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Santa brings holiday cheer to hundreds of children in Durango’s Buckley Park
Residents enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and holiday songs before lighting of Christmas tree
By Megan K. Olsen, Herald Staff Writer
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Record number of runners take part in the Durango Turkey TrotRunners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8981250Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12192000Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8261250Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7251250Willow Lott of Durango wins the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1228950Wayde Hall of Durango wins the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8761250Dylan Netter participates in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1097950Runners participate in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1050950Runners finish hard during the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9391250Runners participate in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1279950Sara Moe participates in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1317950Regina Curry participates in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1059950Runners participate in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1444950Runners participate in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald10751250Runners finish hard during the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9441250Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1172950Runners take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Runners finish hard during the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald27012241Runners participate in the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald40005647Chris Thompson places second in the men’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this years 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald987950Maggie Yount of Durango places second in the women’s Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1392950Runners near the finish at the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald873950Ricky King is congratulated as he finishes the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. About 750 people participated in this year’s 5-mile race and the 1-mile fun run. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald773950
Record number of runners take part in the Durango Turkey Trot
Fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championshipsCyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9271250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10091250Riders compete on Saturday in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7781250Riders compete on Saturday in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8601250Riders compete on Saturday in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)998950Riders compete on Saturday in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8291250A spectator enjoys a fun time at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1323950Riders compete on Saturday in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8291250Riders compete on Saturday in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships last chance qualifier at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7231250People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1181950People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)903950People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9391250People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists jump onto an air bag during the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7511250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8281250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7791250People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9461250People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)770950Rotem Ishay leads Blaine Felton during the last chance qualifier at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7951250Zeb King finishes third in the last chance qualifier at the of the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1460950Kyle Rohling finishes in second during the last chance qualifier at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1419950Sky Hatter finishes in the top tier of the last chance qualifier at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1338950Christopher Drew finishes in the top spot of the last chance qualifier for the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1329950Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9171250People have fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)934950Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9111250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12841250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8631250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8121250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9091250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8961250Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1392950Cyclists compete in the singlespeed cyclocross world championships loser’s race on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9251250Kyle Rohling competes in the last chance qualifier at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10181250jm@durangoherald.comPeople have some fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships on Saturday at Durango Mesa Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250jm@durangoherald.com
Fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships
Photos: Durango Veterans Day ParadeDurango Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard leads the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250People line up on Main Avenue to show their support for the veterans in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9081250People line up on Main Avenue to show their support for the veterans in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250People line up on Main Avenue to show their support for the veterans in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7511250People line up on Main Avenue to show their support for the veterans in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald4711250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7571250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald6931250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8861250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7711250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8491250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8601250Durango Fire Protection District participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8071250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250The Al Kaly Shriners Tin Lizzies zip around Main Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8061250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7061250The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office participates in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7871250The The Al Kaly Shriners Tin Lizzies zip around Main Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8061250Cub Scout Pack 502 walk in the Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7481250Durango Girl Scouts were popular in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday as they hand out candy. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Knights of Columbus walk in the Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7691250Vets Against the Next War participate the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald6461250Durango Girl Scouts were popular in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday as they hand out candy. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7941250Durango Girl Scouts walk in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Durango Fire Protection District participates in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8831250Blue Star Mothers of America Durango Chapter walk in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250The Durango High School Red Pride Marching Band play their way up Main Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250The Durango High School Red Pride Marching Band play their way up Main Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250A Durango Police Department cruiser leads the Durango Foreign Wars color guard at the start the Veterans Day Parade on Friday in downtown Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250Participants in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday make their way up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald5451250
