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Haunted house northeast of Durango gets bigger every yearCody Petersen’s Halloween hobby is his escape from the daily grind30002067Cody Petersen at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango stands in his front yard that is filled with hundreds of Halloween decorations. His Halloween scene grows larger each year, and he’s spent thousands of dollars on hundreds of decorations to give neighbors and his children proper holiday haunts and jaunts. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango resident Cody Petersen said when he moved into his home at 15 Edgemont Way several years ago, his house on the corner looked lonely and spooky.Today, it’s a madhouse. Halloween decorations are splayed practically on every inch of his lawn, in the trees and up and down his home.0VideoYouTube480360A group of school-aged kids stop in front of his house every day to pose with a little gothic doll in the lawn, he said. It’s the favorite attraction amongst hundreds of decorations Petersen bought locally and online as early as July in preparation for Oct. 31, Halloween.He said he doesn’t want to think about how much money he’s spent on fog machines, animatronics and Christmas lights, but the bill easily totals several thousands of dollars.15002025A small skeleton boils in a witch’s brew in the front yard of Cody Petersen’s home, which has hundreds of Halloween items on display at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)For trick-or-treaters on Halloween, whom he encourages to visit, jumpscares abound at Petersen’s home, featuring animatronic spiders, growling wolves and other monsters, he said.He’s working on his own animatronic coffin, which shakes and rattles, and a pulley system that will push and pull a ghost up and down the yard, but neither will be ready for this year’s Halloween.He said he has fond memories of his parents decorating for the holidays during his upbringing and he’s a huge horror genre fan. So he enjoys going all out on decorations for the spooky season. He justifies his hobby with the logic his kids will only be in high school a few more years, and it isn’t as cool to decorate the lawn for Halloween when one doesn’t have children living at home.But the neighbors enjoy his haunts as much as the rest of the community. He said his Halloween scene has gradually grown larger every year; at least 50 trick-or-treaters turned up at his home last year.“I'm a home inspector, so I do have a lot of tools and no fear of trying things out,” he said.30002000Edgemont subdivision resident Cody Petersen said most Halloween-themed animatronics are only good for about a year before they break down. But being a handyman by trade, he’s taken to building his own animatronics that should last longer and provide a more novel experience to trick-or-treaters. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)He said typical Halloween animatronics cost $400 a piece, but they only last one year or so without breaking. That’s frustrating, he said, and he believes he can do better by building his own.He said this year’s display and experience is more organic than past years thanks to his handiwork. Among his myriad decorations, trick-or-treaters can spot easter eggs referencing “Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Pet Sematary.”Among the horror props are real animal bones Petersen said he’s found on hikes across the countryside.“I've got ghosts and spiders and witches and that kind of thing,” he said. “Here in Edgemont, we have giant spiders for real. ... We get these huge wolf spiders that are bigger than my hand. I mean, huge, bigger than tarantulas.”30002212A scary face looks out the window of Cody Petersen’s home that has hundreds of Halloween items in his front yard at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Petersen said he was motivated to make his first decorations within the first month he and his wife moved into the home on the corner at 15 Edgemont Way.A lone pine tree, a typical Christmas tree that would be strung up with lights and ornaments in December, stood out to Petersen in the yard, he said. He just felt compelled to decorate it and light it up.He said he thoroughly decorated the tree and left it lit year-round. Within a month of moving into the house, his neighbor died. The man was old and suffering from Alzheimer's.30002191Cody Petersen at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango stands in his front yard that is filled with hundreds of Halloween decorations. His Halloween scene grows larger each year, and he’s spent thousands of dollars on hundreds of decorations to give neighbors and his children proper holiday haunts and jaunts. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Months later, the man’s wife approached Petersen and told him she and her husband’s last salient moments together were spent looking out at Petersen’s lighted Christmas tree, pretending it was Christmas. In the following hours, the man succumbed to delirium. He died several days later.“I don't know why I had that tree, why I lit it, but that's why that tree, even when Halloween is over, all year round, that Christmas tree always stays lit now,” he said.Petersen is a horror movie fan, and in particular he’s always enjoyed the sinister character Michael Myers of the “Halloween” franchise.15001664Baby doll heads in jars are just a few of the hundreds of halloween items that Cody Petersen has in his front yard at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)He said every year, after thrilling trick-or-treaters at his home, he takes to downtown and East Third Avenue in his Michael Myers costume, bearing a giant bowl of candy, to continue the fun.The highlight of his yard, the creepy doll neighborhood kids like to pose and take pictures with, is Petersen’s “elf on the shelf,” he said. He likes to move the doll around the house, sometimes propping her up to hold animal bones.“I have a real busy and pretty stressful job,” he said. “I just love the fall so much. And to come home, it's just a good way to wind down and, you know, de-stress, just go out and work in the yard.”cburney@durangoherald.com15001782This spider and cobweb are one of hundreds of Halloween decorations at Cody Petersen’s house at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15001972A flying witch at Cody Petersen’s house at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002217A werewolf at Cody Petersen’s house at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)60004000Cody Petersen’s yard at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango is filled with hundreds of Halloween decorations. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Haunted house northeast of Durango gets bigger every year
