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Photos: Animas Valley Balloon Rally takes flight

Herald Staff Writer

Sunday, Oct 22, 2017 11:46 AM MT

Updated Sunday, Oct 22, 2017 7:39 PM MT

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The second annual Animas Valley Balloon Rally took flight Sunday north of Durango. About 20 balloons participated after being grounded Saturday because of high winds.
The second annual Animas Valley Balloon Rally took flight Sunday north of Durango. About 20 balloons participated after being grounded Saturday because of high winds.Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald

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