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2023 Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili Cook-Off sees greater contest turnout compared with last year’s event

35 entrants signed up to sweep the competition across several categories

February 4, 2023

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Snowdown Light Parade dazzles under moonlit sky during Durango’s annual ‘wild winter night dream’

skies, warming temperatures and a gem of a show delights revelers

February 4, 2023

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La Plata County officials tour jail

Commissioners briefed on detention center upgrades, new armored vehicle

February 4, 2023

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Water, housing and democracy: Senators lay out priorities in Congress

and Hickenlooper hope to make progress on curbing climate change

February 4, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest

Mary Hodge announces that Brian Crawford and Rachel Crawford are the winners of the Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest…

February 3, 2023

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Clash of the Knight-ans

Swordplay and showmanship drew crowds at Friday’s Snowdown Tournament and Renaissance Fair

February 3, 2023

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Balls and beer event brings out Shakespeare base

Sixty-four teams – 7 hours of competition – winners take all, including the final results

February 3, 2023

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Cortez teacher, playwright found fatally shot in New Mexico

Keleher worked with Navajos and at Crow Canyon; suspect arrested

February 3, 2023

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Snowdown’s Junior King and Queen are crowned

royalty competition had 16 participants vying for velvet crowns

February 3, 2023

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Snowdown pickup lines remain first line of contraception

contest lowers bar for enticing a mate

February 3, 2023

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Photos: Pilots test winds during Snowdown Balloon Rally

Mike Bertetto stands inside his hot air balloon, Nerfer, as the balloon inflates Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally…

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Taming of the Giant Jenga

Jasmine Anderson competes in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at the Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Contestants…

February 3, 2023

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City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

February 3, 2023

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Federal court: U.S. must consider climate impacts of drilling in Greater Chaco region

administration lost in its defense of 199 permits approved under Obama, Trump

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-01-23-Durango- Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit…

February 2, 2023

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Southwest Health System CEO resigns

Interim named to oversee Southwest Memorial Hospital operations

February 2, 2023

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Two finalists named for La Plata County Court judgeship position

Colorado governor has 15 days to appoint someone

February 2, 2023

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Durango Ski & Patio to offer free ski rentals one day in February

Business owner hopes to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with the sport

February 2, 2023

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Tax survey should have included county residents, says Durango Chamber of Commerce director

City respondents ranked tourism marketing low on list of priorities Local businesses stand to benefit if Durango tourism officials can…

February 2, 2023

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Using literal pages from books, Durango Public Library patrons create Shakespearean fashion

Simultaneous events held for adults and children to help create Snowdown costumes

February 2, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka, Tiny Bike

Ryan McCardell crashes into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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Photos: Riding through Snowdown

Cap Pierce rides into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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Bayfield home destroyed by fire

Firefighters say blaze was human-caused

February 2, 2023

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See it before it’s gone; clear skies in Southwest Colorado set scene for green comet

Cameras and binoculars are advised for best viewing

February 2, 2023