Cody Petersen’s Halloween hobby is his escape from the daily grind
Reader-submitted photos of Halloween decorationsLast week, we asked readers to submit photos of their Halloween decorations or a neighbor’s decorations. We received dozens of photo submissions. We have selected some of the most spooky, elaborate and fun photos to share in this gallery. Enjoy!4541008Sam Pillus, 13, the son of Kara Hellige, takes Halloween to a whole new level. For the past four years he has constructed a haunted house for all the neighborhood children to enjoy. The Mountain Middle School student has been preparing this year's haunted house for an entire year, his mother said in an email to The Durango Herald. Instead of buying decorations, he builds them himself, including two moving animatronics. One of them is a skeleton in a coffin that leaps 8 feet into the air. He also constructed a scary clown. A haunted house will be set up in the front yard of the house on Halloween night at 17 Rio Vista Circle. (Courtesy of Kara Hellige)4541008Sam Pillus, 13, the son of Kara Hellige, takes Halloween to a whole new level. For the past four years he has constructed a haunted house for all the neighborhood children to enjoy. The Mountain Middle School student has been preparing this year's haunted house for an entire year, his mother said in an email to The Durango Herald. Instead of buying decorations, he builds them himself, including two moving animatronics. One of them is a skeleton in a coffin that leaps 8 feet into the air. He also constructed a scary clown. A haunted house will be set up in the front yard of the house on Halloween night at 17 Rio Vista Circle. (Courtesy of Kara Hellige)34385151Clear Creek Loop in Edgemont Highlands. (Courtesy of Charles Whyte)34385151Clear Creek Loop in Edgemont Highlands (Courtesy of Charles Whyte)34385151Clear Creek Loop in Edgemont Highlands. (Courtesy of Charles Whyte)737995Halloween decorations near Hermosa. (Courtesy of Stacy Palermo)642481Halloween decorations near Hermosa. (Courtesy of Stacy Palermo)30244032Salt Brush Street in Three Springs subdivision. (Courtesy of Angela Minerich)30244032Salt Brush Street in Three Springs subdivision. (Courtesy of Angela Minerich)
Reader-submitted photos of Halloween decorations
Photos: FLC volleyball returns homeFort Lewis College volleyball took on Adams State University on Tuesday20101416Alina Nunez of Fort Lewis College makes a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Tuesday nights Fort Lewis College volleyball game was a Nike N7 Match against Adams State University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14882010Tuesday nights Fort Lewis College volleyball game was a Nike N7 Match against Adams State University at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13262010Alina Nunez of Fort Lewis College attempts a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18341500Lauren Shea of Fort Lewis College watches the ball after touching it over the net against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14732010Ella Butler of Fort Lewis College attempts a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14982010Alina Nunez of Fort Lewis College attempts a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14162010Ella Butler of Fort Lewis College attempts a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15362010Natalia Lambos, left, and Ella Butler of Fort Lewis College block an Adams State University shot on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13751500Alexis Hobie of Fort Lewis College attempts a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1309975Fort Lewis College volleyball head coach Giedre Tarnauskaite talks with her team during a timeout while playing Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13142010Emery Pomroy of Fort Lewis College recieves a serve while playing Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16631500Alexis Hobie of Fort Lewis College attempts a kill shot against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19451500Fort Lewis College celebrates a point against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20001500Maddy Shumway of Fort Lewis College dives for the ball while playing Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13232010Emery Pomroy of Fort Lewis College dives for the ball while playing Adams State University shot on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14942010Fort Lewis College celebrates a point against Adams State University on Tuesday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15552010
Photos: FLC volleyball returns home
Fort Lewis College volleyball took on Adams State University on Tuesday
