Community Calendar

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.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host a talk with Diné weaver and educator Venancio Aragón, at 4:30 on Wednesday, November 5th.

who is also the guest curator of the exhibition "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 curatoriol vision and the innovative techniques shared in the historic and contemporary textiles on display.

This artist talk and the exhibition, From the Fringes: Diné Textiles that Disrupt is supported by a Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant from Colorado Creative Industries.

The Hive youth non profit invites the public to a free poetry workshop.
"Word Honey" takes place at 6PM on Wednesday, November 5th. Hivedgo.org has more information.

All are welcome.

The public is invited to the Mancos Public Library for the talk "A Cowgirl's Conservation Journey" By Heidi Redd. The event takes place at at 6:30 on Thursday, November 6th.

https://www.mancoslibrary.org/2025-11-06-a-cowgirl-s-conservation-journey-6-30-pm

The Aztec Museum's Lunch & Learn series continues at 11:30 on Friday, November 7th, with a program on the grasslands and flora of the American Prairies. Aztecmuseum.org has more information.

BRING YOUR OWN BROWN BAG LUNCH & BEVERAGE.
Stephanie Byron will present.
Free public program. Lunch & Learns will take place the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month.
For info, call 505-334-9829 or email amuseum@aztecmuseum.org.

We're excited to welcome back comic book artist Kayla Shaggy, author of Godzilla Decolonizes Durango, Anathema, The Sixth World, Death Becomes Her and more!

This month's book is The Phoenix Crown by Janie Chang and Kate Quinn

BookMarks is open to all adults in the Pine River Valley. The Library provides the books, the discussion leader and a place to meet each month.

BookMarks meets at the library the second Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm.

Stop by the library to request a copy of the current book!

For a current list of book club books visit: https://prlibrary.org/bookmarks-book-club/

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies on Wednesday, November 12th, at 7PM. The talk will be “The End of the Mimbres Culture in Historical and Regional Context. “ Details and Zoom log in are at sjbas.org.

A reception will start things off at 6:30 p.m. in the CSWS foyer.

"WE CONTINUE" shares the stories of three Native American women - in a performance blending music, theater, and history with works by Native American composers. This free event is at the Connie Gotsch Theatre at San Juan College in Farmington at 5:30 on Thursday, November 13th.

A joint presentation by SJC Public Arts Events and SJC Native American Center.

Join Indigenous artist Yolanda LaMone (Navajo, Hopi, Zuni) for an inspiring
evening of art, culture, and creativity. The evening begins with an artist talk exploring
her work, influences, and connection to traditional pottery practices—open to all
attendees. Following the talk, a hands-on pottery ornament workshop will be offered to
a limited number of participants. NOTE: Please only register for this event if you are
interested in participating in the workshop portion. If the registration is full for the event,
you are still invited to join us for the talk, which will begin at 6pm. PRE-REGISTRATION
REQUIRED FOR WORKSHOP.