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Power Supply Town Hall LPEA invites members to learn more about future power supply options, ask questions, and provide input to the Board of Directors in advance of power supply decisions. Where: LPEA Durango Office When: Monday, September 14, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM FREE - RSVP Requested https://lpea.coop/events/town-hall-lets-talk-power-supply comms@lpea.coop

Fiesta on the Mesa is the annual kick-off celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month hosted at Fort Lewis College. The 10 piece all female mariachi band known as Mariachi Rubor will be playing live music all evening along with live dance performances! Come for the great food featuring barbacoa tacos from local Old Fort Beef, Rez to Urban alumni made salsa, Olathe sweet corn elote bar, fresh handmade tortillas by Tortilleria de Flor, tamales, pozole, chile rellenos, and more! There will be games, a photobooth, and a cash bar for anyone 21+! This will be happening Tuesday September 15th from 4 PM to 7:30PM. Dinner is $17 for adults, $8 for kids, and free to kids under three. All of this is hosted by El Centro de Muchos Colores and Club del Centro at Fort Lewis College, https://www.fortlewis.edu/life-at-flc/student-life/diversity-collaborative/el-centro/fiesta-on-the-mesa you can contact srgomezboyiddle@fortlewis.edu for any questions.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE The Falls Creek Rock Shelters: Reanalysis, Repatriation, and Reconciliation Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30pm Dawn Mulhearn and Mona Charles will be discussing their newly released book that reexamines the significant Basketmaker II site north of Durango.

The Animas Valley Grange will host a Community BBQ on Saturday, September 19 from 11 am to 2 pm at 7271 County Road 203. The event is free and open to the public. Burgers, lemonade and ice tea will be provided. Attendees should bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have an apple press on hand with expert help. Those lucky enough to have apples or pears should bring their own containers for cider. Your favorite outdoor games are welcome. Please bring your own plates, cups, and utensils. This will make cleaning up a bit easier for all of us. Visit https://www.facebook.com/animasvalleygrange/ or contact Deb at 970-317-8162 with any questions.

The Early History of Electric Power in SW Colorado Starting with the Ames Power Plant serving the Gold King Mine near Telluride, SW Colorado was an early adopter of AC electricity. Charles DiFerdinando, a long-time resident, will present his narrative of the history of local power generation. There is no charge for this event which will be held at the Powerhouse Science Center on Saturday, September 19th at 6pm. Part of the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable History Live! month.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Creating Historical Fiction from History Monday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30pm Ever wonder how an author gets the spark to build an entire story around? Join Jenn James Wheeling, award-winning author of the Zephyr Western series, to learn about how she finds historical inspiration for her western series.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Hornos, Chuckwagons, and Hardtack: The 1876 Table Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6-7:30pm It is Colorado's 150th year as a state, so let's look back at how and what people ate in 1876. We’ll look at the foods, preparation methods, serving ware, and customs around campfires, hornos, manos & metates, and cast iron as we explore the seasonality of foods and transitory nature of the hearth as people moved into, out of, and around what became the state of Colorado in 1876

Manhattan Short Film Festival One World. One Week. One Festival. Join a worldwide audience – watching and voting on the same ten shorts! Presented by the Durango Independent Film Festival, the Manhattan Short Film Festival is once again coming to the Durango Arts Center – one of 500 global venues screening the same 10 short films in the same week. On September 24, 2026, you will be the judge of which film and actor wins this prestigious cinema contest. Durango audiences will be joining over 100,000 film lovers across six continents who gather during the same week for one reason: to view and vote on the Finalists and Films in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You’re the juror at this festival. Every film that We the People screen will be eligible to enter the 2027 Oscar competition! Thursday, September 24th, 4 and 7 PM screenings. Doors open 3:30 and 6:30 Durango Arts Center Ticket cost $20 Brought to you by Durango Independent Film Festival Tickets available in advance at https://www.durangofilm.org/manhattan-shorts Contact: diffadmin@durangofilm.org