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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.

New Works by Jesse Littlebird and Chris Pappan Description: April 3 – April 24, 2026 — Durango Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 5-7 PM Blue Rain Gallery Durango is honored to present new works by two critically acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artists, Chris Pappan and Jesse Littlebird. On view Friday, April 3rd through April 24th, this exhibition brings together two distinct artistic voices rooted in tradition, cultural identity, and innovative visual language. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 3rd from 5-7 PM to experience this stunning duo exhibition in person. Date/Time: Friday, April 3rd from 5-7pm Location: Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave, Unit B, Durango, CO 81301 Cost: Free Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQ61Pp3vD/ Website: https://blueraingallery.com/event/chris-pappan-and-jesse-littlebird-new-paintings

Rebate and Energy Help Session Our team is excited to support your plans and your budget in 2026! Our energy experts are setting aside dedicated time to answer your energy-use questions and offer one-on-one guidance for getting the most value from our rebate options this year. Drop in during one of our Rebate Help Sessions for personalized advice or just to learn more. April 8, 2026 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM May 7, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM 4;00 PM to 5:00 PM FREE La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) https://www.facebook.com/events/1173780397932462 https://lpea.coop/events/rebate-and-energy-help-sessions-durango rebates@lpea.coop

Home Buyer Education Class Join HomesFund on April 11th, 2026 at Fort Lewis College for a high level overview of the entire home purchasing process.. Gain access to special mortgage programs and leave feeling more prepared to be a home owner in SW Colorado. Class begins at 8:30 am. To register visit our website homesfund.org/attend-a-class/ or give us a call at (970)259-1418

“For the Birds” Concert, Saturday, April 11th, at 2:00 pm at the Heartwood Cohousing Common House, 800 Heartwood Lane, Bayfield, CO. Hosted by Durango Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Come at 1:00 pm for a guided tour of Heartwood Cohousing. Free. Live music, images and poetry connect audiences to the realities of our changing climate. Audiences leave feeling empowered to take meaningful action. For more information, contact: Bob Miller robtbmiller@gmail.com. www.Citizensclimatelobby.org for organization contact info: gail@harriss.info 970-946-6940