Local Briefs

LPEA Round Up Foundation board seeks volunteers
Community

LPEA Round Up Foundation board seeks volunteers

October 31, 2025

The La Plata Electric Association board of directors is seeking volunteers to serve on the Round Up Foundation board, which allocates grant funding to local nonprofits and educational projects. The…

Durango mayor pro tem to hold office hours
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Durango mayor pro tem to hold office hours

October 31, 2025

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Woodruff will hold council office hours at from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Residents can stop by and…

Urban returns to office after illness
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Urban returns to office after illness

October 29, 2025

Susan Urban has returned to her previous’ office in the Colorado Heritage Plaza building at 905 9th St., after a two year hiatus from working because of health issues. Urban…

St. Mark’s to hold blessing of new window
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St. Mark’s to hold blessing of new window

October 25, 2025

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold a blessing for its new stained-glass window on Nov. 2. (Courtesy) St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold a blessing of its new stained-glass window…

November Library Calendar
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November Library Calendar

October 22, 2025

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Tuesdays, 4- 5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. For ages 9+.…

Steamworks wins medal at GABF
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Steamworks wins medal at GABF

October 17, 2025

Steamworks Brewing Co. has once again brought home national recognition, earning a Gold Medal for its Backside Stout at the Great American Beer Festival on Oct. 10. The Backside Stout…

Councilor Buell will hold next office hours
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Councilor Buell will hold next office hours

October 17, 2025

Durango City Councilor Jessika Buell will hold council office hours from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Residents can stop by and have…

League to host ballot issue discussion
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League to host ballot issue discussion

October 17, 2025

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host a Discussion of Ballot Issues for the Nov. 4 election at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Durango/La Plata Senior…

Artists open studios for tour
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Artists open studios for tour

October 3, 2025

Durango celebrates the arts this fall with the 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour, featuring 30 local artists opening their personal studios Oct.. 17 to 19. This free, self-guided event invites…

San Juan Circus presents ‘A Book of Spells’
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San Juan Circus presents ‘A Book of Spells’

October 3, 2025

Durango’s San Juan Circus presents “A Book of Spells,” featuring world-class aerial and acrobatics from all over Colorado, for one night only at 6:30 (family friendly) and 9 p.m. (not…

Durango mayor to hold office hours
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Durango mayor to hold office hours

October 3, 2025

Durango Mayor Gilda Yazzie will hold Council Office Hours from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Residents can stop by and have…

‘Pitch Palooza’ looking for a few good nonprofits
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‘Pitch Palooza’ looking for a few good nonprofits

October 3, 2025

The Payroll Department, in partnership with the Community Foundation, is launching “Pitch Palooza” – a new grant opportunity for La Plata County nonprofits working in youth, environment or human services.…

Durango Elks Lodge to host charity ball
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Durango Elks Lodge to host charity ball

September 27, 2025

The Durango Elks Lodge will host a charity ball 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. The public is welcome. The events…

October Library Calendar
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October Library Calendar

September 26, 2025

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. The Durango Public Library Literary Fest is here, Oct. 8-17. See the event calendar below for full details. Weekly events for…

Temporary electric fencing demo to be held
Community

Temporary electric fencing demo to be held

September 25, 2025

A free temporary electric fencing to protect fruit trees demonstration will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at 1901 County Road 240. Get hands-on experience setting up temporary electric…

Youth arts festival, makers market to be held
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Youth arts festival, makers market to be held

September 24, 2025

Springboard’s Youth Arts Festival & Makers Market will be held noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at Fanto Park, 445 East Seventh Ave. This is a free all-ages community celebration…

Stapll Overland to hold grand opening party
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Stapll Overland to hold grand opening party

September 23, 2025

Stapll Overland, Durango’s first Adventure Vehicle Outfitter, will hold a grand opening party from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 98 Everett St., STE B, in Bodo Park. This free,…