Local/Region – The Durango Herald (2024)

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Durango considers sales tax measures to fund city hall, police station

One option preserves current tax rate, another proposes slight increase

Polis signs bill that thwarts statewide ranked choice voting

Governor faced pressure to veto the bill after last-minute provisions were added

DATE: Jun 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Under the heat dome: Durango keeps breaking records for temperature highs

Residents across Southwestern U.S. find ways to beat the heat

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Photos: The streets are alive with the sound of music

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Bayfield Water Treatment Plant to add new, longer-lasting generator

System would be more efficient during natural disasters

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Investment banker says Walmart is enough competition in Albertsons-Kroger merger

Raising prices after merger would cause an exodus of customers, he says

Gov. Jared Polis signs bill affirming Indian tribes’ oversight of land annexations

Durango mayor ready to move on from controversy with Southern Ute Indian Tribe

DATE: Jun 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

94th Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo starts with a red, white and blue flourish

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event gets off to a strong start in Cortez

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10-year-old girl dies after being hit by truck northwest of Pagosa Springs

Crash occurred near Williams Creek Campground in San Juan National Forest

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Did U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert request infrastructure funding from a bill she voted against?

Lawmaker said she secured $51.4 million for bridge project

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Republican congressional candidates face off in Durango

Five contenders sought to distinguish themselves from one another

DATE: Jun 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos: A day for boaters

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 visionThe 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

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River Days

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

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road race

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

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race

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

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour

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

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates

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 thirdmhollinshead@durangoherald.com

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

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

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 Saturday

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

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Local/Region – The Durango Herald (2024)

Durango considers sales tax measures to fund city hall, police station

Polis signs bill that thwarts statewide ranked choice voting

Under the heat dome: Durango keeps breaking records for temperature highs

Photos: The streets are alive with the sound of music

Bayfield Water Treatment Plant to add new, longer-lasting generator

Investment banker says Walmart is enough competition in Albertsons-Kroger merger

Gov. Jared Polis signs bill affirming Indian tribes’ oversight of land annexations

94th Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo starts with a red, white and blue flourish

10-year-old girl dies after being hit by truck northwest of Pagosa Springs

Did U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert request infrastructure funding from a bill she voted against?

Republican congressional candidates face off in Durango

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