Photos: Durango Veterans Day Parade
Photos: Trick-or-Treaters stop by The Durango HeraldPeople dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications1209950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications1223950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 713950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1264950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 713950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 713950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by the Durango Herald on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications 1267950713950950713People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by The Durango Herald office on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. (Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications)
Photos: Trick-or-Treaters stop by The Durango Herald
Photos: Costumed creatures crave candy in downtown DurangoRight to left, Deb gives out candy to Ordell, Amber and Zoey during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event Monday in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Scotlyn Bobbin, baby, is about to receive candy from Desiree Jacobs on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)39525940Scotlyn Bobbin, baby, is about to receive candy from Desiree Jacobs on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Hanna Wilson and Bowie the dog on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)38705816Cliff, Frontera Silver's Chayse Romero, and Finn the dog on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Cliff, Frontera Silver's Chayse Romero and Finn the dog on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)37555643Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)35725368Cliff, Frontera Silver's Chayse Romero and Finn the dog on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048The Freitag family on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)37015563Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Twins Kate and Tess Clance on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)37915698Left to right, Ordell, Amber and Zoey on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Left to right, Sheridan, Tessa and Rex on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)34905246Scotlyn Bobbin receives candy from Desiree Jacobs on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Tim, Benji Rice, Ryan Brown, Jacob Greenberg and Luca Oury on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)33244996Scotlyn Bobbin, baby, receives candy from Desiree Jacobs on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Chayse Romero and Frontera Silver receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)39485934Benji Rice, Ryan Brown, Jacob Greenberg and Luca Oury on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Sam, Chloe, George and Jacob Nanasi on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Sharon Taylor, Leslie White and Felicity Deweese on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Left to right, Desiree Jacobs, Leah Bopp and Monica Broderick on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)38335761Kaija and Aislen Caraway receive candy from Desiree Jacobs on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Cliff on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)35805381Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Zaiden on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Allison and Emma on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children trick-or-treating on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)39842651Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Children receive candy on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Zoey on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Maeve on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)40246048Noah on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)4024604860484024Right to left, Deb gives out candy to Ordell, Amber, Zoey on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Costumed creatures crave candy in downtown Durango
Right to left, Deb gives out candy to Ordell, Amber, Zoey on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)
Photos: Durango High School Homecoming Parade returnsThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12312000jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7501250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8271250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald6771250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9531250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9401250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7501250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8891250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1171950jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8801250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8331250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8451250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8701250jm@durangoherald.comThe Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9681250jm@durangoherald.com1250880The Durango High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday walks up Main Avenue. 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Photos: Durango High School Homecoming Parade returns
Fort Lewis College football takes on Arizona ChristianFLC drops first game of 2022, 52-12Peyton Monson of Fort Lewis College goes for the ball while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13811250Fort Lewis College plays defense against Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8311250Carter Cameron of Fort Lewis College makes a tackle while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1083950Fort Lewis quarterback Braden Wingle looks for a receiver while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9251250Carter Cameron of Fort Lewis College sacks Arizona Christian’s quarterback on Saturday at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1365950Josiah Flores of Fort Lewis tries to break up a pass while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald10701250Drake Cortez of Fort Lewis makes a catch while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1218950Keegan Hagger of Fort Lewis kicks an extra point while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11371250Noa Lukela of Fort Lewis takes a handoff while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1031950Zach Russell of Fort Lewis makes a catch while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1198950Matthew Waid of Fort Lewis punts the ball while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1212950Fort Lewis quarterback Jordan Brown looks for a receiver while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8681250Fort Lewis College players take the field on Saturday while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8091250Dylan Holt of Fort Lewis College makes a catch while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1259950Fort Lewis College head coach Johnny Cox talks with an official on Saturday while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8771250Zach Russell of Fort Lewis catches a touchdown while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald9901250Fort Lewis College head coach Johnny Cox encourages his team on Saturday while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8631250Zach Russell of Fort Lewis catches a touchdown and celebrates with the crowd while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7041250Fort Lewis College head coach Johnny Cox talks with an official on Saturday while playing Arizona Christian at FLC. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald7651250
