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BEGINNING MARCH 6^TH, THE CENTER OF SOUTHWEST STUDIES WILL FEATURE AN EXHIBIT TITLED “A LEGACY OF GIFTS: 60 YEARS OF THE CENTER OF SOUTHWEST STUDIES.” THIS EXHIBIT WILL RUN THROUGH NOVEMBER.

THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THIS EXHIBIT WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY MARCH 6^TH AT 4:30 P.M. and will feature artwork, arhives and other items donated to the center over the last six decades.

for more information email cMSCOTT@FORTLEWIS.EDU

4 the Children 4 the Children, a non-profit organization based in Durango, is looking for dedicated community volunteers to assist with its mission: to support children in Southwest Colorado who have experienced abuse, neglect, and family-related trauma, and to protect childhood today for stronger families tomorrow. Volunteers are needed in two program areas at 4 the Children. Volunteers in the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program advocate through the family court for the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers advocate for safe and permanent homes and serve as the voice of a child or sibling group in the court system. These volunteers build positive relationships with their assigned children, respect the confidentiality of the court process, and assist family court judges in making informed decisions about the children. CASA volunteers are needed now for children in La Plata County and Montezuma County. Volunteers in the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time (SEPT) program assist in providing a nurturing and safe environment for children and parents to do supervised visitation or exchanges. SEPT volunteers supervise parenting time and provide a safe place for children and their non-custodial parent to visit. Through safe exchanges, SEPT volunteers provide a safe place for children to transition between parents and homes to reduce high-conflict interactions. Supervised visits and exchanges occur at the 4 The Children office in Durango. If you are interested in volunteering, making a donation, or just learning more, please visit our website at 4thechild.org or call us at (970) 259-0310.

Project RUN Leadership Training October 15 thru November 19th | Wednesdays | 3:00 - 5:00 | Hybrid (in-person & online) Free career training for leaders at any level! Available in Ignacio, Pagosa Springs, and Durango. It’s designed for anyone ready to strengthen their management skills, re-enter the workforce, or take on new responsibilities. Learn more at Projectrunco.work Louise Snodgrass, louise@yeslpc.com

The American Indian Boarding School Research Project at History Colorado invites survivors, descendants, and families with connections to Federal Indian Boarding Schools to Community Listening Sessions in Durango. Join us Thursday, October 23 at Fort Lewis College and Monday, November 17 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Share your story, your family’s experience, and your recommendations for remembering and healing. A community meal will be provided. Visit h-co dot org slash listening dash sessions to learn more and RSVP.

Kat Wilder "The Last Cows" Told from the unique perspective of a woman, mother, environmentalist, cowboy, and rancher, this work of literary nonfiction conveys the joys, challenges, heartbreaks, and qualms of contemporary ranching in the American West. Tuesday November 4, 2025 6pm-8pm at Maria's Bookshop FREE Maria's Bookshop & Maria's Literary Foundation mariasbookshop.com (970)247-1438 mary@mariasbookshop.com

Artist Talk & Guided Gallery Tour with Venancio Aragón The Center of Southwest Studies will host a talk with Diné weaver, educator, and FLC alum, Venancio Aragón, who is also the guest curator of "From the Fringes: Diné Textiles that Disrupt," currently on view through November 13th. Join us for an insightful presentation and guided tour of the gallery to learn about Aragón's curatorial vision and the innovative techniques shared in the historic and contemporary textiles on display. Weds, November 5, 2025 4:30 - 6 p.m. Free Center of Southwest Studies - Gallery https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, (970) 247-7333

A Community by Conversation event (FLC Water Week 2025 Kickoff!) - November 6th, 2025 A partnership between the Four Corners Water Center, SGM Engineering, the Southwestern Water Conservation District, and the FLC Political Engagement Project. Are you concerned about water, fire, and climate resilience in our community? Do you wish you could discuss these topics with local leaders and community members? Attend Water Connections 2025 to discuss our region's climate and water challenges, make your voice heard, and learn about how climate resilience looks different to each of us. Presenters: Aaron Kimple (Ecological Restoration Institute, Northern Arizona University), Daryl Vigil (Jicarilla Apache Nation, Water and Tribes Initiative), Marsha Porter-Norton (La Plata County Commissioner), and Gerald Koppenhafer (Montezuma County Commissioner). 5-8 PM, FLC Student Union Ballroom. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided! Register today at fourcornerswater.org or swwcd.org! Four Corners Water Center contact: ccummins@fortlewis.edu water@fortlewis.edu Website: fourcornerswater.org