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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

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.

The Early History of Electric Power in SW Colorado Starting with the Ames Power Plant serving the Gold King Mine near Telluride, SW Colorado was an early adopter of AC electricity. Charles DiFerdinando, a long-time resident, will present his narrative of the history of local power generation. There is no charge for this event which will be held at the Powerhouse Science Center on Saturday, September 19th at 6pm. Part of the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable History Live! month.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Creating Historical Fiction from History Monday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30pm Ever wonder how an author gets the spark to build an entire story around? Join Jenn James Wheeling, award-winning author of the Zephyr Western series, to learn about how she finds historical inspiration for her western series.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Hornos, Chuckwagons, and Hardtack: The 1876 Table Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6-7:30pm It is Colorado's 150th year as a state, so let's look back at how and what people ate in 1876. We’ll look at the foods, preparation methods, serving ware, and customs around campfires, hornos, manos & metates, and cast iron as we explore the seasonality of foods and transitory nature of the hearth as people moved into, out of, and around what became the state of Colorado in 1876

Manna's 2nd Annual -Our Streets Our Stories" Community Event A unique, free-to-the-public fundraising event that invites the community to experience our mission up close through shared meals, powerful storytelling, and immersive engagement. Date/Time: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 4:30 - 7:30 pm (MDT) Free Address: 1100 Avenida Del Sol Durango, Colorado 81301 United States Manna website: https://www.mannasoupkitchen.org/ Tickets: https://donorbox.org/events/957662 Contact Info: Joseph Kuzma- marketing@mannasoupkitchen.com