Snowdown – The Durango Herald

Snow (or rain) may make appearance at parade

Snowdown Light Parade in the eye of S.W. Colorado storm

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hot chocolate + parade = bliss

Alternative Horizons raising funds during Snowdown

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oyster slurping showdown

The oysters were smaller this year at the Shuckin’ Suckin’ Oyster Slurping Contest, and Chris Feely and C.J. Wise were champions under Thursday’s performance-enhancing conditions. ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fashion Do's and Don'ts

The annual Snowdown Fashion Do's and Don'ts held Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Oh, Snow you didn’t ...

Fashion, a spelling bee, bartenders mixing away, even kayakers braving the temperature-controlled environs of the Durango Community Recreation Center. Yes, once again, Snowdown ha...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where do they find these words?

Spellebration challenges language lovers

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kayak slalom offers some athletic Snowdown fun

Durango Community Recreation Center’s pool teemed with formidably athletic children, teenagers and adults Wednesday night, where dozens showed up to compete in Snowdown’s Kayak Pool Slalom. ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Testing their nerves: Kid’s Follies debuts

Durango’s young and talented debuted their acting, singing and comedic skills at the Kid’s Snowdown Follies at the Durango Arts Center on Wednesday evening. The room was pitch bla...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cocktail queen retains her title

Jen Rylko, manager of Guido’s Favorite Foods, again prevailed in the 37th Annual Snowdown Bartender’s Contest at Moe’s lounge. After sampling ten cocktails from Durango’s finest m...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eccentric garb abounds at costume contest

The Palace Restaurant hosted a costume contest Wednesday afternoon that yielded about 75 steampunkers who were hoping to win best costume. The event was one of the first to kickoff the 2015 ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steampunk fashion boils over

It was impossible to leave this year’s steampunk-themed Fashion Do’s and Don’ts – where many prominent, respectable members of the community frolicked on stage in states of near-nudity – wit...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free public transit Friday

Need a ride to the Light Parade? Steampunk Snowdown is paying the fare for public transit on Friday. The free rides are on the loop bus routes, the trolley and the on-call opportu...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: It’s about to get creative in IgnacioThe Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening

The Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening

Photos: Hill Climb at Purgatory Resort heats up on SundayHundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event

Hundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event

Photos: Running on the MesaDurango Demons host cross country meet on Saturday

Durango Demons host cross country meet on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally returns to DurangoAnnual motorcycle event held on Saturday

Annual motorcycle event held on Saturday

Martinez, who’s also fought live in Ignacio, will enter the ring Sept. 13 at McGee Park Coliseum in Farmington

Photos: Durango High School loses to Farmington 21-20Durango High School had its home opener against Farmington High School

Durango High School had its home opener against Farmington High School

Photos: Volleyball takes the courtDurango and Bayfield High School volleyball players battle it out at DHS

Durango and Bayfield High School volleyball players battle it out at DHS

Photos: Playing at Durango High School one last timeFormer Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter returns to her home court to play against Fort Lewis College

Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter returns to her home court to play against Fort Lewis College

Former employees and area residents watch decommissioned power plant’s smoke stacks fall on Saturday

Gallery: A new beginningFirst day at Park Elementary School

First day at Park Elementary School