Monday, Nov 24, 9:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 31, 9:00 PM
Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 www.durangoco.gov/Library Durango Public Library's Page One Contest Begins in January Maybe you only have an idea for a story. Perhaps you're working on your 10th novel. We don't care if you just started writing or just finished the thing, we want your first page! This January the Durango Public Library is running the Fourth Annual Page One Contest. Winners receive a $100 Maria's gift certificate and their work aired on the Page One radio program. The winning pages will be selected by mid-February and will be aired on KSUT & KDUR in March 2026. Contest rules are as follows: "One page" means approx. 300 - 500 words, typed. Submissions must be original works by locals only. Fiction, poetry, non-fiction, young adult, and children's genres are all welcome. This contest is for writers ages 14 and older. All submissions must include a title. Submissions can be emailed to spenser.snarr@durangoco.gov or dropped off at Durango Public Library between January 1-January 31.
Monday, Dec 01, 11:00 AM - Sunday, Jan 25, 6:00 PM
The Durango VFW shows NFL Football every Sunday frp, 11 a.m. to close Admission is free.
The VFW is located at 1550 Main Avenue in Durango. For more in email vfw4031@bresnan.net or call 970-247-0384
Wednesday, Jan 14, 7:00 PM - Wednesday, Jan 14, 8:30 PM
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies and on Zoom on Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00 pm. At 6:30 we will have social time in the CSWS foyer. Then after a brief business meeting, Dr. Mario Borrero, Assistant Professor of Archaeology at Fort Lewis, will present “The Ancient Maya from a Frontier Perspective: Southern Belize.” For log-in information, go to SJBAS.ORG
Thursday, Jan 15, 4:30 PM - Thursday, Jan 15, 6:30 PM
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Exhibition Opening Reception: "Constellations of Place" Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to all Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/exhibits-events/exhibits/details/constellations-of-place Cristie Scott, Curator of Exhibitions & Educ. Outreach, cmscott@fortlewis.edu / 970-247-7333 The Center of Southwest Studies (Center) at Fort Lewis College (FLC) is pleased to present Constellations of Place, a major exhibition rooted in the landscapes and layered histories of Southwest Colorado. Guest curated by scholar, writer, and independent curator, Dr. Meranda Roberts (Yerington Paiute, Chicana), Constellations of Place will feature a selection of over 60 textiles, pottery, beadwork, 2D works, and mixed media pieces from the Center’s permanent collections alongside the work of 13 invited contemporary Native American, Indigenous, and Latinx artists. This exhibition is a collaborative project between the Center of Southwest Studies, Department of Reconciliation, and Four Corners Bridging Institute at Fort Lewis College, and the result of over a year of planning, listening sessions, and research. Constellations of Place is made possible with generous support from the Belonging Colorado initiative of The Denver Foundation and the Greater Good Science Center and is in partnership with the America 250-Colorado 150 Southwest regional “Power of Place” initiative. Loaned works will span mediums of sculpture, tapestry, screenprint, video projection, digital collage, painting, photography, beadwork, and textiles from the artists: Solange Aguilar (Mescalero Apache, Yo'eme, Filipinx) - Linda Baker (Southern Ute, FLC alum) - Venancio Aragón (Diné, FLC alum) - Karen Clarkson (Choctaw) - Demian DinéYazhí (Diné) - Jason Garcia (Tewa-Santa Clara Pueblo) - Layli Long Soldier (Oglala Lakota) - Charine Pilar Gonzales (Tewa-San Ildefonso, FLC alum) - Darby Raymond-Overstreet (Diné) - Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) - Tyrrell Tapaha (Diné) - Vicente Telles (Latinx) - José Villalobos (Latinx)
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Tuesday, Jan 20, 5:30 PM - Tuesday, Jan 20, 7:00 PM
5RTU Board Meeting--Your local Trout Unlimited Chapter Looking to make a difference for cold water fisheries and conservation locally? You're welcome to attend our board meeting and see if it's the right fit for you! We are currently seeking a President, Vice President and Treasurer as well as support to our conservation, member outreach and education committees. 1/20/2026 5:30-7pm FREE 5RTU (Five Rivers Trout Unlimited) fiveriverstu.org Walter Perry wperry04@gmail.com
Thursday, Jan 22, 5:30 PM - Thursday, Jan 22, 7:00 PM
Trout Tales and Tying We had so much fun in December, we're going to keep it going with our Trout Tales events. This time, bring your fly tying gear (or we'll have extra for a few people) and tie while you chat, drink a beer, and eat some yummy grub. Anyone with any tying experience is welcome. 1/22/26 5:30pm-7:30pm @Animas Brewing Co. Free 5 Rivers Trout Unlimited fiveriverstu.org Kara Armano ski3pin@yahoo.com
Saturday, Jan 24, 12:00 PM - Saturday, Jan 24, 2:00 PM
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Blue Rain Gallery joins the Snowdown festivities with a fast, fun, and uniquely Colorado art challenge! Local artists, doodlers, and creatives of all skill levels are invited to stop by anytime between 12–6pm and create their best Colorado-inspired landscape—in just 10 minutes. From rugged mountains and winding rivers to whimsical scenes, let your imagination run wild. All supplies are provided, though participants are welcome to bring their favorite sketch tools if they prefer. Each completed sketch will be displayed in the gallery from January 25th - February 1st, and visitors will vote for their favorite. Winners will be announced on Saturday, January 31st. The grand prize winner will receive a bag of swag from the Blue Rain Print Shop, packed with artsy treasures. All ages are welcome, and participation is free. Date/Time: Saturday, January 24th, 12-2pm Location: Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave, Unit B Cost: Free https://blueraingallery.com/event/snowdown-colorado-quickdraw-contest
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Thursday, Jan 29, 5:30 PM - Thursday, Jan 29, 7:00 PM
Women of 5RTU--Fly Tying Join Women of 5RTU as we kick off 2026 with a night of fly tying instruction! This session is limited to 12 and will focus on several effective and beginner friendly patterns, great for our local waters. Vices are limited so expect to share and switch between tying and observing. Please bring your own vise and fly‑tying tools if you have them; all materials will be supplied otherwise. Beginners to advanced tyers welcome! 1/29/2026 5:30-7:30pm EsoTerra Ciderworks Cost: Free Five Rivers Trout Unlimited fiveriverstu.org Sarah Clark: clark.coaching@outlook.com
Wednesday, Feb 04, 8:00 AM - Wednesday, Feb 04, 10:00 AM
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LPEA presents Coffee with Chris in partnership with the Ignacio Chamber of Commerce LPEA CEO Chris Hansen is joining the Ignacio Chamber of Commerce at their monthly meeting this February to connect with LPEA members. Come share your questions and ideas! Wednesday, February 4 at 8:00 AM Sky Ute Casino La Plata Electric Association https://lpea.coop/events/coffee-chris-and-ignacio-chamber-commerce
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