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Deadly Fun Learning: Mysteries that Champion Our National Parks" Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m. Center of Southwest Studies - Lyceum (Room 120) Free + Open to All Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7333 https://tinyurl.com/CSWS-Upcoming-Events Scott Graham, National Outdoor Book Award-winning author of the National Park Mystery Series, will share the writing and development over the last decade of his successful National Park Mystery Series, published by nonprofit environmental and social justice publisher Torrey House Press. Newly released book ten in the series is GREAT SAND DUNES MASSACRE, set in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Book nine in the series, DEATH VALLEY DUEL, was a finalist for the 2025 Colorado Book Award. It features a villainous ultra-trail race across the Mojave Desert based in part on the annual Hardrock 100 ultra-trail race in Silverton. Scott is based in Durango, CO and, in addition to a thriving writing career, is an avid outdoorsman and advocate for public lands. In addition to his mysteries, Scott is the author of five nonfiction books, including Extreme Kids, and winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Scott has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, radio disk jockey, and coal-shoveling fireman on the steam-powered Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This is a featured event of the 2026 Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable History Live!

Artist Demonstration Description: Join us at Blue Rain Gallery in Durango for a live painting demonstration with landscape artist Matthew Sievers from 2-4pm. Watch Matthew bring his creative process to life as he paints a new work inspired by the landscapes that shape his practice. Arrive early to reserve a seat and enter your name for a chance to win the small painting Matthew completes during the demonstration. Date/Time: Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 2-4pm Location: Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave, Unit B, Durango, CO 81301 Cost: Free Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DwxcJJ4Rp/ Website: https://blueraingallery.com/event/painting-demonstration-10

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to our monthly meeting and a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies and on Zoom on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm. At 6:30 we will have social time in the CSWS foyer. Then after a brief business meeting, Dr. Katie Williams will give a talk on her dissertation work, which focused on the organization of architectural labor at Betatakin and Keet Seel during the Tsegi Phase (AD 1250-1300). Dr. Williams’s discussion is titled “The Organization of Labor at Betatakin and Keet Seel.”. For log-in information, go to SJBAS.ORG. Contact info: Rusty Chamberlain, chambrke@aol.com, 970-903-3929

Washington artist Zuzana Korbelarova will be here in person for a rare opportunity to meet the artist and see one of a kind pieces. Zuzana's journey began in Prague, Czech Republic, one of Europe’s oldest cities, where she was surrounded by centuries of art and architecture. The blend of history and manmade beauty left her in awe at every turn. As an adult, She found her home in the Pacific Northwest, where Zuzana immersed herself in the rugged outdoors and the free-spirited imagination of nature. These two contrasting environments deeply influence her creative vision and play a key role in the design process. The organic, feminine, and subtle beauty of nature merges with the industrial, masculine, and manmade elements in the jewelry she creates. - Dates & Times of Event: September 11th, 2026. 4pm - 7pm - Cost: Free Event - Your Organization: Diane West Jewelry & Art - Your Organizations Web Site Address: dianewestart.com - Your Organizations Contact Info: Diane West (970) 385-4444 diane@dianewestart.com

Rewilding a presentation on Rewilding of wolves.Bison, beaver on public lands in Colorado September 12 11 am- noon Furango Library by Delia Malone. Sponsored by SWCzO Sierra Club Contact Kate Grayson 9704470411

Meet Carline Romney, Durango's First Newspaper Editor! Sit in as a “budding journalist” interviews the founder and editor of Durango’s first newspaper. Caroline Romney will recount her adventures in the newspaper business, life on the frontier, her real estate enterprises, mining ventures and useful inventions. Prepare to be surprised by the accomplishments of this remarkable woman who not only reported history – she made history. There is no charge for this live event at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave Durango on Saturday, September 12 at 1pm. Part of the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable History Live! month. Check our website animasmuseum.org for more information.

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.