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Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races20101348Todd Wells competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Erin Osborne competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20503000Troy Wells competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12842010Riley Huston competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13192010Riders compete in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic mountain bike races on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10852010Todd Wells competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13482010Lauren Aggeler competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13722010Riley Huston competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12242010Lauren Aggeler competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16152010The women’s pro mountain bike race during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14242010Toby Hassett competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30654144Emmett McManus competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14102010Brent Winebarger competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12502010Austin Beard competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14512010Lauren Aggeler competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18803000Toby Hassett competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13342010Erin Osborne is all smiles as she crosses the finish line after winning the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20111500
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 Saturday20101999The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro mens road race on Saturday north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Competitors in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race line up at the starting line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at East Second Avenue and 33rd Street. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20603000Cobe Freeburn crosses the finish line winning the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8391250The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19992010The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18663000Race fans cheer on riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11142010Race fans cheer on riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17413000Liam O'Connor competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13552010Race fans cheer on riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12443000Ned Overend competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024 north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20303000A group of riders compete in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21791500Race fans line the finish line before riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race arrive on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Race fans line the finish line before riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race arrive on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16493000Race fans line the finish line before riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race arrive on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14212010Race fans line the finish line before riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race arrive on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19153000A group of riders compete in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13303000A group of riders compete in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race make their way out of Durango on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, finishing in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12663000Riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race make their way out of Durango on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, finishing in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18651500Riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race make their way out of Durango on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, finishing in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19453000Competitors in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race line up at the starting line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at East Second Avenue and 33rd Street. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14912010Stephen Schaefer makes an early break from the peloton during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race north of Durango on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18573000A race official on a motorcycle rides with the peloton up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11472010Competitors in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race line up at the starting line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at East Second Avenue and 33rd Street. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18983000Stephen Schaefer leads the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race up heading up Coal Bank Pass on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18411500A hawk decided to perch on top of a tree for a Birds eye view of the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19661500Cobe Freeburn, left, makes his way up Coal Bank Pass while competing in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18413000The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15993000A group of riders make their way up Molas Pass during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21501500A race official watches riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12923000Cobe Freeburn begins pulling away from fellow riders on Molas Pass during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south of Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16683000Riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race come down Coal Bank Pass on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south of Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13673000Race fans line up at the finish line before riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race arrive on Saturday, May 25, 2024, south in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13783000A group of riders compete in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13893000The peloton makes its way up U.S. Highway 550 during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8992010Traffic goes around the peloton on U.S. Highway 550 trying to beat the road closing at 8:30 a.m. at Purgatory Resort during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17983000Traffic goes around the peloton on U.S. Highway 550 trying to beat the road closing at 8:30 a.m. at Purgatory Resort during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20153000Emmett Mcmanus, left, Caleb Classen, center, Cobe Freeburn make their way up Molas Pass while competing in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17173000Emmett Mcmanus, left, Caleb Classen, center, and Cobe Freeburn make their way up Molas Pass while competing in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20423000Emmett Mcmanus, left, Caleb Classen, center, and Cobe Freeburn make their way up Molas Pass while competing in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20565074The peloton climbs Shalona Hill during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, making their way to the finish line in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Caleb Classen leads the peloton during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, making their way to the finish line in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9281250A rider in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic fixes a flat tire on U.S. Highway 550 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20002805Riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic start gathering near the start line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at East Second Avenue and 33rd Street. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19473000Spectators watch as riders gather for the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic near the start line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at East Second Avenue and 33rd Street. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9152010Kona Gray, 3, stays warm in the wagon as riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic cross the finish line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21143000A group of riders climb Molas Pass during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, making their way to the finish line in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1440950Emmett Mcmanus, left, Caleb Classen, center, and Cobe Freeburn make their way up Molas Pass during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8431250Emmett Mcmanus, left, and Cobe Freeburn fly down Coal Bank Pass during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024, making their way to the finish line in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12002000Kolby Templin, 9, mother Robin and sister Luci, 6, cheer on riders in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic as they wait for their father to cross the finish line on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20143000