Fort Lewis College football takes on Arizona Christian
FLC drops first game of 2022, 52-12
Pride parade and festivalThe Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8731250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8041250The Shimmy Mob dances as the Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8821250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 7091250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 9381250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8311250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 7851250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 6931250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 10951250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 1108950The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8281250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8191250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 863950The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Durango Pride Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Saturday, stopping at Buckley Park for the Pride Festival. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8421250The Shimmy Mob dances at Durango Craft Spirits after the Durango Pride Parade on Saturday on Main Avenue. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 1425950The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 1114650The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 7751250The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8731250The Pride Festival in Buckley Park on Saturday was one of several events that Four Corners for Diversity organized for the weekend celebration. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 8331250
Pride parade and festival
Photos: Family fun at the La Plata County Fair16001218Riley Jahnke, 6, shows her sheep, May, in the pee wee showmanship category on Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair, which includes the Demolition Derby on Saturday, continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001125Family and friends gather Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair, which includes the Demolition Derby on Saturday, continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001190Quade Zieske, 4, participates in pee wee showmanship Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001067Quilt entries on display Friday in the Exhibit Hall during the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9501193A fair participant gets a ride from a pig that is in a hurry to get back to its pen on Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001067Bethany Quimby participates with her nieces Everlee, 15 months, and Emeree, 3, in the pee wee showmanship category Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1300552Children get to show their skills in the pee wee showmanship category Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001067Gretchen Gruber, left, Sara McCourt, center, and Carole Morain spin yarn and do needle point to pass the time Friday in the spinning and weaving section of the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001114Zantha Kugle, 8, participates in the pee wee showmanship category Friday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001067A quilt made form past Snowdown T-shirts in the quilts area of the La Plata County Fair. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16001153Moriah Ashley, 15, takes a nap in the pen with her goats on Friday at the La Plata County Fair. “It’s been a long day,” Moriah said. The fair continues through the weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Family fun at the La Plata County Fair
La Plata County Fair is off and running16001165Melidy Jahnke, 14, gives Lauren a bath using Dawn soap and then Woolite to brighten up her wool before competing in showmanship and market class on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)La Plata County Fair schedule of eventsThursday8:30 a.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA breeding swine, market swine. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.9 a.m.: Judging open class home economics, horticulture, floriculture, creative arts.9 a.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA and open class fleeces.9 a.m.: 4-H poultry judging followed by open class.1 p.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA goat show, all classes followed by open class goat.5 p.m.: Fair Royalty speeches and modeling.7 p.m.: Talent contest, patio.7 p.m.: Livestock verification swine, poultry, goat, general project cards due.16001067Amy Peterson, president of the La Plata County Fair Board, accepts children's handicraft entries from Jerad Lopez, 12, and brother Ryland Lopez, 7, as they drop off their Lego creations on Wednesday with the help of their mother, Erin Lopez, at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Friday9 a.m.-8 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.9 a.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA rabbits.10 a.m.: 4-H/FFA breeding beef, beef showmanship.1 p.m.: 4-H/FFA market beef, grand champion and reserve grand champion market beef, champion selection.2 p.m.: Dairy cattle, all classes.3:15 p.m.: Pee wee showmanship.4 p.m.: 4-H/FFA livestock round robin, all-around showmanship.7 p.m.: Asleep at the Wheel concert.7 p.m.: Livestock sale verification rabbit and beef cards due.16001158Victoria Brown, 15, holds her cow, Whopper, as Clint Shults uses ultrasound to look at the back fat marbling and the rib-eye area on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fair. Victoria is competing in the silver steaks exhibitor category and also showing in market beef. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Saturday9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public. 9 a.m.: 4-H dog show.9 a.m.: Judging open class beef all classes.10 a.m.: Rooster crowing contest.10 a.m.: FFA showmanship.11 a.m.: Open class dairy cattle, all classes.12 p.m.: Demolition Derby.12-4 p.m.: Community 4-H barbecue cook off (senior center lawn).2 p.m.: Rabbit costume contest.2 p.m.: Poultry costume contest.5 p.m.: Silver steaks, silver loin and silver chop award presentation.5:45 p.m.: Fair Royalty crowning.6 p.m.: Junior livestock sale pavilion.9 p.m.-midnight: Fair family dance.1300916The belt buckle given to the winner of the silver steaks exhibitor category on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Sunday8 a.m.: Cowboy church. 8 a.m.: Carcass animals loaded.9 a.m.- 2 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.1:30 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Catch-It contest.2-3 p.m.: Payment of premiums. 2-3 p.m.: Exhibits released in all departments. 2-5 p.m.: Booths taken down.2-5 p.m.: Poultry and rabbit exhibits released.2 p.m.: Animals released.Beer garden is open Thursday through Saturday.1300886Ryland Lopez, 7, places his Lego creation of a concert on a shelf. He is competing in the children’s crafts category on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
La Plata County Fair is off and running
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