photos by Todd Newcomer

The spirit of giving, which is evident year round in Durango, peaks every December as the holidays bring out the best in the community. Project Merry Christmas once again leads the charge by making the Christmas wishes of many come true this holiday season. With the help of tireless volunteers and countless local donors, bags and boxes of all shapes and sizes are filled to the brim for hundreds of La Plata County families in need. And as the big day approaches, local children will be bounding toward the tree with smiling eyes, knowing that Santa Claus came through in fine form.