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Bayfield Middle School student-athletes gain insight on post-high school sports

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Education

Update: Farmington Schools and Police issue belated statements on sex case, shooting threat

2 years of college covered for Colorado students under new law

Montezuma-Cortez school district receives primarily positive outlook in state teacher survey

Bayfield Middle School student-athletes gain insight on post-high school sports

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County has big plans involving equine education

Durango Street Pianos coming back for summer

Cellists to perform free concert

Durango Arts Center: A spectacular May and exciting June ahead

A burst of chamber music

Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce TLC family reality series

Health

Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children

Coloradans’ injuries from guns have cost $8.4 million in health care in six-year span

Native Americans have shorter life spans. Better health care isn’t the only answer

La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate

The key to long-term weight maintenance: Reverse dieting

Hospitals suing patients would have to put their names on lawsuits under new Colorado bill

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

How a Boulder resident bought a used EV for less than $700

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board chair steps down to lead the company

Heartwood Cohousing wins OK for 14 homes, turns attention to design and financing

Pine River Commons townhome project slated to wrap up by mid-September

Summer outlook on Bayfield home market appears promising

Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes

Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term

Marijuana banking bill advances in the Senate

House Republicans push off Biden impeachment bid for now

King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs

Funding made available to support recording oral histories from boarding school era

Southwest Life

Bridge scores

Durangoan appreciates neighbors’ help

Senior Center Calendar

Powerhouse offers free admission on June 11

Pine River Library hosts free fly fishing class

League of Women Voters to host screening

Food

Seoul street food: A Cortez journalist provides the scoop

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall

Farmers Market: The Tea Sisters forage for their ingredients

Yellow Carrot joins America’s Best Restaurants

Visit Durango serves up second annual Durango Restaurant Week

Columns

Columnists

Durango Arts Center: A spectacular May and exciting June ahead

From the Extension Office

Routines enhance well-being, including routine fun

Creating Community

Embracing lived experience: A win-win for everyone

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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