Festive event (including carnival)

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Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park

‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features

May 8, 2026

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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

Sterlin Harjo of ‘Reservation Dogs’ fame delivers keynote commencement address

May 2, 2026

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After-prom event marks more than 20 years of safe celebration

‘It's not just avoiding the bad; it's also promoting connection,’ organizer says

April 28, 2026

Food

Grab your fancy hat and a wine glass, the Durango Wine Experience returns

annual event is back with happenings starting Thursday

April 22, 2026

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Earth Day Durango parades up Main Avenue on Saturday

30 groups represented in Procession of Species

April 18, 2026

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Durango nixes Fourth of July fireworks amid drought

conditions across the state are ‘really bad news,’ fire chief says

April 14, 2026

Food

How social media killed the food festival stars. And created others

Butcher Dario Ceccini, of Italy, welcomes guests to a private dinner at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival on…

April 1, 2026

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Resilient at 100: Durango resident has endured Depression, war and pandemic

‘One day at a time – that's all there is,’ Maddy Surdey says

February 11, 2026

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Community winds down Snowdown 2026

‘Villains’ theme announced for next year

January 31, 2026

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Snowdown Light Parade offers a journey back in time

Dinosaurs, prospectors and chain saws, oh my!

January 31, 2026

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Snowdown in Durango to be a sesquicentennial celebration

shares process linking winter celebration to Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood

January 23, 2026

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Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year

than a dozen participants can solve three-day case at historic inn

January 12, 2026

Travel

An annual ode to ice is carved in frozen northern China

A Wolf Supermoon rises over ice structures at the annual Ice and Snow Festival held in Harbin in China’s Heilongjiang…

January 8, 2026

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Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

November 23, 2025

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Annual Falliday party to bring young professionals of Durango together

to include food and drink, costume party and networking

October 21, 2025

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Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

October 18, 2025

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Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part

October 18, 2025

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Durango Farmers Market will return to Main Avenue next year after positive reception

17th annual Apple Days Festival celebrates Southwest Colorado’s fruit heritage

October 14, 2025

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Western history celebrated on Main Avenue during Durango Cowboy Gathering

Several thousand spectators gather to watch motorless parade

October 4, 2025

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Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families

October 2, 2025

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Durango Botanic Gardens celebrates 15th anniversary

‘Capstone’ community venue garden planned to open at library in 2026

September 27, 2025

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Autumn Arts Festival returns to Durango

introduces young artists in new showcase

September 20, 2025

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Kids (and children, too) take fair by storm

talent seen across Pee Wee and Steer showmanship, agriculture

August 10, 2025

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Durango Farmers Market takes to Main Avenue for first Second Saturday gathering

‘Our slogan this year is ‘We grow community,’ and it feels like we're living up to it’

August 9, 2025