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‘Folks at LPEA truly bright’

The lights may have been out around La Plata County during the snowstorm, but the folks at LPEA are truly bright. They used texts to keep all of us on top of the situation. And they sent sev...

DATE: Jan 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Diversity a cover for racial quotas’

Diversity, equity and inclusion have become one of the top virtue-signaling banners among the leftist establishments and The Durango Herald has run several articles mentioning that DEI has f...

DATE: Jan 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Give yourself a break’

You have to love yourself enough to give yourself a chance at a happy, healthy and productive life. Many “issues” are self-inflicted, so only you can make your future brighter. Today is a b...

DATE: Jan 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Boebert darling of Russian state TV’

I read recently that our illustrious 3rd Congressional District Rep. Lauren Boebert is now the darling of Russian state TV that has hailed her as “brave” for ignoring Ukrainian President Zel...

DATE: Jan 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Pettiness, spite of Boebert’

Oh, the pathetic-ness, pettiness and spite of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert. With all her crowing about liberty, she just can’t find it in herself to acknowledge the heroism of the Ukrainian peop...

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Boebert ‘affront to dignified behavior’

I was both angered and embarrassed to see our U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, sitting sullenly through the standing ovations during Volodymyr Zelensky’s impassioned speech at the Capitol on Wednes...

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Don't force’ with cage-free law

In the Dec. 21editorial “Cage-free chickens law egg-xactly right,” The Durango Herald and The Journal got two things wrong. For one, cage-free chicken eggs do not taste better. Fresher eggs ...

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Boebert ‘learned absolutely nothing’

After receiving the narrowest congressional reelection margin in the country, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has apparently learned absolutely nothing. By refusing to stand or applaud the heroic U...

DATE: Dec 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Lower rates, increase production

As I understand economics, prices inflate because the demand for things exceeds the supply. So, how to increase the supply of goods? Get investors to invest in more production and hire more ...

DATE: Dec 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Boebert quiet on anti-Semitic activity

As a Jewish-American constituent, I am wondering why my Rep. Lauren Boebert has not seen fit to utter a word or put out a tweet regarding the increase in anti-Semitic activity currently unde...

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Reusable bags a great gift

Are you still trying to figure out presents for your friends and family? Here's something that everyone in our state is going to need next year: reusable shopping bags! Yes, a new state law ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Porch pirate’ package delivered

Last week, a nice young couple rang our doorbell and delivered a torn-open Fedex envelope that had important contents. The couple found our envelope, along with numerous scattered broken-ope...

