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Durango Events Calendar

Growing Spaces – Spring Open House and Seed Swap will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Growing Spaces, 1860 Majestic Drive, Pagosa Springs. The event will feature community Seed Swap, greenhouse tours and seed starting tips for spring. For more information, call 731-2120 or visit https://tinyurl.com/46mc7dwc.
Wednesday, March 18

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Kelsie Borland will speak about a youth-centered community hub that fosters inclusivity. Details: Email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free – no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.

Colorado Department of Transportation Blood Drive (bloodmobile), 1-4 p.m., 3803 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, March 19

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. County Commissioner Matt Salka will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Pete Giuliani, 6 p.m., The Oxford Bar, 119 W. Eighth St.

Beyond Basic Manners, 6 p.m., Three Springs. $150 for six weeks. Build your dog’s confidence and abilities with Out & About Class, different location each week. Details: Visit https://www.pranadogs.org/wecanhelp.

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30-8 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 CO-172. Potluck/free. 4CBCH hosts special guest speaker Jen Gersbach-Venzara, executive director, Durango Trails. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Saturday, March 21

Wellness Social Club X Human Garage Workshop: Fascia Release & Chill, 9 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Free. Guided fascia release session that helps the body release tension, restore alignment and improve mobility. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3sxtshpb.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Growing Spaces – Spring Open House and Seed Swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Growing Spaces, 1860 Majestic Drive, Pagosa Springs. Community Seed Swap, greenhouse tours and seed starting tips for spring. Details: Call 731-2120 or visit https://tinyurl.com/46mc7dwc.

Indivisible Durango General Meeting, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Reverend Jamie Boyce of UU Fellowship presents a workshop by Deepa Iyer, “Social Change Now.” Details: Visit www.indivisibledurango.org.

Durango contradance series, 7:30 p.m., Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Donation sliding scale $10 to $20. Deb Comly calling, live music by the Fractal string band. Open to all ages, no partner required. Details: Call (802) 345-2902.

Sunday, March 22

Reactive Dog Clinic, 1 p.m., La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del Rio. $75. Human-only session covering proven strategies, problem-solving and real solutions on-leash or behind a fence, Details: Visit https://www.pranadogs.org.

Tuesday, March 24

Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room, No. 103, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Divorce and Custody Legal Presentation, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., and Via Zoom. Free. Presentation on doing your own divorce and/or custody case in Colorado. Details: Visit coloradolegalservices.org/events.

Wednesday, March 25

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Erika Brown, regional energy coach, 4CORE. Beneficial electrification, heat pumps, energy rebates, energy audits, etc.

Aztec High School Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 403 E. Zia St., Aztec. In the Auxiliary Gym. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, March 26

Medicare 101 Class, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free. Learn the A, B, C and Ds of Medicare. Options, deadlines and more. Details: Contact Linda Looman, certified SHIP Medicare counselor, email Medicare@SJBAAA.org.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Ann Marie from Adaptive Sports will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. Presenters are 4Corners Office of Resource Efficiency, Wildfire Adapted Partnership and SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Monthly Poetry Open Mic, 5:30-8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). Free. Hosted by Larry from Durango. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, The Met to the Mesa: Where Textiles Meet Technology, Cory Pillen and Amy Cao, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Friday, March 27

Don Wilson Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Feat of Clay Art Co-op Gallery, 222 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Free. Details: Visit featofclayaztec.com or call (505) 333-4312.

2026 Easter Hop & Shop at the ELHI, 6-9 p.m., 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Free Nighttime Easter Egg hunt for teens. Vendor market, bounce house, facepainting and more. Follow event on Facebook for more information including vendor signups and event updates: https://tinyurl.com/frpdmttp.

Saturday, March 28

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Mesa Verde National Park Annual Volunteer Open House, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, 34840 U.S. Highway 160, Mancos. Free. Details: Email meve_vip@nps.gov or visit https://tinyurl.com/23arrdfa.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Dungeons & Dragons Club, noon-3 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

#NoKings 3.0 Rally and March, 2-3:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Gather at Buckley for speakers at 2 p.m., then march south to disperse at Fifth Street. Details: Visit www.indivisibledurango.org.

Sunday, March 29

Reactive Dog Clinic Part 2, 1 p.m., Creature Comforts, Centennial Center, 305 South Camino del Rio. $75. Small, hands-on practice session with dogs to help you hone your skills and reactions. Details: Visit https://www.pranadogs.org/wecanhelp.

Monday, March 30

Mesa Verde National Park Annual Volunteer Open House, 1-3 p.m., Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, 34840 U.S. Highway 160, Mancos. Free. Details: Email meve_vip@nps.gov or visit https://tinyurl.com/23arrdfa.

