Durango Herald Skiers and
snowboarders enjoy the sounds of the Kirk James Blues Band
at Durango Mountain Resort on Wednesday afternoon. About
2,000 people paid $10 for Benefit Day lift tickets, with all
proceeds going to the Durango Arts Center. The resort raised
about $22,000 in 2001 on Benefit Day for the San Juan
Mountains Association. On the balcony of Purgy's, from the
left, are sax player Bill Wise, bass guitarist John June,
drummer Steve Dejka and singer Kirk James.

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Thanksgiving Day,
November 28, 2025