With spring officially arriving this week The Telegraph asked: “What is your favorite rite of spring?”

Justin Erikson

“The beginning of a new mountain biking season.”


Denise Robbins

“Canyon camping.”


Cassie Vigil

“The animals come out again.”

Casey McKinnon

“I like the transition from 5 months of snow to 3 months of mud.”



Ricardo Montalban

“Golf.”

 

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December 18, 2025
Let it snow

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December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

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December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel