![]() ![]() And have fun.” Dorian Thrasher, 14, focused on the social benefit. “It does’t matter your age, your gender, your ethnicity – skateboarding is for everyone. “My main thing for skateboarding is, it don’t matter if you’re doing it for tricks or riding to school, as long as you’re on a skateboard you’re a skater,” Herrera said. Herrera was there with several teenage skaters on a blustery mid-March day. That’s why he and his wife opened Shredz and why he hangs out with the young skaters filming and posting on YouTube. (David Edward Albright/Durango Herald) “It was literally my love,” he said. 2304 3072 Ross dedicated this photo to his recently deceased friend, Willem “Tomatoes” Tolerdo. No matter where his family traveled – Las Vegas or Denver – he headed to the skatepark. It kept me away from major trouble,” Herrera said. But when I hear them and others talking, ‘I’m a Brookside legend!’” “I started here from Day One. “It’s a really nice park … like the one they built in Santa Fe.” When asked if he considers himself to be a mentor for young skaters, Herrera said, “I really don’t like to answer that question because I might sound cocky. Herrera rides for Enchantment Skatepark in Gallup, which was built by Spohn Ranch. He said Fifth Pocket just built a skatepark in Two Grey Hills region in the area of Newcomb. He has been to a few of the skateparks built by Spohn Ranch and mentioned Fifth Pocket Skateparks from Philadelphia, as another great builder. Herrera has competed at events in Albuquerque and Durango, but has skated at some of the best parks around. Herrera estimated there are at least 100 local skaters, but many more come into Farmington from the surrounding region. “We want to keep everyone riding, whether you’re trying to go pro or just ride around town,” he said. Herrera enjoys working with kids who don’t have quite enough money for a board. It’s just a good, friendly place.” Their shop also has hosted local competitions. “We’re here to serve the skating community … the kids who just want a place to hang out or chill … they’re all welcome. ![]() “We’re still new, so we’re working on certain products,” Herrera said. The shop was a family venture, but they got some help from San Juan College with their website. 0 Video YouTube 480 360 One of Herrera’s “homies” filmed him doing an airborne skateboard trick called the “backside flip,” which became their business logo and clothing-gear image. They film and upload to YouTube, she said, as a video of skaters played on the screen in her shop. “Everybody films everybody down there,” Annette said. Herrera and other avid skaters love to skate and film at Brookside Skatepark. Spohn Ranch Skate Parks, an award-winning skateboard designer based in Los Angeles, has three decades of experience building skateboard parks in more than 40 states and 15 countries. City of Farmington spokesperson Christa Chapman said in an email that the planning team is working with Pland Collaborative and subcontractor Spohn Ranch Skateparks, for the design of the skatepark. “We shared it and we’re hoping all our riders show up,” she said. Annette expects a good turnout from skateboard enthusiasts. The city of Farmington has scheduled a community input meeting for 5:45 p.m. They welcome local skaters of all ages to enjoy the friendly vibe of their shop, where a video monitor shows local skaters performing tricks at Brookside Skatepark and other locales. Herrera and his wife, Annette, opened 505 Shredz Skateboard in September in downtown Farmington at 211 W. From his perspective, a different location may be the most logical and ideal, but otherwise the current park needs a complete rebuild. “My primary vision for the park kind of goes a few different ways,” he said. Ross Herrera, 35, has been skating for 23 years. One option is to renovate the existing park, while the other option is a complete rebuild. (David Edward Albright/Durango Herald) City of Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs department is looking at two options for creating a Brookside Skatepark. Brookside Skatepark to be reworked or rebuilt Local skateboarding icon envisions new skatepark as best idea 3072 2304 Ross Herrera readies for takeoff in bowl at Brookside Skatepark. ![]()
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