Courtesy of San Juan County, Colorado, Search and Rescue
A rescue crew on Sunday morning prepares to ski to an avalanche site near Ophir Pass that killed two Durango men, Dr. Jeff Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55.
A rescue crew on Sunday morning prepares to ski to an avalanche site near Ophir Pass that killed two Durango men, Dr. Jeff Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55.
Courtesy of San Juan County, Colorado, Search and Rescue
Jim Mimiaga/The Journal
Smoke from the fire at Aspen Wall Wood is blown southward on Friday. The fire is 100% contained.
Smoke from the fire at Aspen Wall Wood is blown southward on Friday. The fire is 100% contained.
Jim Mimiaga/The Journal
Jim Mimiaga/The Journal
Smoke from the Aspen Wall Wood fire is visible southeast of Dolores. The fire in a massive slash pile is expected to burn and smolder for weeks or even months.
Smoke from the Aspen Wall Wood fire is visible southeast of Dolores. The fire in a massive slash pile is expected to burn and smolder for weeks or even months.
Jim Mimiaga/The Journal
Jim Mimiaga/The Journal
A fire in a slash pile at the Aspen Wall Wood sawmill threatened the entire mill but was contained by local firefighters. No structures were lost.
All-State Football: 10 from La Plata County headlined by Durango picks
Bayfield’s Crosby Edwards broke free for three receiving touchdowns in 2020 en route to CHSAA Class 2A All-State second team selection.
File courtesy of Travis Prior
Joel Priest/Special to the Herald file
Ignacio High School’s Shawn Campbell was named to the CHSAA Class 1A All-State honorable mention team for his work as the Bobcats’ top wide receiver and kicker.
All-State Football: 10 from La Plata County headlined by Durango picks
Ignacio High School’s Shawn Campbell was named to the CHSAA Class 1A All-State honorable mention team for his work as the Bobcats’ top wide receiver and kicker.
Joel Priest/Special to the Herald file
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Ben Finneseth of Durango High School was a dominant force at every position he played in 2020 on his way to CHSAA Class 3A All-State first team status.
All-State Football: 10 from La Plata County headlined by Durango picks
Ben Finneseth of Durango High School was a dominant force at every position he played in 2020 on his way to CHSAA Class 3A All-State first team status.
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Kyler Reimers of Durango High School rushes the Lutheran High School quarterback during the quarterfinal playoff game at DHS. With five sacks in eight games, Reimers was named a CHSAA Class 3A All-State first team selection.
All-State Football: 10 from La Plata County headlined by Durango picks
Kyler Reimers of Durango High School rushes the Lutheran High School quarterback during the quarterfinal playoff game at DHS. With five sacks in eight games, Reimers was named a CHSAA Class 3A All-State first team selection.
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Ford Pitts of Durango High School football makes a tackle during the CHSAA Class 3A state championship game against Roosevelt High School on Dec. 5 in Pueblo. Pitts earned All-State first team honors for his play as a senior.
All-State Football: 10 from La Plata County headlined by Durango picks
Ford Pitts of Durango High School football makes a tackle during the CHSAA Class 3A state championship game against Roosevelt High School on Dec. 5 in Pueblo. Pitts earned All-State first team honors for his play as a senior.
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Rocco Estes of Durango High School knocks down a pass while playing Lutheran High School during the quarterfinal playoff game at DHS. Estes was named a CHSAA Class 3A All-State second team selection.
All-State Football: 10 from La Plata County headlined by Durango picks
Rocco Estes of Durango High School knocks down a pass while playing Lutheran High School during the quarterfinal playoff game at DHS. Estes was named a CHSAA Class 3A All-State second team selection.