Photos: Expert leathercrafter and collector estate sale near IgnacioItems belonging to the late Alex Pappas were auctioned for sale on SaturdayPeople gather around Auctioneer Cody Story with Treasure Auction Service during the estate sale of the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20683000The late Alex Pappas had a little fun painting his orange colored Kuboto tractor blue and putting a Ford sticker on the front that was sold on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate sale north of Ignacio. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13352010One of the old buildings at the estate sale of the late Alex Pappas’s ranch on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, north of Ignacio. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20001500jm@durangoherald.comThe late Alex Pappas’ fine leatherwork is well known in Bayfield and Ignacio. A representative of the Smithsonian Institution once approached him about featuring his work in the famous museum. But when Pappas was told he wouldn’t be paid because the attention the exhibit would garner would be enough on its own, he refused the offer, his family said. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comKayaks and ladders and countless other items were sold during the estate sale of the late Alex Pappas ranch on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, north of Ignacio. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21083000Alex Pappas, seen here, was known as a business owner, a barterer and a collector. (Courtesy photo)488427Numerous saddles were sold at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21553000People gather around Auctioneer, Cody Story, with Treasure Auction Service, during the estate sale of the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14882010The leather working shop at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22773000The leather working shop at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18851500The leather working shop at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14561500The leather working shop at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21743000The leather working shop at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)22803000At least 100 people attended the Alex Pappas estate sale at the late Alex Pappas’ homestead near Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The sale included an auction where hundreds if not thousands of goods collected by Pappas over the years were up for grabs. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comAt least 100 people attended the Alex Pappas estate sale at the late Alex Pappas’ homestead near Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024,. The sale included an auction where hundreds if not thousands of goods collected by Pappas over the years were up for grabs. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comAt least 100 people attended the Alex Pappas estate sale at the late Alex Pappas’ homestead near Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The sale included an auction where hundreds of goods collected by Pappas over the years were up for grabs. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comGlenn Miles, center, a friend of the late Alex Pappas, said Pappas was an expert craftsman particularly skilled at leatherwork. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comSarah Bellamy, the late Alex Pappas’ niece, shows off leather knife holsters Pappas had crafted. He was a skilled leathercrafter, according to friends at family at an estate sale for Pappas held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at his homestead outside Ignacio. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comThe late Alex Pappas, 74, was a barterer and collector, evident at the estate sale held at his homestead in La Plata County near Ignacio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.comPeter Pappas, brother to the late Alex Pappas, reminisces about the time Alex posed behind a photo stand-in or face-in-hole. He said Alex loved La Plata County. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)30004000cburney@durangoherald.com30002155Numerous saddles were sold at the late Alex Pappas ranch north of Ignacio on Saturday during the estate auction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Expert leathercrafter and collector estate sale near Ignacio
Items belonging to the late Alex Pappas were auctioned for sale on Saturday
Photos: Pro boxing in DurangoLegends on the Animas boxing showdown took place on Saturday20101472Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez, left, fights Jeremy Ramos during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez lands a punch on Jeremy Ramos during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15402010Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez lands a punch on Jeremy Ramos during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15892010Aaron Pryor Jr. has Brandon Baue in the corner in the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20703000Heavyweight boxing icon, Butterbean and his son Caleb Esch after Esch fought and won earlier during the Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)24883000Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez, left, fights Jeremy Ramos during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14722010Andrew Flamm wins his bout against Milton Roque in their fight in the Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17172010Andrew Flamm wins his bout against Milton Roque in the their fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13912010Aaron Pryor Jr. has Brandon Baue in the corner in the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19903000Katy Kopec, owner of The Good Fight Boxing Gym watches the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21913000Andrew Flamm, right, trades punches with Milton Roque in the third fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14242010Andrew Flamm, right, stumbles after taking a series of punches from Milton Roque in the third fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16872010Andrew Flamm, left, trades punches with Milton Roque in the third fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15112010Caleb Esch lands a punch on Christian Rodriguez in the second fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11782010Andrew Flamm, left, trades punches with Milton Roque in the third fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13172010Caleb Esch lands a punch on Christian Rodriguez in the second fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13082010Andrew Flamm, right, trades punches with Milton Roque in the third fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12492010The Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17933000The Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16801500Dr. Khalila Camacho Ali signs an autograph while promoting her new book Undefeated: the Untold Story of My Forgiveness and Healing on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17002010Ascencio