of Durango approaches the finish line during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Huang finished in second place overall in one hour, 28 minutes and 36.45 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13091500Truman McGee, left, and Dakota Woody, right, show support for their friend Paul Cranfill, who took part in the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Cranfill, who's from Ignacio, finished 30th overall in two hours, 1 minute and 3.33 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Melissa McGaughey of Durango turns off County Road 501 to continue on the course during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18662400Mel Ponwith of Bayfield makes her way down County Road 501 during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18191800Jordan Welsh of Lawrenceville, Georgia turns off County Road 501 to continue on the course during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14602400Vallecito Lake Heavy Half competitors make their way down County Road 501 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15902400Anthony Valdez of Durango pushes up a steep incline along County Road 501 during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1510210024001993Mark Schonberger of Durango barrels through a big puddle en route to crossing the finish line during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Schonberger won the event in one hour, 25 minutes and 42.89 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy Half
Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir
Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener30001908Reese Dahly of Durango High School collides with the Dakota Ridge High School goalie and player on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango High School takes on Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12582010Emery Miller of Durango High School winds up for a kick against Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16131500Bella Saren of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14232010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball on Wednesday while playing Dakota Ridge High School in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15291500Emery Miller of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17051500Reese Dahly of Durango High School collides with the Dakota Ridge High School goalie and player on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19083000Amelia Scott of Durango High School fights for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15371500Sydney Ryan of Durango High School goes for the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16152010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School goes after the ball on Wednesday while playing Dakota Ridge High School in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20313000Bella Saren of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Dakota Ridge High School on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22031500
Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffs
DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener
Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on SaturdayAbout 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16113000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18843000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18441500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15722010About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18343000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10693000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15733000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20402010About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18911500The Sawmill Singers perform the honor song during the Fort Lewis College 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15791500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20193000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15231500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19972010About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13311500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17861500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19022841About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19233000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17423000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19113000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23133000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18753000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18663000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14761500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18833000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19063000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16683000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21773000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16653000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15133000Author, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, delivers graduations remarks during the Fort Lewis College class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20563000Author, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, delivers graduations remarks during the Fort Lewis College class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20223000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20593000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21573000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20333000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21093000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19011500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16351500Fort Lewis College president, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16421500Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20203000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out his last diplomas as president of the college during the 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20723000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15971500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20913000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14591500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17501500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15651500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20333000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19873000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18581500Jade Sophia sings the national anthem during the Fort Lewis College class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16101500About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College graduates throw their mortar boards into the air at the end of the 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, hands out about 400 diplomas to students during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23603000Audrey Leonetti, Fort Lewis College Hozhoni ambassador, reads the land acknowledgment at the beginning of the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17821500Audrey Leonetti, Fort Lewis College Hozhoni ambassador, reads the land acknowledgment at the beginning of the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18893000Cassidy Kurry receives her diploma from Fort Lewis College President, Tom Stritikus, while holding her dog Missy during the 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2307293530002313About 400 Fort Lewis College class of 2024 students received their diplomas during Saturdays commencement ceremony at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduation
FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday
Photos: Durango High School girls soccerDHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS20101804Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School heads the ball away from the Durango net saving a score on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Bella Saren of Durango High School moves the ball on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14772010Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18721500Bella Saren of Durango High School collides with a Fruita Monument High School player on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21821500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School scores a goal against Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15042010Lila Scherer-Sickler, center, of Durango High School celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13312010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School fights for the ball while playing Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17611500Emery Miller of Durango High School controls the ball while playing Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21991500Reese Dahly, left, and Emma Hyder of Durango High School play defense against Fruita Monument High School on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17411500Reese Dahly of Durango High School passes the ball on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20301500Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School headers the ball away from the Durango net saving a score on Friday while playing Fruita Monument High School at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18042010
Photos: Durango High School girls soccer
DHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCSSkyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort LewisEllie Martinez of Fort Lewis College looks to move the ball against Erica Rivera (3) and Jessie Ackerman (28) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13862100Kaylin Vanzant of Fort Lewis College and Meghan Weiss (21) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs battle for possession of the ball in front of UCCS's net during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13681350Erica Rivera (3) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs picks up the ball in front of the net and takes off going the other way with Autumn Rymerson (14) and Phoebe Ramirez (19) of Fort Lewis College chasing after her during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17422100Ellie Martinez of Fort Lewis College rips a shot from the top right edge against Kathryn Kossack (9) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16851800Valerie Garcia of Fort Lewis College drives toward the net from the far right corner against University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14231500Mikki Brown of Fort Lewis College fires a shot from the top with several University of Colorado Colorado Springs defenders surrounding her during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14682400Kaylin Vanzant (28) of Fort Lewis College goes on the attack against University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18002100Phoebe Ramirez of Fort Lewis College looks to make a move attacking the left side of the net against University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16302100Jessie Ackerman (28) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs looks to seize control of the ball against Piper Price (20) of Fort Lewis College during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1793150018001685Ellie Martinez of Fort Lewis College rips a shot from the top right edge against Kathryn Kossack (9) of University of Colorado Colorado Springs during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse match on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCS
Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico HighlandsSkyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2Amiee Shanks of Fort Lewis College fires a pitch against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19761800Kayla Stone of Fort Lewis College throws to first base for a quick putout against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17331800Catheryn Rodman of Fort Lewis College puts down a bunt against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13121903Lexi Apodaca of New Mexico Highlands University throws to first base for an easy groundout against Fort Lewis College during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)22252400Cara Daugherty (11) of Fort Lewis College is greeted by teammate Kayla Stone after scoring a run against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1898194718001733Kayla Stone of Fort Lewis College throws to first base for a quick putout against New Mexico Highlands University during an RMAC softball game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Aspen Field. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico Highlands
Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2
Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on SaturdayLacy Ruggiero of Durango High School leads the girls 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14352010Charlie Dillman of Durango High School leads the boys 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21401500Donovan Whitehead of Durango High School competes in the long jump on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)26531500Arrow Nachtrieb of Durango High School competes in the girls 300 meter hurdles on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14452010Jaxon Francher of Durango High School takes off in the boys 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19911500Blake Ethier of Bayfield High School finishes the boys 800 meter run on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21681500Sofia Voss of Durango High School takes off in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15672010Molly Bertrand of Durango High School crosses the finish line in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15901500Reed Brumbelow of Bayfield High School takes off in the boys 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20781500Malakai Baier of Durango High School competes in the long jump on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21211500Xavier Sutherlin of Durango High School competes in the boys 400-meter hurdles on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1781150020101567Sofia Voss of Durango High School takes off in the girls 400 meter race on Saturday during the Ron Keller Invitational track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller Invitational
Durango hosts track meet on Saturday
Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on SaturdayParticipants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22363000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19713000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19853000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19573000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20362010Sabrina Lopez, with Ballet Folklórico de Durango, dances up Main Avenue during Durango’s Earth Day Parade. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19883000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21913000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21143000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21333000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20343000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19583000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20603000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20383000Participants in Durangos Earth Day Parade make their way up Main Avenue on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18233000Ruby Lewis, 8, left, and Betty Hartley, 7, with the Durango Montessori School, carry a banner on Saturday during Durangos Earth Day Parade on Main Avenue. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20172972Aniston Schmidt, 11, left, Chole Valentinelli, 11, center, and Skayla Rozak, 8, make flower art pounding flower petals on to cloth on Saturday during Earth Day celebrations at Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21423000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 21383000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18763000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17923000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1910300030002000Earth Day fun in Buckley Park on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Showing love for mother earth
Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

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