KSUT wins third place in Snowdown Light Parade

Friday - February 9, 2024 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
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KSUT Public Radio and KSUT Tribal Radio teamed up for an epic showing in downtown Durango during Friday’s light parade. Pictured left to right — KSUT Board of Directors Vice President and Radio DJ, Kirsten Langmade; KSUT Executive Director, Tami Graham; and KSUT volunteer, Armida Huerta.
Long time KSUT Tribal Radio staffer, KSUT Board of Directors Ex-Officia member and Southern Ute elder, Eddie Box Jr., flashes a peace sign from behind his sound board. Box provided sound for the KSUT float, with wife, Betty – the two comprise Sandman/Hummingbird Mobile Entertainment.
Ken Brott Four Corners Public Radio Station Manager/Program Director, Kirsten Langmade, KSUT Board of Directors Vice-President and KSUT Executive Director Tami Graham strike a pose before heading to the Snowdown Light Parade lineup.
Clark Adomaitis Reporter for KSUT, in full Peace, Love and Snowdown garb, upon the KSUT float.
KSUT staff and KSUT Board of Directors Members get into character prior to rolling out towards Main Street Durango, for the annual Snowdown Parade.
Crystal Ashike, Digital Content Editor for KSUT Tribal Radio and her son, Shoni, don peace symbol glasses for the Snowdown Light Parade.
Southern Ute tribal member, Raymond Baker dons an afro, mustache, and medallion for his Friday night Snowdown outfit, Baker helped out with the Adaptive Sports Association float ahead of the light parade.
Harkening back to the classic period film, Easy Rider, this couple steals the spotlight atop a vintage chopper, representing Harley Davidson out of Durango.
Hot air balloons flare down main street, lighting up the night sky, while warming up spectators along the parade route.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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The 45th annual Snowdown Light Parade had record attendance on Friday, Feb. 2, where locals line main street each year at dusk to vie for the top prize in decorated floats. This year’s theme — “Peace, Love, & Snowdown” did not disappoint, as classic rock tunes provided the soundtrack for Friday night’s parade, and retro outfits turned downtown Durango into a disco dance party. Snowdown took place from Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 4 with a host of local events.

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