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Snowdown’s Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament0VideoYouTube48036020101508Teams compete in the Snowdown Outlaw Josie Petes Golf Tournament on Saturday at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101508Teams compete in the Snowdown Outlaw Josie Petes Golf Tournament on Saturday at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Snowdown’s Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament
Snowdown No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament0VideoYouTube48036020101408Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101500Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101463Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20101340Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Snowdown No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament
VIDEO: Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest0VideoYouTube48036030002168Mary Hodge announces that Brian Crawford and Rachel Crawford are the winners of the Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest on Thursday sponsored by Backcountry Gourmet at 11th Street Station. Thirteen contestants built castles out of uncooked French fries that had to survive an earthquake – shaking of the table. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002051Brian Crawford and Rachel Crawford are presented a crown of French fries after winning the Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest on Thursday sponsored by Backcountry Gourmet at 11th Street Station. Thirteen contestants built castles out of uncooked French fries that had to survive an earthquake – shaking of the table. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002261Mary Hodge knights Brian Crawford, co-winner of the Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest, on Thursday sponsored by Backcountry Gourmet at 11th Street Station. Thirteen contestants built castles out of uncooked French fries that had to survive an earthquake – shaking of the table. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
VIDEO: Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest
Photos: Snowdown Light ParadeThe Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21653000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13132010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14822010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17943000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11471500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11932010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15961500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20851500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20843000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20593000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21931500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19693000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19471500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17581500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21313000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13422010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21463000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20483000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20163000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald40006000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21053000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21091500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16423000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22501500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20093000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald40006000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20013000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19283000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19273000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21973000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13912010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17491500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19091500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14302010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17221500The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13282010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14312010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14632010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21013000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20563000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald31342312The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19533000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19633000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21053000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19733000The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14032010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13652010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald3867571530002000
Photos: Snowdown Light Parade
Photos: Pilots test winds during Snowdown Balloon Rally0VideoYouTube48036030002015Mike Bertetto stands inside his hot air balloon, Nerfer, as the balloon inflates Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension in the parking lot of Trimble Crossing north of Durango. Weather permitting, there will a mass ascension of 20 hot air balloons at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from different areas in the Dalton Ranch area near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002121The Western Spirit hot air balloon sails over Trimble Crossing homes Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension in the parking lot of Trimble Crossing north of Durango. Weather permitting, there will a mass ascension of 20 hot air balloons at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from different areas in the Dalton Ranch area near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001139A hot air balloon sails down the Animas Valley toward Durango on Friday during the Snowdown Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension in the parking lot of Trimble Crossing north of Durango. Weather permitting, there will a mass ascension of 20 hot air balloons at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from different areas in the Dalton Ranch area near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001906The Nerfer hot air balloon inflates as the Western Spirit balloon lands at Trimble Crossing on Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension in the parking lot of Trimble Crossing north of Durango. Weather permitting, there will a mass ascension of 20 hot air balloons at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from different areas in the Dalton Ranch area near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Mike Bertetto walks out of his hot air balloon Nerfer as the balloon inflates Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension in the parking lot of Trimble Crossing north of Durango. Weather permitting, there will a mass ascension of 20 hot air balloons at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from different areas in the Dalton Ranch area near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Pilots test winds during Snowdown Balloon Rally
VIDEO: Snowdown Taming of the Giant Jenga0VideoYouTube48036030002231Jasmine Anderson competes in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at the Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Contestants try to make the right decisions while competing in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Contestants try to make the right decisions while competing in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at the Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001981Contestants try to make the right decisions while competing in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002231Jasmine Anderson competes in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
VIDEO: Snowdown Taming of the Giant Jenga
VIDEO: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots0VideoYouTube48036020101340
VIDEO: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots
VIDEO: Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka, Tiny Bike0VideoYouTube48036030002312
VIDEO: Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka, Tiny Bike
Photos: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall NotsAwards were handed out for best costumes during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14012010Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18842010Awards were handed out for best costumes during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11412010Awards were handed out for best costumes during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16611500Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19391500Jeff Mannix as Gene Pool Gaultier welcomes people to Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13711500Linda Mannix as Donetella Versace welcomes people to Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19392010Susan Lane opens up Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17521500Susan Lane opens up Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20952010Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19202010Terry Larkin and Doug Wright perform Risque Rapunzel during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18181500Rande Halls as Queen of Farts during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16231500Shakespeares Secret Circus performs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010Shakespeare’s Secret Circus performs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14461500Shakespeare’s Secret Circus performs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15001500Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010Ben Dukeminier gets ready for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12941500Final runway dance party during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12582010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18881500Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16002010Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14741500Rande Halls gets ready for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15001500Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18841500Breanna Pitcher dressed for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13541500Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19741500Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14752010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald8852010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13482010Lots smiles and laughs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17531500Lots smiles and laughs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15341500Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13752010Petie Hunt as Lady Godiva during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14562010Lots smiles and laughs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15852010Lots smiles and laughs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald11822010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17152010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17181500Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14712010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13602010Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16631500Shakespeare’s Secret Circus performs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.12652010Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald24951500Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22661500People get ready to perform in the Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21501500People get ready to perform in the Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16072010People get ready to perform in the Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22011500People get ready to perform in the Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21632010Cyle Cody gets ready before he performs in Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald22731500Susan Lane and Wesley Stein perform Queen Victorias Secret during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17851500Shaheen Hangval, Leslie Emerson and Stephanie Roberts perform Cloud-9 during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13432010Susan Lane and Wesley Stein perform Queen Victorias Secret during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald16861500Peg Ochsenreiter and Karen Armstrong perform Joust about Perfect during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15052010Jesse Shavel practices juggling as he gets ready for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1391975Seanan Culloty, executive chef at Manna soup kitchen, provided delicious eats for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.12912010Amberlynn DeFrenchi with Shakespeare’s Secret Circus performs during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald15092010Fairies Wear Boots performed by Danny Jaques, Dawn Staten and Cyle Cody during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14072010Adrienne Young puts makeup on Jesse Shavel before they perform in Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14852010Rande Halls sprinkles glitter on Jeff Mannix as they get ready for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald13402010Awards were handed out for best costumes during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald12782010Lots of great fashion was worn for Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald1551201020101505
Photos: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots
Animas High School students begin classes in new buildingAnimas High School began classes this month at its new building on the Fort Lewis College campus. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald14223000Kyle Edmondson teaches his math class on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19993000The commons area at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The music room at Animas High School on Thursday at the recently opened high school at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000The chemistry lab on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Erin Skyls, school counselor office, on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald21153000Kyle Edmondson teaches his math class on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Jessica McCallum teachers her journalism class on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20233000Hallways, offices and classrooms all have great views of the surrounding area at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald17071500Students walk to their next class on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19333000David Farkas, dean of students and makerspace engineering teacher, holds a project that students made in the makerspace classroom at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20523000Student art work hangs in the hallways of the newly opened Animas High School on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20673000Students walk to their next class on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald37385486Britt Blasdell, studio art teacher, hangs artwork from her students in the commons area on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20673000Animas High School students attend class on Thursday in their newly opened high school at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald18492774The makerspace classroom on Thursday has a dust collection and fire suppression system at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Students work on their art in Britt Blasdells studio art class on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000Drew Semel, digital art teacher at Animas High School, prepares for class on Thursday at the recently opened high school at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald19943000Erin Cummins-Roper, director of career and college counseling, works in her office on Thursday at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20533000David Farkas, dean of students and makerspace engineering teacher, shows the newest types of 3D printers in the makerspace classroom at the newly opened Animas High School at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald20003000
Animas High School students begin classes in new building
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