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Bridge scores
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Bridge scores

April 10, 2026

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent March 27 – Unsanctioned North-South First: M. Paine/E. Bacca Second: L. Ellison/M. Nicholson East-West First: R. Bitner/P. Hemphill…

Adaptive golf program starts May 7
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Adaptive golf program starts May 7

April 7, 2026

The 2026 adaptive golf season will begin at 9 a.m. May 7 at Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. Signup to golf or volunteer. Programming is free for all golfers,…

Durango Public Library hosts HOA program
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Durango Public Library hosts HOA program

April 4, 2026

Durango Public Library will host “What Does a Quality HOA Look Like?” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the library, 1900 East Third Ave. This in-person, HOA Homeowner…

Museum presents ‘Public Lands Patriotism’ talk
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Museum presents ‘Public Lands Patriotism’ talk

April 4, 2026

Dr. Andrew Gulliford will present a talk about “Public Lands Patriotism: 150 Years of Colorado’s Federal Public Lands” at 1 p.m. April 25 at Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave.,…

Senior Center Calendar
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Senior Center Calendar

April 3, 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.:…

Holocaust Awareness presentation to be held
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Holocaust Awareness presentation to be held

April 1, 2026

Jeff Sambur will tell the true story of his parents’ escape from Europe during the Holocaust years at a presentation at 4-6 p.m. April 12 at Congregation Har Shalom. 2537…

Ride the D&SNG train to historic Tacoma Power Plant
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Ride the D&SNG train to historic Tacoma Power Plant

April 1, 2026

Join fellow history buffs for a special fundraising trip on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, benefiting the Animas Museum and the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable. The train will…

Field trip to Orchard Hub to be held
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Field trip to Orchard Hub to be held

April 1, 2026

The next program of the Animas Valley Grange will be a tour of the Orchard Hub in Dolores 10 a.m. to noon April 11. The Orchard Hub is a 36-acre…

Eleanor Bonds celebrates her 100th birthday
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Eleanor Bonds celebrates her 100th birthday

April 1, 2026

Eleanor Bonds, seated center, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 27. (Courtesy) Happy Birthday to Eleanor Bonds, who celebrated 100 years on Feb. 27, 2026. A gathering of her four…

Comfort Keepers wins award for ‘Comfort Conversations’ show
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Comfort Keepers wins award for ‘Comfort Conversations’ show

March 29, 2026

Comfort Keepers has announced that its team received the Innovative Award at the 2026 Comfort Keepers Connect Conference for its radio program, “Comfort Conversations.” The award recognizes forward-thinking initiatives that…

Spring Resource Fair to be held April 1
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Spring Resource Fair to be held April 1

March 27, 2026

The Durango Education Foundation 2026 Spring Resource Fair will be held 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The event will feature more…

Durango Arts Center announces events
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Durango Arts Center announces events

March 26, 2026

Elsa Jagniecki, director of marketing for Durango Arts Center, hangs flags from the roof of the building Oct. 24 to kick off DAC’s Art Revolution, a fundraising effort with hopes…

April Library Calendar
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April Library Calendar

March 25, 2026

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m.: Lego Club. For ages 5-12. Using the library’s LEGO collection, design your own creations,…

Duranglers to host Spring Fly Fishing Festival
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Duranglers to host Spring Fly Fishing Festival

March 13, 2026

Duranglers Spring Fly Fishing Festival will be held April 2 to 4 at various Durango venues. The fest will feature demos, clinics and a fly tying demonstration by world-renowned fly…

Sunshine Gardens to hold fundraiser breakfast
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Sunshine Gardens to hold fundraiser breakfast

March 12, 2026

Sunshine Gardens/Cornerstone will hold a community fundraiser breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. April 4 at 25 Sunshine Court. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast filled with delicious…

Local students named to Biola dean’s list
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Local students named to Biola dean’s list

March 11, 2026

These local students were named to the Biola University dean’s list in fall 2025: Taia Shaffer, Durango, majoring in Bible, Theology and MinistryMiles Baker, Pagosa Springs, majoring in Cinema and…

Widowed and looking for support?
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Widowed and looking for support?

March 11, 2026

The loss of a spouse is one of life’s most difficult journeys. Durango Grief Center will hold a six-week widow support group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. beginning March 27…

Easter Hop & Shop to be held in Ignacio
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Easter Hop & Shop to be held in Ignacio

March 11, 2026

The ELHI Community Center will host the 2026 Hop & Shop vendor market and nighttime (teen) Easter Egg hunt from 6 to 9 p.m. March 27 at 115 Ute St.…

Comfort Keepers welcomes Sandra Fritz
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Comfort Keepers welcomes Sandra Fritz

March 6, 2026

Fritz Comfort Keepers welcomes Sandra “Sandie” Fritz as Human Resources Manager in its Durango office. She brings more than 30 years of human resources experience and oversees all HR functions,…

Big Picture High School hosts Family Night
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Big Picture High School hosts Family Night

March 6, 2026

Durango Big Picture High School will host a Family Night for prospective students and families at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Tech Center, 150 Tech Center Drive, Suites A…

Animas Museum to host talk March 14
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Animas Museum to host talk March 14

March 5, 2026

In honor of Women’s History Month as well as the 120th anniversary of the Antiquities Act and the creation of Mesa Verde National Park, Animas Museum will host a talk…

March Library Calendar
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March Library Calendar

February 20, 2026

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Mondays, 2- 4:30 p.m.: Lego Club. For ages 5-12 who love to build, tinker, sort and imagine.…

Colorado Connections Academy opens 2026-27 enrollment
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Colorado Connections Academy opens 2026-27 enrollment

February 13, 2026

Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is now open for grades K-12 for Colorado Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school with college and career readiness courses. The school offers…