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Is Durango 9-R School District really all-inclusive?

As we know, local Durango 9-R School District has repeatedly boasted and stood strong for an all-inclusive environment, welcoming of all students and staff. But, are they really all-inclusi...

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Politicizing wildfire recovery would hurt all of the West

There hasn’t been much snow yet this winter. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m watching the LA fires and worrying about what Durango’s summer will be like. Congress is considering at...

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Build smarter

I noticed what wasn’t harmed by the hurricanes east of the Mississippi and the current fires on the west coast – brick and/or stone fireplaces. It wouldn’t hurt for homeowners to learn the ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Say ‘no’ to Sundance, and state tax breaks, festival will worsen affordability

Two recent news articles (Herald, Jan. 12) helped me learn of a threat to the workers and families in resort towns in Colorado. I appreciate the Herald reprinting them. Page 5A: “House B...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Leftist crazies now support premeditated murder

The usual mask-wearing crowd of leftists and anarchists that take over the southwest corner of Buckley park every Sunday have reached yet another low. Under the Food Not Bombs banner they p...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Class issues present spiritual tests

I rarely think about how stratified our local society is until I witness our neighbors struggling. Here’s news that makes me think: TARA Food Pantry in Arboles had 50 families request food i...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What do we tell our children?

How do we tell our children that our president is a convicted felon? If the president is an example, is it OK to disobey and potentially commit crimes, even if minor? John Hopkins D...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

The irony of Jan. 20, 2025

Monday, Jan. 20, is the MLK holiday. It also is the presidential inauguration. The irony lies in what these two men represent and committed their lives to. Dr. King was born into a preacher...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Manifest Destiny or manifest insanity?

What goes through Trump’s mind is unfathomable, and that is not because he outshines Stephen Hawking. His latest incarnation as El Conquistador bears this out. Of all the things that need to...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Seeking county and LPEA fire mitigation information

The devastation of the California fires has fueled memories of the 416 Fire in La Plata County. With this letter, I am requesting that La Plata County and LPEA provide an update to the Heral...

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Let’s hope Trump White House doesn’t forget Carter’s example

Thank you for an excellent editorial on Jimmy Carter (Herald, Jan. 8). I'd suggest one additional sentence be added: 'It is hoped the White House will not forget in the next four years the i...

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Some thoughts on ‘Let’s have just one flag’

I do understand a recent letter writer’s passion for the American flag (Herald, Jan. 5) and what it represents, however there are many symbols that people feel passionate about and feel repr...

