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No Secret Police petition drive held through March 6
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No Secret Police petition drive held through March 6

February 13, 2026

A citizen-initiated movement, styled “No Secret Police in Durango” is proposing a new Durango ordinance requiring all law enforcement officers to wear visible identification and prohibiting them from masking their…

Winter Bike to Work Day to be held Feb. 13
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Winter Bike to Work Day to be held Feb. 13

February 6, 2026

Winter Bike to Work Day 2026 will be held Feb. 13. This long-running community event is a chance to celebrate and promote sustainable transportation during the winter. This celebration consists…

DAC presents Warhol and Wine class
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DAC presents Warhol and Wine class

February 6, 2026

The Durango Arts Center presents a Warhol and Wine Class 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the DAC, 802 East Second Ave. All supplies and beverages are provided for the…

Jennifer Simon Rummery joins Volunteers of America Colorado
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Jennifer Simon Rummery joins Volunteers of America Colorado

February 4, 2026

Jennifer Simon Rummery has joined Volunteers of America Colorado in donor development serving the Durango community. She brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising and community…

VITA offers free tax preparation services
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VITA offers free tax preparation services

January 30, 2026

VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – will again be preparing tax returns for individuals and families with income less than $68,000. The free service will be held Mondays and…

DHS graduate named to CSU dean’s list
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DHS graduate named to CSU dean’s list

January 23, 2026

Jackson Hubertus, a 2024 Durango High School graduate, was named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at the CSU College of Health and Human Services. Hubertus is studying construction management.…

DHS to host Eighth Grade Family Night
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DHS to host Eighth Grade Family Night

January 23, 2026

Durango School District invites eighth grade students and their families to attend Eighth Grade Family Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. The…

February Library Calendar
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February Library Calendar

January 22, 2026

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

Coaches needed for LEGO League Explore
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Coaches needed for LEGO League Explore

January 16, 2026

The Powerhouse announces the 2026 LEGO League Explore season, a hands-on STEM experience designed especially for first through third grade students. Coaches are urgently needed to start Explore teams at…

Caleb Lake named to Angelo State dean’s list
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Caleb Lake named to Angelo State dean’s list

January 9, 2026

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the dean’s list designation for the 2025 fall semester, including Caleb Lake of Bayfield. Lake is majoring in…

John Aaland named to BVU’s dean’s list
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John Aaland named to BVU’s dean’s list

January 9, 2026

John Aaland of Durango was named to Buena Vista University’s Fall 2025 dean’s list. Aaland was among more than 560 students named to the dean’s list this semester. The dean’s…

Pine River Library is speechless
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Pine River Library is speechless

January 9, 2026

The community support for our new Local History Corner has truly taken our breath away. We are speechless, and without a doubt this new addition will become a reality in…

Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Manna
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Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Manna

January 9, 2026

The Jacques Pépin Foundation has named Manna as one of its Winter 2026 Grant Awardees. The organization will receive $10,000. One of 20 recipients this round, Manna runs The Manna…

Historian to talk about Animas City
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Historian to talk about Animas City

December 31, 2025

To kick off Animas Museum’s special commemorations in 2026, local historian Robert McDaniel will discuss Animas City’s start 150 years ago at 1 p.m. Jan. 10. His talk, “Railhead Animas…

Comedian Dan Docimo to perform at Durango Arts Center
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Comedian Dan Docimo to perform at Durango Arts Center

December 31, 2025

Durango Comedy presents Chicago-favorite comedian Dan Docimo at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. With disarming and unique comic style, Docimo’s observational humor and…

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

December 26, 2025

These local students were named to Belmont University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester: Eiley Connell of BayfieldEli Connell of Durango Danika Cox of Durango Dean’s list eligibility is…

11th Street Station hosts New Year’s Eve party
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11th Street Station hosts New Year’s Eve party

December 26, 2025

11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The evening will feature caviar, beats and bubbles. TJ the DJ and…