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Photos: Gingerly made

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 2:53 PM MT

Updated Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 3:15 PM MT

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Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s annual gingerbread house contest on Tuesday on display in the Main Avenue store in downtown Durango. The event benefits the HomesFund serving Southwest Colorado. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s annual gingerbread house contest on Tuesday on display in the Main Avenue store in downtown Durango. The event benefits the HomesFund serving Southwest Colorado. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
“The Burrow,” home of the Weasley family in “Harry Potter,” is 100% edible and won the people’s choice winner in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s annual gingerbread house contest. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
“The Burrow,” home of the Weasley family in “Harry Potter,” is 100% edible and won the people’s choice winner in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s annual gingerbread house contest. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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