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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

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