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Video: Hozhoni Days PowwowGrand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College celebrates the Indigenous community0VideoYouTube480360
Video: Hozhoni Days Powwow
Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College celebrates the Indigenous community
Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage30002251Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)29932146The Hozhoni Days Powwow Grand Entry enters Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002032Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001987Hozhoni Days Powwow Host Southern Drum: Full Metal Jacket Singers, plays during the Grand Entry in Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001956Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002161Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001990Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101932Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001684The Hozhoni Days Powwow Grand Entry enters Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001524Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002103Judges listen to Thunder Bay during the drum contest at the Hozhoni Days Powwow in Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101485Dancers make their way around Whalen Gymnasium during the Hozhoni Days Powwow after the Grand Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002101A potentially up-and-coming singer looks during the drum contest at the Hozhoni Days Powwow in Whalen Gymnasium on Friday at Fort Lewis College. The annual two-day event brings tribes together celebrating their Indigenous heritage. The powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College
Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage
Durango High School girls basketball wins bigDHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday20101436Durango High School celebrates its win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango High School players get ready to take on Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS in the Sweet 16 of 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11122010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School splits the Montrose High School defense on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17582010Fans cheer on Durango High School as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13362010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School drives the lane while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1731975Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School is pinned down while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14762010Durango High School celebrates its win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14362010Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School looks to drive the lane while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16422010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School was about to dump the cooler on head coach Lauren Moran but was persuaded not to after the win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16162010Durango High School celebrates the win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Fans cheer on Durango High School as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13102010Durango High School bench players celebrate the Demons win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Durango High School girls basketball head coach Lauren Moran speaks to her team on the bench as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12452010jm@durangoherald.comA young Durango High School fan shows off her poster as the Demons play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18181500Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School looks to pass the ball while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14642010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School looks to pass the ball while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13722010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18861500Ellie White of Durango High School drives to the basket as they play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15082010Mariah Maestas of Durango High School puts up a shot while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20401500Mariah Maestas, left, and Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School chase down a loose ball as they play Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14642010Lilly Fitzpatrick of Durango High School waits for the jump ball call while playing Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18622010Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School puts up a shot over Montrose High School players on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14921940Durango High School players celebrate their win over Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS in the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15072010Claire Goodwin of Durango High School plays tough defense against Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18121500Tyler Trujillo of Durango High School fights for a loose ball with a Montrose High School player on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15102010Lilly Fitzpatrick, center, and teammate Mariah Maestas of Durango High School play tough defense against Montrose High School on Wednesday at DHS during the Sweet 16 of the 5A state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12862010
Durango High School girls basketball wins big
DHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday
Photos: Horsing around20101317Stephen Eytel rides Tyron while pulling Phoebe Alverson on Saturday while competing in the sport class during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001786Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002175Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002151It was warm sunshine then heavy snow then sunshine during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 31162054Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001958Competitors in the sport class walk the course on Saturday before starting to race for the fastest time during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002212Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002300With about 3 feet of fresh snow, getting pulled around on a sled is not a bad idea during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30002194Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001829Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001845Horses, riders and skiers compete in the junior class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).30002388Competitors in the sport class walk the course on Saturday before starting to race for the fastest time during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001105Horses, riders and skiers compete in the junior class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).30001547It was warm sunshine then heavy snow then sunshine during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 30001396Horses, riders and skiers compete in the sport class on Saturday for the fastest times on the course during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald). 15001719A rider who lost his skier finishes the course on Saturday during Silverton Skijoring on Blair Street in Silverton. The event picks back up at 11 a.m. Sunday with opening ceremonies and ends around 4 p.m. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).
Photos: Horsing around
Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow30002130Residents in Durango North Village on County Road 203 dig out their cars on Friday as a winter storm leaves the area covered in a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001999Mark Kade, right, being a good Samaritan, hooks up his Toyota 4Runner to a Subaru belonging to Nick Marlow. Marlow went off of U.S. Highway 550 on Friday north of Hermosa as a winter storm moves through the area dropping a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001751Mark Kade, left, being a good Samaritan, looks for a break in traffic to pull Nick Marlows car out of the ditch after he went off of U.S. Highway 550 on Friday north of Hermosa. A winter storm dropped a foot of snow, creating hazardous roads. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 60003940North County Road 250 on Friday as winter storm leaves the area covered in a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002000Durango city snowplows push snow to the middle of Main Avenue on Friday in downtown as a winter storm drops a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002259Unhoused individuals walk through Durango carrying a sleeping back and items on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in town. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001976Vehicles follow a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow on U.S. Highway 550 on Friday near Hermosa as a winter storm moves through the area dropping a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002144Andrew Craig shovels his Durango sidewalk on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002139A car went off of North County Road 250 on Friday as a winter storm dropped a foot of snow, creating hazardous roads. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002040A raven finds a snow-covered garbage bag in the back of a pickup parked at the Durango Post Office on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in town. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001971Even as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in Durango, Durangoans still want to get their walk in on the Animas River Trail. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002273A deer looks for a shrub to nibble on on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002012An unhoused individual walks through Durango on Friday as a winter storm drops a foot of snow in town. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow
