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Girls-only BMX Clinic
Girls Who BMX and Want to Learn to BMX! ???? Girls ages 6+ who are confident riding a pedal bike are invited to join us Saturday, October 3 from 1–3 PM at Cundiff Park BMX Track for a girls-only BMX clinic. Learn more..
Council to review Downtown’s Next Step final design and Speed Management Plan Oct. 6
City Council is scheduled to review two significant transportation and infrastructure items of public interest during its Oct. 6 study session and regular meeting: the final design plans for Downtown’s Next Step and the Speed Management Plan.
What to do in Colorado this week: 3 mountain festivals and a soap box derby in Keenesburg
Plus: The Crested Butte Film Festival, the inaugural Songwriters Festival in Durango and the annual Smalltown Gathering in Salida
Steamworks Brewing Co. “Hub” restaurant to open at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Beginning this fall, travelers passing through the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) will have a new, familiar option to eat and drink past the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint.
Teen Pokémon Night
Want to be the very best, that no one ever was? Join us for Teen After Hours: Pokémon Night on Fri., Sept. 25!
Orange Cone Report for the week of September 21, 2026
The City of Durango's Orange Cone Report is designed to inform motorists about construction projects and events that may cause traffic delays. Each week, an interactive map will be updated on the city's social media channels and website.
Tools for Exploring the Past
What did some of the early explorers of southwest Colorado experience as they made their way through the Four Corners? Learn how and where you can find the answers to these questions and more.
Before It Became James Ranch
Learn the Animas Valley’s unique creation story, and how crucial the Animas Valley and Hermosa were to Silverton’s survival as well as the little-known characters that played outsized roles in the area’s development.
CVG Dedication
Come celebrate DBG's new Community Venue Garden at the dedication ceremony on Sept. 24.
Schedule of meetings for the week of September 21, 2026
The schedule of meetings for the City of Durango for the week of September 21, 2026, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoCo.Gov/Meetings.
Friends of the Library Bookmark Contest
Join us for the Friends of the Library Bookmark Contest! Deadline is October 9th. Co-sponsored by Maria's Bookshop & Friends of the Durango Public Library
Orange Cone Report for the week of September 14, 2026
The City of Durango's Orange Cone Report is designed to inform motorists about construction projects and events that may cause traffic delays. Each week, an interactive map will be updated on the city's social media channels and website.