photos by Todd Newcomer

Nothing marks the beginning of summer like cold beer, hot food, and a stroll down Main Avenue. Mother Nature came through in fine form last Sunday as she ushered in summer and welcomed the annual Taste of Durango to downtown. Barbeque smoke rose from grills lining the street as the smell of mouth-watering cuisine tempted both the hungry and the stuffed. Cold beer flowed froma a never-ending supply of taps as tasters welcomed in the rays of sunshine. The music of The Badly Bent, among others, provided the backdrop for a perfect day in downtown Durango.