Tuesday, March 31

Bayfield High School Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 800 County Road 501, Bayfield. Community is invited in the gymnasium. Check-in through the office. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Wednesday, April 1

Durango Bird Club Weekly Bird Walks, 8-9:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Botanic Gardens at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Bring your own binoculars. Walks are led by a member of the Durango Bird Club. No registration necessary.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, April 2

Town of Bayfield Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Monthly business meeting. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, Microbiological Tools for Endangered Amphibian Conservation, Tim Korpita, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Tuesday, April 7

San Juan Symphony hosts Holly Mulcahy: Solo Violin Recital presented by the Beyond the Concert Hall Series, 7 p.m., Connie Gotsch Theater at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington. $30 adult, $10 students. Listen to solo violin music performed inside prisons, paired with reflections from incarcerated listeners. Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Wednesday, April 8

Rebate and Energy Help Session, 8-9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St. Free. Drop in during LPEA’s Energy Help Sessions for personalized advice or to learn more. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yc7wthss.

Author Event: Matthew Moseley, “Words on Water,” 6-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw2dmk9r.

Thursday, April 9

Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Connect with others living with and beyond cancer for shared support in a compassionate space. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/2nnv3dss.

Kirtan Chanting, 7 p.m., Unitarian Church, 419 San Juan Drive. Free. Take your mind off your troubles with an evening of Sanskrit chanting. All are welcome. Details: Email anna@executivesavvyinc.com.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, Polite Botany for the Amusement of Ladies, Amy Wendland, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Friday, April 10

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

30th Annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, 4 p.m., Box Office: Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Multiple Venues. Starting at $60 for single day advance. Three days of bluegrass music across five venues. Tickets and details: https://durangomeltdown.com.

Battle of the Bands, 7 p.m., Miller Middle School, 2608 Junction St. Free. An electrifying fundraiser for Stillwater’s programs. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4wnn52dc.

Saturday, April 11

Smarter Yard Transformation, 10 a.m., 1130 Main Ave. $55. Collaborative workshop with a local designer: Plan waterwise yards with fire-smart design and AI visualization. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3venbure.

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Colorado Black Equity Study: Community Listening Session, noon-3 p.m., Skyhawk Station, Room 118, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Learn about the Colorado Black Equity Study’s progress and contribute by sharing your lived experience. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/35dp2td3.

San Juan Symphony presents “Billy & Rose: Wild West Outlaws,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $49-$64 adult, $44-$59 senior, $24-$34 student. American Western music with “Rawhide,” “Billy the Kid” and “Rose of Sonora.” Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Sunday, April 12

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

San Juan Symphony presents “Billy & Rose: Wild West Outlaws,” 3 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington. $37 adult, $27 senior, $12 student. American Western music with “Rawhide,” “Billy the Kid” and “Rose of Sonora.” Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Monday, April 13

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Dealing with Debt, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., and via Zoom. Free. Legal presentation on consumer debt and protections for low-income residents and seniors. Details: Visit coloradolegalservices.org/events.

Tuesday, April 14

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

What Does a Quality HOA Look Like? 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, Room 1, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Empower and educate local homeowners on what defines a quality community association. All are welcome. Details: Contact Alex Whittow, 501-5092 or alex@reliancemanagement.co.

Wednesday, April 15

REMS Bone Density & Quality Scans – 2 days only, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Community Wellness Center, 160 E. 12th St., Unit 1. $250 REMS SW returns April 14-15. Comprehensive bone health scans. Immediate results. Book online. Details: Visit www.remssw.com, email hello@remssw.com or call (505) 588-6790.

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Thursday, April 16

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30-8 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 CO-172. Free potluck. 4CBCH hosts special guest Moira Compton, who will discuss the Durango Mesa Park Foundation. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, The Struggle for Bears Ears – with Updates, Andrew Gulliford, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Friday, April 17

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Saturday, April 18

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Submissions due for Juried Recycled Art Show, by 5 p.m., Feat of Clay Art Co-op Gallery, 222 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Show April 24. Details: Visit featofclayaztec.com.

Sunday, April 19

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Monday, April 20

Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Readers in Maria’s Bookshop window are raising money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room. Details: Call 247-1438, email books@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.

Wednesday, April 22

Miera Y Pacheco: Dominguez & Escalante’s Unruly Cartographer, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Talk by John Kessell for 250th anniversary of the Dominguez & Escalante Expedition. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html, call 259-2402 or email info@animasmuseum.org.

An Artist Talk with Rapheal Begay, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. How cultural landscape photography, Indigenous storytelling traditions and land-based knowledge informs creative practice. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Thursday, April 23

Exhibition Closing Reception: Herpetofauna at the Center, noon-2 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Selection of objects from the museum collection that feature reptiles and amphibians as subject matter. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3anpbuyr.

Lymphedema 101, 4:30-6 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Interactive workshop on lymphedema awareness, risk reduction, pre-hab benefits, symptoms, treatment and post-cancer mobility. Details: Visit https://cancersupportswco.org/calendar, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or call 403-3711.

Community Game Night, 6-8 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio, and Noble Hall Room 130, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Durango High School students will host a fun, family-friendly, interactive game night about drought resilience. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5324pwtw.

Kirtan Chanting, 7 p.m., Pause Yoga Studio, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 111. Free. Take your mind off your troubles with an evening of Sanskrit chanting. All are welcome. Details: Email anna@executivesavvyinc.com.