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 victoryA race viewer opts for an unorthodox method of motivation, appearing as a chain saw-wielding maniac, during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald) 40006000Durango's Michaela Thompson rides during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)40006000Erin Osborne paces Lauren Aggeler midway through the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)343849502024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race winner Lauren Aggeler is embraced near the finish line on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)29343906A portion of the field of professional women cyclists ride together early in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)30184506Erin Osborne of Prescott, Arizona descends into Silverton during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)30604458Erin Osborne rides alone on Coal Bank Pass during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)40006000Erin Osborne pedals hard to build on her lead during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)46324000Lauren Aggeler works to make up the difference while pedaling up Coal Bank during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)40006000Lauren Aggeler, center left, eclipses Erin Osborne on the final descent into Silverton during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)40006000Lauren Aggeler, front center, and Erin Osborne find themselves in a tight grouping of male competitors during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)31863780A rider pulls off for snacks and drinks at one of the many aid stations along the route of the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)17702574Kat Marks, Riley Huston and Anabelle Rich among others take the starting line of the professional women's division as it begins to fill in before the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)36775448Rider, Erin Osborne, sets against a scenic backdrop after making an aggressive move to open a lead on Coal Bank during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)40006000Lauren Aggeler, left, and Erin Osborne vie for positioning as they speed down Greene Street in Silverton toward the finish line of the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)36305052Fans line up across Greene Street in Silverton awaiting the riders on their way to the finish line during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)4000600037803186Lauren Aggeler, front center, and Erin Osborne find themselves in a tight grouping of male competitors during the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road race on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Stephen Jiron/Durango Herald)
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 SaturdayDarrell Duchon of Fruita, Colorado looks toward the back of the starting line getting ready for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16662100Josh Skarka of Hotchkiss, Colorado assembles his pack of belongings ahead of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour proceed past mile marker 27 just north of Durango on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour proceed past mile marker 27 just north of Durango on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour proceed forward with a Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train coming up in the distance near mile marker 27 just north of Durango on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14872100Competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour proceed forward with a Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train moving alongside them near mile marker 27 just north of Durango on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16401800Spectators cheer on competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour just outside Hermosa on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)13972100Spectators cheer on competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour just outside Hermosa on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1600240021001487Competitors in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen Tour proceed forward with a Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train coming up in the distance near mile marker 27 just north of Durango on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
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 night30001554Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Raecolwin Tso gets ready to take part in the Durango High School graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20123000Jackson Hubertus, 18, holds his decorated motar board before the start of the Durango High School graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22613000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20703000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21443000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18043000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21333000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20013000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19553000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20813000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20153000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19913000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22653000Wynn Hammond, class president at Durango High School, speaks during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23823000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18423000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17623000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24343000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18873000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13932010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14052010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17651500Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15042010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15591500Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21633000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18593000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15543000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19502010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17133000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Kenji Lebbon speaks during the Durango High School, 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19343000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17773000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20943000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23633000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15262010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15121500Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14022010Durango High School senior students get ready to receive their diplomas during the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14422010Wynn Hammond, class president at Durango High School rings the bell before the start of the 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday at DHS. Nearly 300 seniors made up this years graduating class. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18783000
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 thirdThe annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The 3-mile competition began near 32nd Street and Riverbend Court and finished at Whitewater Park, located just north of Santa Rita Park. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)11742100Teams prepare to get into their rafts and hit the water for the annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)12722100The annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The 3-mile competition began near 32nd Street and Riverbend Court and finished at Whitewater Park, located just north of Santa Rita Park. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15542100The annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The 3-mile competition began near 32nd Street and Riverbend Court and finished at Whitewater Park, located just north of Santa Rita Park. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400The annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The 3-mile competition began near 32nd Street and Riverbend Court and finished at Whitewater Park, located just north of Santa Rita Park. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15252100Team Steamworks Brewing makes the final big turn and pulls ahead of the pack going through Whitewater Park during the annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Steamworks won the race, while Ska Brewing and Eolus finished second and third, respectively. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15272100Team Steamworks Brewing makes the final big turn and pulls ahead of the pack going through Whitewater Park during the annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Steamworks won the race, while Ska Brewing and Eolus finished second and third, respectively. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15652400The annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The 3-mile competition began near 32nd Street and Riverbend Court and finished at Whitewater Park, located just north of Santa Rita Park. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)15452100Teams listen for safety tips ahead of the annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1600240024001600The annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The 3-mile competition began near 32nd Street and Riverbend Court and finished at Whitewater Park, located just north of Santa Rita Park. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)mhollinshead@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 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

Elections 2024

CU Board of Regents candidate withdraws
Democrats pitch their strengths in a Boebert matchup during 4th District forum
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Pine River Times

New transportation service coming to La Plata County
Bayfield Middle School student-athletes gain insight on post-high school sports
Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall
72 seniors toss their caps at Bayfield High School graduation
PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduates
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Community

Bridge scores
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Animas High School grateful for community support
Frybread sale on Sunday will benefit student attending baseball showcase
Animas Museum hosts second part of Home Front series
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KDUR hosts Furniture as Art
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14th annual Play Festival gets a redo
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Visit Durango’s executive director resigns
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Colorado father sentenced to prison for killing 13-year-old son, Dylan Redwine
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Colorado State University’s corpse flower bloomed
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