Community Calendar

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show has issued a Call For Volunteers.
The event takes place at La Plata County Fairgrounds from July 11th through the 13th.
More information is at durangorocks.org.

This event relies on local volunteers to make it happen. Volunteering for at least 1 shift will grant you free access to the show for all three days.

A Birding Tour will take place at Chimney Rock National Monument at 8AM on Friday, June 6th. Tickets and details are at chimneyrockco.org.

In partnership with the local chapter of the Audubon Society.

Cost: The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free

Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
30841 State Highway 151, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

The Southwest Colorado eSchool your free, LOCAL, accredited, rigorous, and flexible 6th-12th grade ONLINE school! We serve only the LOCAL districts including Dove Creek, Montezuma-Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Durango, Silverton, Bayfield, Ignacio, and Archuleta. Our virtual, public school has been serving our community for over 14 years.

Inquire today about enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village will host the "One Day One Room Schoolhouse Experience" on the following dates:
Friday, June 6th
Friday, June 27th
Friday, July 11th

The event simulates a day at school during Aztec's pioneer era - with Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, plus craft activities and old-fashioned fun & games.
Due to space limitations, each session is capped at 10 kids, ages 6 through 13.
Aztecmuseum.org has more information.

For questions, information or for the registration form, call Joan Monninger, Executive Director, Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village at 505-334-9829 or email joan@aztecmuseum.org. The museum is located at 125 N. Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Aztec.

The Ignacio Community Church's Clothing Closet will provide free clothing, jackets and shoes to the needy every Tuesday and Friday from 10 until 2 at the ELHI Community Center.

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San Juan Mountains Association will host a weekly Friday Morning Mountain Nature Walk from June 6th through July 27th. Those interested may meet at the Haviland Parking area at 10AM. Sjma.org has more information.

Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles.

Summer Reading is here! The library will have fun presentations, performers, and activities at the Library every week in June and July! Check out the online event calendar for full details: https://durangopubliclibrary.libnet.info/events

This is a continuation of our 2024 D&D group. New members welcome and no experience necessary, but know that you need to set up a character before you can join the campaign. Please reach out at becky@prlibrary.org to schedule a time for that!

Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult! Enjoy 15-20 minutes of early literacy activities followed by a playgroup. We sing songs, bounce to action rhymes, and share stories, providing a rich environment for babies to hear language and interact with others.

You're invited to hang out with Salazar the Boa! Salazar is a super cool reptile ambassador who's been visiting us at the library every summer - and he's back again! Come learn all about these amazing, slithery creatures, ask questions, and if you're feeling brave... give Salazar a friendly hello!