Photos: FLC hoops at WhalenSkyhawks women’s and men’s basketball teams lose to Colorado Mesa15001905Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)The Fort Lewis College bench disagrees with a call while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22622010Cassius Carmichael, left, and Cassius Carmichael of Fort Lewis College play tough defense against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15561500AJ Riggs of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 17541500Biko Johnson of Fort Lewis College moves the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17942010Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19051500Deniece Ryan of Fort Lewis College takes the ball to the basket while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19941500Fort Lewis College coaches gather during a time out while playing against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 10172010Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19501500Chuol Deng of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15732010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Jordan Mast talks with his players while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 20371500Stewart Erhart of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19761500Natalie Guanella of Fort Lewis College drives the lane while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19811500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 18091500Fort Lewis College women’s basketball head coach Lauren Zuniga yells instructions to her team while playing Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 19171500Livia Knapp of Fort Lewis College looks to pass the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18091500Biko Johnson of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1932975Keither Florence of Fort Lewis College grabs a rebound from Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 1227975Claudia Palacio Gámez of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Thursday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 22441500
Photos: FLC hoops at Whalen
Skyhawks women’s and men’s basketball teams lose to Colorado Mesa
Photos: Fashion at its bestSnowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts30001954The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14652010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19543000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19182010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11782010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14451500Suzan Lane, left, and Linda Mannix at the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12451500The very popular 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23091500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20301500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19811500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16841500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16612010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14501500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22311500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14242010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14211500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19131500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16902010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17081904Vinessa Ekberg gets ready to perform at the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)25433000Marty Ragle gets ready to perform in the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19743000The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18621500The 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21683000Jessica Kane, dressed as an old maid at the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17941500Donatella Versace, Linda Mannix, opens the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19403000The Pawn Stars strike a pose while watching the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22053000Laura Cattan, Nor List, Vinessa Ebberg and These Ekberg perform Hungry Hungry Hippos during the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12062010Diana Wright, Doug Wright, Joan McCabe, Deb Phelps and Deanne Idar perform Fashion Trouble during the 2025 Showdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20153000
Photos: Fashion at its best
Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts
Photos: Snowdown on SaturdaySnowdown’s Canine Fashion Show and Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf30002096Erica Stewart with Hudson Schmidt, 6, Scarlet Schmidt, 3, and dogs Huey and Daisy compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Eislyn Francis, 3, as Little Red Riding Hood and her dog Gracie, compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17991500The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17681500Marquee Garcia with his dog Rocco compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18551500Erica Stewart with Hudson Schmidt, 6, Scarlet Schmidt, 3, and dogs Huey and Daisy compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20963000Marquee Garcia with his dog Rocco compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20261500The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)38553299The Snowdown Canine Fashion Show was held Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Chloe Gauthier and her dog Wicket compete in the Snowdown Canine Fashion Show on Saturday at McDonalds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21863000Ryan McCardell gives instructions to team Fieldlers Follies while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf on Saturday at a hole at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23683000Jake Ryan, with team Fieldlers Follies, plays a hole at Durango Craft Spirits on Saturday while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21873000From left, Hannah Turner, Austin Hardiman, Tori Ossola and Jack Turner with team Show Me Your Kitties and The Peacocks, after playing a hole at Durango Craft Spirits on Saturday while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24243000Hannah Turner, with team Show Me Your Kitties, plays a hole at Durango Craft Spirits on Saturday while playing in Outlaw Josie Pete’s Showdown Golf. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22753000
Photos: Snowdown on Saturday
Snowdown’s Canine Fashion Show and Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf
Photos: Snowdown Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots pillow fights55303687Trevor Berger vs. Vincent Berger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)60484032Trevor Berger vs. Vincent Berger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Sonder Marnell-Thomson vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Katy Kopec talking to Enzo Chambers before his match at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)62404160Sonder Marnell-Thomson before his match vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)54123608Sonder Marnell-Thomson vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)52683512Sonder Marnell-Thomson vs. Evan Engbring at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)53013534Monica De Vera vs. Liliauna Oliger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)55973731Trevor Berger before his match vs. Vincent Berger at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)37415612James Oliger out by knockout at the Rock-Em-Sock-Em pillow fight at The Good Fight Boxing Gym on Thursday during the 46th Annual Durango Snowdown. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Snowdown Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots pillow fights
Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful yearLights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds30001922The Durango Kids float covered Main Avenue with its foam cannon during the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Bright lights, screaming fire trucks and children bundled up so thoroughly it seemed like an army of Michelin men had taken over downtown Durango. Yep. It’s the much anticipated Snowdown light parade, this year distinguished by a crowd of onlookers peppered with scrabble tiles, Clue characters and playing cards. 0VideoYouTube480360Locals flocked to Main Avenue on Friday to get a look (and maybe a Smartie or two) at the floats parading through town on various, creatively decorated vehicles. There were some obvious standouts at this year’s board game-themed parade. After a fire truck’s opening sirens came the Purgatory car, toting a brightly lit ski bum moonlighting as a DJ, likely giving the women of Durango some unpleasant déjà vu. Best dressed had to go to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s bulldozer, wearing the most believable Hungry Hungry Hippos costume seen yet. Biggest crowd pleaser? The dancers boogieing to Chappell Roan’s “HOT TO GO!” while the crowd sang and wiggled along. But what got the biggest rise out of the onlookers was the white plumes of motorcycle exhaust, courtesy of the Harley-Davidson club. The smell of burning octane was a convincing enough reason for people to briefly unclutch the rails and step away from their coveted positions at the front of the fence. Last but not least, another machine spewing its interior into the crowd: a foam cannon, the first one to make an appearance in the history of Snowdown. Much better received than exhaust, it extracted gleeful screams from kids and adults alike. jbowman@durangoherald.com30002158The Tico Time float takes part in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The sidewalks of Main Avenue were filled for the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002059The sidewalks of Main Avenue were filled for the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002079The Maker Lab float participated in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The Hill Stompers make their way up Main Avenue while performing in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000The Durango Kids float used a foam cannon to cover Main Avenue during the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001868The Snowdown 2025 Light Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful year
Lights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds
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