Saturday, Jan 24, 8:30 AM - Wednesday, Feb 04, 8:00 PM
Free Radon Education Sessions (Free Test Kits for La Plata County Homeowners) Description: La Plata Public Health is offering free radon education sessions for La Plata County homeowners. Attendees will learn what radon is, how home radon testing works, and receive a free radon test kit. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can only be detected through testing. Due to Southwest Colorado’s geology, many homes in La Plata County have radon levels higher than the national average. Testing your home is easy, and fixing high radon is often simpler and less expensive than many other home repairs. Dates & Times of Event: Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Durango Public Library Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Ignacio Library Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | Pine River Library, Bayfield Saturday, February 13, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango Cost: Free Your Organization: La Plata Public Health (Healthy Homes Team) Your Organization’s Web Site Address: https://www.lpcgov.org/departments/public_health_2/environmental_health/radon.php Your Organization’s Contact Info: Healthy Homes Team, La Plata Public Health 185 Suttle Street Durango, CO 81303 970-828-8832 eh@lpcgov.org
Wednesday, Jan 28, 6:00 AM - Thursday, Feb 12, 10:00 PM
The Durango Barbershoppers are offering Singing Valentines for that special someone on February 14. A contribution of $50 gets you a barbershop quartet to serenade your loved one with 2 songs, a carnation, and a small box of chocolates. Available at the time and place of your choosing. Call Eric at 970-759-6944 to schedule your Singing Valentine today!
Friday, Jan 30, 6:00 AM - Friday, May 22, 6:00 PM
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Forests to Faucets professional development for educators to be held June 4th- 5th at Fort Lewis College A free, professional development workshop for teachers and educators will be offered June 4th-5th, 2026 at Fort Lewis College. This workshop: Forests to Faucets: My Water Comes from the San Juan Mountains is offered in partnership by Mountain Studies Institute, San Juan Mountains Association, and Water Information Program. Participating teachers will have the opportunity to wear the “student hat” as they explore relevant topics in forest health and water ecology. Teachers will sample place-based field trips, will do hands-on activities, and learn from water professionals, all of which they can bring back to their students and classrooms next fall. All participants will receive free lunch, a shared drive of all teaching materials, a kit of classroom materials, and a certificate for 16 hours of professional development. Drought and water shortages are quickly becoming prominent issues facing our youth. Through this workshop, teachers will gain skills to help their students understand our water future through fun, interactive ways! Among the expert speakers presenting at the workshop will be staff from the City of Durango. Teachers will learn first-hand about current measures the city treats and manages our water supply. Registration is at https://www.mountainstudies.org/foreststofaucets and requires a $50 deposit, which will be refunded after completion of the workshop. Please direct all questions to jewell@mountainstudies.org. Registration closes May 22nd, 2026.
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Friday, Jan 30, 9:00 AM - Saturday, Feb 28, 8:30 PM
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The Durango Arts Repertory Theater at the Durango Arts Center is seeking original submissions for its 16th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival. Playwrights worldwide are invited to submit one short play reflecting this year’s theme, “The State We Are In,” celebrating major anniversaries for Colorado and the United States. Selected plays will receive full production and royalty. Submissions close March 1st or at 200 entries, so act quickly! Submission guidelines are at www.durangoart.org under the performing arts tab.
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Monday, Feb 02, 8:00 AM - Tuesday, Feb 24, 9:00 PM
AHS Campus Tour, Thursday, February 5, 8:45am Tuesday, February 10, 5:30pm Thursday, February 19, 8:45am Tuesday, February 24, 5:30pm Located in a beautiful, state-of-the-art building on the Fort Lewis College campus, AHS has prepared students for college, career and purposeful lives since 2009. With a project-based, experiential curriculum where students learn beyond classroom walls, AHS is a small school rooted in relationships. Fall 2026 Enrollment open now for this tuition-free public charter school open to all students in grades 9-12. Weekly Campus Tours are student-led--come visit today! Sign up at animashighschool.com or call (970) 247-2474.
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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Wednesday, Feb 11, 7:00 PM - Wednesday, Feb 11, 8:30 PM
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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, February 11th at 7:00 pm. At 6:30 we will have social time in the CSWS foyer. Then after a brief business meeting, Dr. Jakob Sedig, a Senior Archaeologist with Chronicle Heritage, will present “New Data, Old Questions: Ancient DNA and the Archaeology of Northwest Mexico and the US Southwest.”. For log-in information, go to SJBAS.ORG
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Friday, Feb 13, 5:30 PM - Friday, Feb 13, 9:00 PM
Mountainfilm & High Desert DEVO Fundraiser Description: High Desert DEVO, in partnership with Osprey Packs, is hosting Mountainfilm On Tour at the historic Mancos Opera House!! This is one of two winter fundraising events for High Desert DEVO's youth mountain biking nonprofit organization's 2026 season. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado, a silent auction with amazing items (PIVOT Dirt Jumper, LOADS of Osprey casual and adventure gear, private MTB lesson, and more!), drinks from El Rio Cantina, sweet delights from DECO Dessert, and live music with Cricket!! Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit the Sunflower Theater with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Date & Time: Friday, February 13th at 5:30PM Cost: $20.00 per person Organization: High Desert DEVO Org's Website: www.highdesertdevo.org Contact Information: Ed Whritner - ewhritner@highdesertdevo.org -- 845-332-3634
Saturday, Feb 14, 10:00 AM - Saturday, Feb 14, 3:00 PM
The Old Spanish Trail: Connecting a Network of Paths Join us for the formal opening of a traveling exhibit on the Old Spanish Trail, which made its way through what is now Durango. Enjoy some treats while learning about the history of the trail. Sponsored by the Old Spanish Trail Association and the D&SNGRR. Saturday, February 14th, 10am - 3pm at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave in Durango. Email us at info@animasmuseum.org
Saturday, Feb 14, 1:00 PM - Saturday, Feb 14, 4:00 PM
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Join local historians Charles DiFerdinando and Ed Horvat for the second part of their popular webinars "Yesterday and Today." We'll be picking up where we left off in Part I, walking up Main Avenue starting at 8th St. on Saturday, February 14 at 1pm. There is no charge for this hybrid event which will be recorded. Watch live at the Animas Museum (3065 W. 2nd Ave) or on Zoom -- register for a Zoom link on the Events page of our website animasmuseum.org. Email info@animasmuseum.org with questions.
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