Snow Bloc - The Durango Herald

Aliens, astronauts and more shine in the Snowdown Light Parade

7:25 p.m. | Intergalactic travelers of all sorts, aliens, astronauts, cowboys and invaders, crowded Main Avenue Friday night to see the Snowdown Light Parade. The Leland House’s ...

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

50 Shades of Tom Grey takes home drag race crown

7:54 p.m. | Judges ultimately decided that the spandex-clad “50 Shades of Tom Grey” with the light-up umbrella would be winner of the annual Snowdown drag fashion show at El Rancho. ...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s a tie! Spellebration crowns two winners this year; Watch a video from Do’s and Don’ts

8:35 p.m. | Cyclists faced an extra mental challenges at the Bicycle RollerRaces at the Irish Embassy Pub Wednesday night. On stationary indoor rollers, the riders competed to pe...

DATE: Feb 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will Durango wake up to a white Christmas?

Forecast says yes, but even more snow expected in the mountains

DATE: Dec 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Loki and Boots claim Snowdown’s top costumed pets

The self-reflection a hearty breakfast can bring after four-days of binge drinking and making promises you’ll probably never keep can be a sobering, life-changing experience. At the La Plata...

DATE: Jan 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

After seven attempts, team finds Silver Bullet

5:55 p.m. Admittedly, many Snowdown challenges don’t require much skill. It takes, however, a riddle-solver and treasure hunter to find the Silver Bullet, an annual scavenger hunt...

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

MC Hammer, Bill Cosby represented at costume contest

5:09 p.m. Kids and teens dressed up as ’80s icons including MC Hammer, Bill Cosby and ET Friday at the costume contest at Grassburger. The contest was judged on creativ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beards filled with beer at annual Beard Competition

9:16 p.m. Men who have been growing beards for three months put their follicles to the test Thursday night at Carver’s Brewing Co., where the annual Beard Competition was held. ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heads submerged at annual beer plunge

8:30 p.m. Some people submerge their heads in a vat of beer to alleviate the stress of the work week. At Snowdown, Durangoans plunge their already-boozed craniums into a tub of cr...

DATE: Jan 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.