Brady Flaherty, 6, left, Adalyn Betts, 6, and Taiven Betts, 4, play at the splash pad at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Brady is the son of Chris and Jen Flaherty of Cortez, and Adalyn and Taiven are the children of Taylor and Matt Betts of Cortez.
Brady Flaherty, 6, left, Adalyn Betts, 6, and Taiven Betts, 4, play at the splash pad at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Brady is the son of Chris and Jen Flaherty of Cortez, and Adalyn and Taiven are the children of Taylor and Matt Betts of Cortez.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
“I don’t know how much higher I can throw this,” said Joe Felsen as he shoveled snow at his son’s home in the Durango West subdivision.
“I don’t know how much higher I can throw this,” said Joe Felsen as he shoveled snow at his son’s home in the Durango West subdivision.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
George Keen, 90, works out with Katy Kopec, owner of The Good Fight Gym Boxing Gym in the Main Mall.
George Keen, 90, works out with Katy Kopec, owner of The Good Fight Gym Boxing Gym in the Main Mall.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Sariah Archuleta looks out of her isolation cell at La Plata County Jail.
Sariah Archuleta looks out of her isolation cell at La Plata County Jail.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A wolf dog at WolfWood Refuge near Ignacio.
A wolf dog at WolfWood Refuge near Ignacio.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Tufftan Bia, 3, of Arizona dances in the tiny tots category at Fort Lewis College’s Hozhoni Days Powwow in Whalen Gymnasium.
Tufftan Bia, 3, of Arizona dances in the tiny tots category at Fort Lewis College’s Hozhoni Days Powwow in Whalen Gymnasium.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
For Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow drivers on U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain Pass, the lanes can be narrow and the drop-offs steep.
For Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow drivers on U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain Pass, the lanes can be narrow and the drop-offs steep.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Sammy Denham, 73, retired after 42 years at Peerless Tires and gas station.
Sammy Denham, 73, retired after 42 years at Peerless Tires and gas station.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Randy Orris, left, and Dewey Baird hold signs protesting 1041 Regulations in front of the La Plata County Administration Building.
Randy Orris, left, and Dewey Baird hold signs protesting 1041 Regulations in front of the La Plata County Administration Building.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Steve Barkley, code enforcement officer for the city of Durango, talks to Eric Mazock of Texas at his illegal campsite along the Animas River behind Walmart. Barkley told Mazock, who had recently arrived in Durango, he is not allowed to camp in the river corridor. Mazock got out of his hammock and began packing up to leave the site.
Steve Barkley, code enforcement officer for the city of Durango, talks to Eric Mazock of Texas at his illegal campsite along the Animas River behind Walmart. Barkley told Mazock, who had recently arrived in Durango, he is not allowed to camp in the river corridor. Mazock got out of his hammock and began packing up to leave the site.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Five hundred balloons filled with $500 in prizes were dropped from the skylight area in the Main Mall as part of the Fabulous Fall Red Balloon Event put on by the Business Improvement District. The daylong downtown shopping event was a celebration of downtown businesses.
Five hundred balloons filled with $500 in prizes were dropped from the skylight area in the Main Mall as part of the Fabulous Fall Red Balloon Event put on by the Business Improvement District. The daylong downtown shopping event was a celebration of downtown businesses.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
An air tanker drops slurry on the west side of the 186 Fire burning on Missionary Ridge east of Hermosa.
An air tanker drops slurry on the west side of the 186 Fire burning on Missionary Ridge east of Hermosa.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Lisa McWhorter falls with her horse while rounding a barrel in the barrel racing competition during Fiesta Days at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Lisa McWhorter falls with her horse while rounding a barrel in the barrel racing competition during Fiesta Days at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The Animas Amazons compete in the raft slalom race during Animas River Days at the Durango Whitewater Park in Santa Rita Park.
The Animas Amazons compete in the raft slalom race during Animas River Days at the Durango Whitewater Park in Santa Rita Park.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Bayfield High School cheerleader Kaeli Marx, 17, does a backflip before the Durango High School game at BHS.
Bayfield High School cheerleader Kaeli Marx, 17, does a backflip before the Durango High School game at BHS.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
About 50 riders took part in the Cowboy Poetry Gathering’s Cowboy Poet Trail Ride at Rapp Corral north of Durango.
About 50 riders took part in the Cowboy Poetry Gathering’s Cowboy Poet Trail Ride at Rapp Corral north of Durango.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Irene Barry, an Aztec High School teacher and La Plata County resident, stands in front of the “Aztec Strong Mural.” Barry is on a mission to promote active-shooter training after living through the December 2017 attack at Aztec High School.
Irene Barry, an Aztec High School teacher and La Plata County resident, stands in front of the “Aztec Strong Mural.” Barry is on a mission to promote active-shooter training after living through the December 2017 attack at Aztec High School.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Don Wickman clears sidewalks in Bayfield as heavy snow falls in February.
Don Wickman clears sidewalks in Bayfield as heavy snow falls in February.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Cole McKinney with the Bridge Emergency Shelter in Cortez opens the door for a client who wants to come in for the night.
Cole McKinney with the Bridge Emergency Shelter in Cortez opens the door for a client who wants to come in for the night.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A Montezuma County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Patrol deputy salutes during the national anthem at the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo in Cortez.
A Montezuma County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Patrol deputy salutes during the national anthem at the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo in Cortez.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Vivienne McIntyre, owner of Nifty Nanny, slides Filomena Stancampiano, 5, down a Slip’N Slide at the Smiley Building where her business is located.
Vivienne McIntyre, owner of Nifty Nanny, slides Filomena Stancampiano, 5, down a Slip’N Slide at the Smiley Building where her business is located.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Jeff Creamer in his kayak frees an empty raft stuck in Smelter Rapid on the Animas River in the Durango Whitewater Park.
Jeff Creamer in his kayak frees an empty raft stuck in Smelter Rapid on the Animas River in the Durango Whitewater Park.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald