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LPEA Community Power X: Regional Energy Forum Join LPEA for an engaging evening and learn about the co-op's energy transition and how regional utilities are working together to maintain reliable, affordable power. Speakers will explore reliability, regional collaboration, and the evolving power landscape. April 23, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO $5 suggested donation to LPEA's Round Up Foundation La Plata Electric Association https://lpea.coop/events/RegionalEnergyForum Contact comms@lpea.coop

Durango Devo will be hosting our annual bike swap on April 25th, 2026! If you have a used bike, or used bike gear to sell, come by on Friday the 24th to get it listed. Then, on Saturday the 25th, come one come all to browse hundred of used bikes, great gear, and awesome apparel! The event itself is free; Devo keeps a small portion of all sales to support our work getting more kids on bikes! Learn more at www.durangodevo.com/bikeswap.

The Librarians Documentary Film Screening Friday, April 24, 5:30-8pm Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life. The event will begin with free food from Pupuseria Torogoz. Following the films, participants will gather for a facilitated conversation. In partnership with Rocky Mtn. PBS. Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE

ON SATURDAY APRIL 25^TH BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. THE FOUR CORNERS VINYL RECORD CLUB WILL HOST A RECORD SHOW AND SALE.

THIS WILL AKE PLACE AT THE LA PLATA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED MAIN AVENUE.

ADMISSION IS FREE, ALL ARE WELCOME.

VENDOR SPACE IS AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE RECORDS FOR SALE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL ANIMAS MAN AT HOTMAIL DOT COM.

ON SATURDAY MAY 30^TH BEGINNING AT 8 A.M. HILLCREST GOLF COURSE WILL HOST A GOLF TOURNAMENT.

“THE D-H-S FOOTBALL GOLF CLASSIC” WILL BENEFIT THE DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.

THE ENTRY FEE WILL COVER GREEN FEES, GOLF CART RENTAL, LUNCH AND MORE.

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.hillcrestgolf.com

Mancos BurroFest Birthday Bash 2026 Hosted by the Mancos Creative District, BurroFest celebrates the spirited nature of burros through art and interaction. The 2026 event is a "Burro Birthday Bash" honoring Colorado's 150th anniversary, with a themed obstacle course representing state history. Attendees can enjoy live art demonstrations, costumed burros, and educational exhibits. The festivities begin on June 20th at 10:00 AM, followed by the obstacle course at 10:30 AM and the Beverage Pasture opening at noon. This is a free event hosted on Grand Avenue in Mancos, Colorado. https://burrofest.com/ events@mancoscreativedistrict.com

Summer Solstice Window Viewing & Sunrise Cyanotypes" Hosted by the Center of Southwest Studies Sunday, June 21, 2026 5:45 –7:30 a.m. CSWS Gallery Free + Open to All Light refreshments provided Parking on campus is free during the summer, May to August. Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7333 Join us in celebrating the summer solstice on Sunday, June 21. At the dawn of the solstice, a spiral of sunlight from the Center's solstice window makes its way across the gallery walls. Arrive early to ensure you don't miss the impressive display. As the sun reaches the building, you are invited to join us in making a cyanotype print in the Center’s courtyard! All supplies will be provided, but bringing personal knickknacks and small objects is encouraged. The solstice window is situated in the upper northeast corner of the Center's exhibition gallery. Created by Denver artist Scott Parsons through Colorado’s Art in Public Places Program, the window was designed to integrate with the building’s architecture as a tribute to the solstice markers of the Ancestral Puebloans of Southwest Colorado. The spiral cast by the solstice window is visible for several weeks before and after the summer solstice but is sharpest on solstice morning. Moving with the rotation of the earth, the spiral makes its journey across the gallery wall, fading as the sun rises higher in the sky. The spiral is a significant symbol in the solstice markers of the Ancestral Puebloans of Southwest Colorado, reflecting their deep understanding of astronomy and their connection to the natural world. During the solstices and equinoxes, sunlight would interact with the spirals in specific ways, indicating the time of year. The Ancestral Puebloans relied on these markers to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops, as well as for scheduling important communal and religious activities. Spirals are thought to represent various concepts in Puebloan culture, including the journey of life, cycles of time, and the interconnectedness of all things. The alignment of these markers with celestial events reflects a spiritual connection to the cosmos. For the Ancestral Puebloans, the sun and its cycles were integral to their spiritual beliefs and practices, symbolizing renewal and the balance between earth and sky, among other things.

Durango Botanic Gardens 2026 Gardens on Tour June 27th, 9 AM the 4 PM During the month of April, tickets are $30 for a member; $40 for a non-member Starting in May through June, tickets will be $35 for a member; $45 for a non-member Durango Botanic Gardens; www. DurangoBotanicGardens.org Contact: Barb Johnson, bjohnson283@msn.com; 970-799-4817 Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for DBG’s Annual Gardens on Tour. NEW THIS YEAR, for the month of April ONLY, we are offering an early bird discount. Log in to our website now to save $5 per ticket. GardensOnTour.org. Experience the 13th Annual Gardens on Tour, produced by the all-volunteer, nonprofit Durango Botanic Gardens. More than 400 visitors are expected to explore eight inspiring private and public gardens across our community. Discover pollinator-friendly, water-wise landscapes filled with native plants, bold colors, and rich textures. See creative solutions for gardening with wildlife, and enjoy tranquil water features designed for peace and reflection. The tour also includes a stop at Durango Hot Springs, a certified wildlife sanctuary where nature and guests exist in harmony. This self-guided tour begins at the Durango Public Library, where participants receive a guidebook with garden locations. Proceeds support the Durango Public Library, maintained by dedicated volunteers.

Following your Passion: A Woman’s Fly-fishing Journey" Wednesday, August 26 6:30-8:00 p.m. Center of Southwest Studies - Lyceum (room 120) Free + Open to All! Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7333 swcenter.fortlewis.edu *Hosted by the Center of Southwest Studies* Librarian by trade and angler at heart, Shelley Walchak gravitated towards fly-fishing later in life and was inspired in 2012 to leave her post at the Colorado State Library to take up the challenge of fishing a river a week for an entire year. Seven Rocky Mountain states and 52 rivers later, Shelley released her book "52 Rivers" in 2014 documenting her adventures and the life-lessons along the way. Now, over a decade later, Shelley is still traveling and angling and is ready to share an epilogue to 52 Rivers, which at its core is about chasing dreams, embracing the unknown, and finding inner joy along the way. Shelley Walchak retired from 40 years of librarian service, including past director of the Pine River Library District (Bayfield, CO) and senior consultant with the Colorado State Library (Denver, CO). She currently serves as board secretary to the Maria’s Literary Foundation, as well as board President of the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable History Live! event series and still travels and fishes every chance she gets.