Friday, April 24

Durango Wine Experience, 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Durango. $85 for single ticket. Explore hundreds of wines featured with light appetizers at multiple downtown Durango locations. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.

Juried Recycle Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Feat of Clay Art Gallery, 222 N. Main Ave., Aztec. April 18 is the deadline for the Juried Recycle Art Show. Details: Call (505) 333-4312 or visit featofclayaztec.com.

Saturday, April 25

Durango Wine Experience, 3-6 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $120 for single ticket. Features hundreds of wines and spirits along with Durango restaurants showcasing their cuisine. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.

Saturday, May 2

Cinco del Mayo Battle Of the Bands, Sky Ute Fairgrounds, 200 CO-151, Ignacio. $10 single, $15 couple, children 12 and younger free. Music: country, blues, rock, Spanish, Native. Vendors: food, crafts, etc. Kids games. Details: Email tomatencio@outlook.com.

Thursday, May 7

Rebate and Energy Help Session, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St. Free. Drop in at LPEA’s Energy Help Sessions for personalized advice or just to learn more. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4rd9yhyd.

Saturday, May 9

Pie Auction, 1-4 p.m., 10745 U.S. Highway 550. $19.99/plate. Meet and support HD-59 candidate Naomi Riess. Barbecue and guest speakers. Hosted by La Plata County GOP. Details: Visit riessforcolorado.com.

Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 17

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival, all day, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. $200 three-day admission. Also yoga, swimming, camping, rafting, family-friendly activities and more. Details: Email zoeyriseandvibes@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/2s4n2kjd.

Thursday, May 21

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30-8 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 CO-172. Free potluck. 4CBCH hosts Naomi Riess, land-use consultant and candidate for HD-59. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Friday, May 22

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Race Packet Pick Up Party and Bike Festival, 2-7 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Live music, vendors and food to kick off the Iron Horse. Details: Visit https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Faceplant Ale Kick Off Parade (costumes encouraged), 4:20 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. Free. Bike Parade leaving Ska Brewing at 5 p.m., finish at Buckley Park. Details: https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Saturday, May 23

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Race and Tour, 7 p.m., Animas City Park, 33rd Street and East Second Ave. Details: https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Sunday, May 24

Alpine Bank La Strada La Plata Gravel Race, 8 a.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 East Second Ave. Details: Visit https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Iron Horse Subaru Mountain Bike Race, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. The Iron Horse MTB will start and finish at Buckley Park with food and music. Details: Visit https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Sprite Kids Race, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Clock Tower, 1000 Rim Drive. Kids races for ages 2-12. Helmets mandatory. Registration on IHBC website. Details: Visit https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31

Rise and Vibes, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. Day pass is $50, weekend entry pass is $200. Live reggae music. Details: Call 903-0681 or visit https://riseandvibes.com.

Thursday, June 11

Homeowners Association and Community Manager HOA Education, 3 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. $5 per person. HOA board member and manager education with vendor networking opportunities. To register: https://tinyurl.com/2p9tpjzm. Details: Contact Sommer Sims of Altitude Community Law at (303) 991-2076 or ssims@altitude.law.

Friday, June 12

17th Annual Pagosa Springs Car Show, 5-8 p.m., 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. Free. Two-day car show featuring classics, hot rods, customs and a Pin-Up Contest. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/59ustfaf.

Saturday, June 13

17th Annual Pagosa Springs Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 684 S. Fifth St, Pagosa Springs. Free. Two-day car show featuring classics, hot rods, customs and a Pin-Up Contest. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/59ustfaf.

Saturday, June 20

Mancos BurroFest Birthday Bash 2026, 10 a.m., 150 Grand Ave., Mancos. Free. BurroFest 2026 in Mancos celebrates Colorado’s 150th anniversary with costumed burros, obstacle course and art. Details: Visit events@mancoscreativedistrict.com.

Sunday, June 21

Summer Solstice Window Viewing, 5:45-7:30 a.m., Center of Southwest Studies Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. View the spiral cast by the solstice window and make a cyanotype sun print. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or call 247-7333.

Thursday, July 2-Sunday, July 5

Park 2 Park Artisan and Food Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (10 a.m.-4 p. m July 5), Town Park, Pagosa Springs. Artisan & Food Market. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4hz94xd5.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

Following your Passion: A Woman’s Fly-fishing Journey, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Retired librarian and author Shelley Walchak presents about her path to fly-fishing. Details: Call 247-7333 or email cmscott@fortlewis.edu.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Deadly Fun Learning: Mysteries that Champion Our National Parks, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Author Scott Graham will share about his successful National Park Mystery Series. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or call 247-7333.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Woven Landscapes, 6-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. An artist talk with award-winning Diné artist Darby Raymond-Overstreet. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3anpbuyr.

Monday, Oct. 5-Friday, Oct. 9

West Slope Startup Week, times vary, downtown Durango. Free. Weeklong event for rural entrepreneurs and community leaders. Details: https://westslopestartupweek.com.

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