Thedford wins over Yusmel Ruiz in the first fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16322010Christian Rodriguez lands a punch on Caleb Esch in the second fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13452010Caleb Esch and Christian Rodriguez trade punches in the second fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13821976Ascencio Thedford and Yusmel Ruiz battle in the first fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17281500Ascencio Thedford right, and Yusmel Ruiz battle in the first fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10911500The Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18053000Pastor Jeff Huber gives the blessing during the Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23863000Ascencio Thedford has Yusmel Ruiz up against the ropes on Saturday in the first fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Caleb Esch wins his bout against Christian Rodriguez in the second fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17051500Brandon Baue throws a punch at Aaron Pryor Jr. in the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15661500Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez takes a moment before his Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight with Jeremy Ramos on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Jeremy Ramos lands a punch on Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17031500Jeremy Ramos lands a punch on Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12422010Andrew (Hurricane) Hernandez fights Jeremy Ramos during the Legends Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Title Fight on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13402010Aaron Pryor Jr. throws a punch at Brandon Baue in the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13602010A fan celebrates with Andrew Flamm after his win against Milton Roque on Saturday during Legends on the Animas boxing showdown at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17741500Aaron Pryor Jr. lands a punch on Brandon Baue in the corner in the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19501500
Photos: Pro boxing in Durango
Legends on the Animas boxing showdown took place on Saturday
Photos: FLC women’s soccer on the pitchFort Lewis College women’s soccer loses to Colorado School of Mines 5-1Fort Lewis College clears the ball in front of their goalwhile playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16842010jm@durangoherald.comHaley Stafford of Fort Lewis College goes for the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18302010Josie Coulter of Fort Lewis College passes the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21251500Elizabeth David of Fort Lewis College settles the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19591500Abila Tapia of Fort Lewis College battles for the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16531500Sabrina Reyes of Fort Lewis College headers the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19371500Sabrina Reyes of Fort Lewis College moves the ball against Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16661500Rachel Peebles of Fort Lewis College go for the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18582010Renee Junna of Fort Lewis College battles for the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15141500Elizabeth David of Fort Lewis College celebrates her goal against Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21171500Ashlyn Salas of Fort Lewis College battles for the ball while playing Colorado School of Mines on Friday at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17301500
Photos: FLC women’s soccer on the pitch
Fort Lewis College women’s soccer loses to Colorado School of Mines 5-1
Photos: Durango Cowboy Gathering draws crowd with Horseback Social and paradeThe cowboys, cowgirls and their horses took center stage Saturday in downtown Durango24001600Papi takes a breather on Main Avenue as Jameson Bobbin of Durango smiles on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)32292204Jack Turner, an organizer and board member with Durango Cowboy Gathering, directs people to line up Saturday in front of the Strater Hotel in Durango for a photo during the Horseback Social. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Bonnie Anderson with the National Mustang Association carries an American flag Saturday during the Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social on Main Avenue in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)26011720From left, Luna Lederer, Jada Holland, Hannah Hawthrone and Claire VanWey with the Southwest Silverados 4-H Equestrian Drill Team make laps up and down Main Avenue on Saturday morning during the Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Richard Carpenter, owner of Ultrasteam Professional Cleaning & Restoration Services Inc., volunteered to be on poop patrol Saturday during the Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social and Parade. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)17401479A horse stops for a drink of water Saturday during Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social on Main Avenue. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)39222941Ultrasteaming of Durango volunteered to be on poop patrol Saturday during the Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social and Parade on Main Avenue. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)26121768Karen Otter of Arizona and Lisa Bachman of Ignacio mingle Saturday morning on Main Avenue during the Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social. Otter is riding Big Dan and Bachman is riding Wayne. They are driving horses, meaning they are trained to pull a wagon. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)31441961Participants lineup for a photo Saturday morning in front of the Strater Hotel on Main Avenue in Durango as part of the Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)18361224Jack Turner, an event organizer and board member with Durango Cowboy Gathering, stands Saturday morning on Main Avenue during the Horseback Social. