Volume 16 , Issue 4

Walking With Sadie

On this Monday, 27 January 2014, we had a cold, chilly wind blow through here this mid-day. They say we could get some snow towards mid-week in these parts. Just in time for Snowdown festivities, in Durango, Colorado.

History of Snowdown

It was back in 1979 the land of Durango was covered in winter's darkness and the people and commerce were depressed. A great lament was heard throughout the land, as the days were short and bore little fruit. So it came to pass one dark day the founder John Murrah, the man who originally came up wight he idea, heard this hue and cry. It is told that he "enjoined the Lords of Business (DACRA, as it was then known) and the the Lords of Information Dissemination (The Durango Herald) that a winter celebration would bring enterprise to the land and raise up the people inter time of need."

It was agreed and they seeded the project with $2,000 from The Durango Herald. The founder said to the people, "Let there be fun!" And Snowdown was established as a winter fun celebration.

Snowdown in 2014 will celebrate its 36th year of fun and frivolity. Schedule of Events for Snowdown 2014, Durango, Colorado.

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