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June 5, 2026

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: No Name Bridge,…

Bridge scores
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Bridge scores

June 4, 2026

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 31 – Open Play First: S. Brown/J. Cox Second: W. Voss/V. Hermann Third: P. White/C.L. Lappen Fourth:…

Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member
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Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member

June 3, 2026

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of La Plata County, and the open seat is for a…

Local students graduates from Angelo State University
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Local students graduates from Angelo State University

June 3, 2026

Angelo State University conferred 901 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 891 graduates, including Caleb Lake of Bayfield, during the 2026 spring commencement exercises on May 15 at the Junell Center/Stephens…

Local student named to Angelo State dean’s list
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Local student named to Angelo State dean’s list

June 3, 2026

Caleb Lake of Bayfield was named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. To be eligible for the ASU dean’s list, full-time…

Animas Valley Grange to host presentation
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Animas Valley Grange to host presentation

June 3, 2026

The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “Colorado River Interstate Compact,” at 6:30 p.m. June 15 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Steve Wolff, general…

Fort Lewis College to hold Old Timers’ Gathering
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Fort Lewis College to hold Old Timers’ Gathering

June 3, 2026

All retirees and past longtime employees are invited to Fort Lewis College’s 20th Old Timers’ Gathering on June 28. For more information, contact Larry Corman at larry_corman @ hotmail.com.

Workshop to be held at senior center
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Workshop to be held at senior center

June 3, 2026

The workshop, “How to Stay Out of a Nursing Home,” will be held at 1 p.m. June 9 in the window room at Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet
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La Plata Quilters Guild to meet

June 3, 2026

The La Plata Quilters guild will meet at 5:30 p.m. June 11 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. A business meeting will be held at 6 p.m.,…

Bridge scores
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Bridge scores

May 27, 2026

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 13 – Open Pairs First: W. Rosenberger/S. Brown Second: D. Squires/E. Dorminy Third: C. Bronson/J. Newlin Fourth:…

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May 27, 2026

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi 10:30 a.m.: Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able 1:15 p.m.:…

June Library Calendar
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June Library Calendar

May 27, 2026

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Announcements June 1-Aug. 15: Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading: Download the Beanstack app and sign up to track reading hours.…

Local students named to Belmont University dean’s list
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Local students named to Belmont University dean’s list

May 20, 2026

Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, released the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition. These local students…

Scholarship golf outing to be held June 11
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Scholarship golf outing to be held June 11

May 20, 2026

The fourth annual 2026 Rodney Ems Memorial Scholarship golf outing will be held at 8 a.m. June 11 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, 589 County Road 252. The event funds…

Durango Neighborhood Coalition to meet
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Durango Neighborhood Coalition to meet

May 20, 2026

Durango Neighborhood Coalition will meet at 5:30 p.m. May 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 1159 East Third Ave., in the Fellowship Hall or the 12th Street entrance meeting room. DNC…

Applications to open for Community Art Show
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Applications to open for Community Art Show

May 20, 2026

Durango Public Library will host its second Community Art Show in September and October. Artists ages 14 and older are invited to submit one piece for consideration. The show is…

Ella Dockendorf named to dean’s list
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Ella Dockendorf named to dean’s list

May 20, 2026

Ella Dockendorf of Durango has been named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a…

Bridge scores
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Bridge scores

May 20, 2026

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 8 – Open Pairs First: J. Cox/S. Brown Second: K. Hasz/S. Hasz Third: J. Walter/S. McInturff May…

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Senior cal. 052226

May 20, 2026

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday Closed for Memorial Day Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Dan’s Computer Help Desk 9:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold 10 a.m.: Classical Mandolin 10:30 a.m.:…

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Senior cal. 051526

May 15, 2026

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi 10:30 a.m.: Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able 1:15 p.m.:…

Chamber to host Leading with Impact event
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Chamber to host Leading with Impact event

May 13, 2026

The Durango Chamber is hosting a Leading with Impact event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 20 at the FLC Innovation Center on the second floor of the Main…

City councilor to hold office hours
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City councilor to hold office hours

May 13, 2026

Durango City Councilor Jessika Loyer will hold Council Office Hours noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Residents can stop by and have an…

Chimney Rock National Monument opens Friday
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Chimney Rock National Monument opens Friday

May 13, 2026

Chimney Rock National Monument, 30841 Colorado Highway 151 in Pagosa Springs, opens its 2026 season on Friday. The monument is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week…

Restore the Balance to host watch party
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Restore the Balance to host watch party

May 13, 2026

Restore the Balance will host a La Plata Watch Party 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 21 in Noble Hall Room 130 at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Doors will…

Legislative wrap-up to be held at FLC
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Legislative wrap-up to be held at FLC

May 13, 2026

The La Plata branch of Restore the Balance will host a legislative wrap-up at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Noble Hall Room 130 at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim…

Animas High School to host campus tour
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Animas High School to host campus tour

May 9, 2026

Animas High School will host a campus tour at 4 p.m. Thursday at the school, 22 Osprey Way. Are you a family considering high school options for Fall 2026? Curious…