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)24001600Jerilyn Davis gets her horse River ready for the day just south of Durango City Hall on Saturday for Durango Cowboy Gathering's final event of 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)21001622Aubrey McKellips of Durango walks down Main Avenue with her horse Pixie on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001646Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001675Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)21001505Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001655Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)21001730This horse keeps pace with the group during Durango Cowboy Gathering's annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)21001708Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001600Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001600The Bayfield Belles wave to the crowd during Durango Cowboy Gathering's annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)21001611The Bayfield Belles take part in Durango Cowboy Gathering's annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)19501741Members of the National Mustang Association of Colorado take part in Durango Cowboy Gathering's annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)22501583Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001703Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001734Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)21001626Durango Cowboy Gathering held its annual Cowboy Parade on Saturday. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)24001589Durango Cowboy Gathering held its Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)21001547Durango Cowboy Gathering held its Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)18002471Durango Cowboy Gathering held its Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)15002250Durango Cowboy Gathering held its Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)21001533Members of Tuxon Ranch in Breen take part in Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)21001373Olivia Salter of Durango, front, and Preston Goetzke of Bayfield stroll down Main Avenue during Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)18002700Durango Cowboy Gathering held it Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)24001600Olivia Salter of Durango, front, and Preston Goetzke of Bayfield stroll down Main Avenue during Durango Cowboy Gathering's Horseback Social event on Saturday. (Brandon Mathis/Special to The Herald)40003000By about 10 a.m. Saturday, the Durango Cowboy Gathering Chuckwagon Breakfast at Main Avenue and Eighth Street had served about 350 plates of sausage, gravy, eggs and bacon as hundreds gathered on Main Avenue ahead of a Wild West Shootout reenactment and the annual Cowboy Parade. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)40003000Wayne Peterson, donning the outfit of Bearclaw, the Lost Creek Miner, stands with Emerald, a burrow, and Miss Ruby, a quarter horse and Belgian cross on Saturday during the Durango Cowboy Gathering’s newest event, the Horseback Social. In the back, two Bayfield Belles are pulled in a meadowbrook cart. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)22352321The Durango Cowboy Gathering Gunslingers pose in front of the Strater Hotel on Saturday. (Richie Fletcher, Solo Arts Media)
Photos: Durango Cowboy Gathering draws crowd with Horseback Social and parade
The cowboys, cowgirls and their horses took center stage Saturday in downtown Durango
Wrangling in some mechanical bullsDurango Cowboy Gathering hosts its first ever mechanical bull roping competitionRaygen Eby looks to lasso the back legs of the dummy bull during Durango Cowboy Gathering's first ever dummy bull roping competition on Friday in Downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17132400Raygen Eby looks to reel in a dummy bull during Durango Cowboy Gathering's first ever dummy bull roping competition on Friday in downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16412100Hank Rey looks to help reel in a dummy bull during Durango Cowboy Gathering's first ever dummy bull roping competition on Friday in downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400Bubba Reynolds looks to wrangle up a dummy bull during Durango Cowboy Gathering's first ever dummy bull roping competition on Friday in Downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14932100Kelby Oliver looks to help reel in the dummy bull during Durango Cowboy Gathering's first ever dummy bull roping competition on Friday in Downtown Durango. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1700240024001713
Wrangling in some mechanical bulls
Durango Cowboy Gathering hosts its first ever mechanical bull roping competition
Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage DaysAbout 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday0VideoYouTube48036024001600These sheep wait to proceed down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days
About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday
Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage DaysAbout 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on SaturdayAbout 1,000 sheep make their way down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)14892400These sheep wait to proceed down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400About 1,000 sheep make their way down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400About 1,000 sheep make their way down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16632100About 1,000 sheep make their way down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400About 1,000 sheep make their way down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400About 1,000 sheep stroll along Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16002400This small sheep keeps up with the pack moving down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1524210021001524This small sheep keeps up with the pack moving down Buck Highway during Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days
About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday
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