Jan 11 Sunday
NFL GameDay at the Durango VFWDirecTV Sunday Ticket, Downstairs – The Canteen is open, UpstairsGreat Food & Friendly FolksSunday’s: 11am – Close
VFW Post 40311550 Main StreetDurango, CO. 81301VFW4031@bresnan.net(970) 247-0384https://vfw4031.org/
The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime January 9 - February 28, 2026 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70. His show features southwest landscapes, and is free to the public Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 pm, Friday, January 9.
The public is invited to a memorial service for Jim and Terry Fitzgerald the Extension Hall at La Plata County Fairgrounds, on Sunday, January 11th from 1 to 5 pm. All are welcome. Bring your stories.
Jan 12 Monday
Jan 13 Tuesday
Learn the very basics of keeping and using a sourdough starter!
Maintaining and using a sourdough starter doesn't have to be a painstaking process! Participants will receive their very own jar of starter to take home, along with a few recipes.
Jan 14 Wednesday
The documentary "Truth Be Told" will screen in the Fort Lewis College Ballroom at 6PM on Wednesday, January 14th. The film explores the vital role of local journalism in sustaining informed, resilient communities and a healthy democracy.It will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, along with a panel of local journalists. Light refreshments will be available at this free event.
The next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society takes place in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies on Wednesday, January 14th. The event starts with social time at 6:30, then at 7 the presentation will be “The Ancient Maya from a Frontier Perspective in Southern Belize.” Zoom log in and details are at SJBAS.ORG.
after a brief business meeting, Dr. Mario Borrero, Assistant Professor of Archaeology at Fort Lewis, will present.
Jan 15 Thursday