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Mancos Gets Creative with Burro Race and Art Festival
What do you get when you cross a burro race with an arts festival? No, this isn’t a bad joke. You get a BurroFest – a celebration of the hard-working pack animals and the art they inspire. Sponsored by TruWest and Big-O Tires
Narrow Gauge 10 mile & 5K Run
Since 1978 the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango’s oldest Memorial Day traditions. The 10-mile course showcases the Fort Lewis College rim, the Animas River Trail and great views of Durango!
Animas River Days Are Back!
Animas River Days are back, and this time for a whole weekend! Come enjoy the U.S. Kayak Freestyle Championships alongside the traditional Animas River Days activities. By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by Tafoya Barrett and Associates and Serious Texas BBQ.
Arts Center Rises from Pandemic Ashes – Literally
Like most nonprofits across the nation, the Durango Arts Center struggled to keep programs alive during the pandemic. But as the community begins to reopen and recover, the arts center will rise out of the ashes with plans to become bigger, stronger and more vibrant than ever. Sponsored by Alpine Bank
Local Advocate Begins Alzheimer’s Initiative
A new Four Corners area resident has established a network of support and education to help those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Sponsored by The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands and FASTSIGNS
Chamber Chat: Warm Weather Brings Spring Programs to Durango Businesses
Kim Oyler of the Durango Chamber of Commerce recaps this year’s Durango Rocks award recipients and announces community programs on the horizon. Sponsored by Durango Chamber of Commerce
New Space for The Hive
Durango-based non-profit, The Hive, has a new space on Main Avenue where it will host youth to engage them in art, music and skateboarding activities. Filmed and edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by Durango Party Rental and San Juan Basin Public Health.
Grub Hub Food Pantry
Grub Hub, a students run non-profit on Fort Lewis campus, provides food to students in need. Through 16 different community sponsors, the problem of food scarcity is being addressed on Fort Lewis’ campus. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Durango Party Rental.
Organic Parks May Day Celebration
Katrina Blair, founder of Turtle Lake Refuge and organics parks advocate, tells us about the importance of using organic fertilizers in our public parks. She tells us about the Dandelion Festival, celebrating May 1st at Rotary Park. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands.
Is a real estate investment right for you?
Dan Korman, founder of Alpenglow Properties, discusses the pros and cons of buying a house as a rental property, vacation rental, or corporate rental. Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties.
Durango Trains Converts from Steam to Oil
Chris Brophy, the Roundhouse foreman tells us about how coal is used to create steam to power the trains, normally. However now the railroad is going to be converting their engines to gasoline power. This will allow for safer travel, fire prevention and no longer needing to rely on sources for coal. Filmed and Editted by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by Durango Party Rental and 2180 Lighting & Design
Looking for a Job? Consider Becoming a Home-Health-Care Professional
The home-health-care industry is expected to grow exponentially during the next five to 10 years, so if you’re looking for a job or career change, local home-health-care professionals say a rewarding position in the field is available right now. Sponsored by Whole Health Family Medicine and Tafoya Barrett and Associates.
Durango Herald News
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- Federal prosecutors charge 15 people it says impeded agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown June 16, 2026