Community Calendar

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.

Room #16

It’s time for Build Pagosa’s Annual Charity Auction and Dinner. It’ll be on Friday, April 17th. The event raises money for Career and Technical Education programs and the future construction of the Regional Training Center. This facility will allow Build Pagosa to extend training to adults in our community.
The event will be held at the Pagosa Springs Community Center, located at 451 Hot Springs Boulevard in Pagosa Springs.
The evening begins at 5:00 PM with live music and a silent auction. Following a buffet provided by Chef Todd and Farago Catering, the live auction will begin!
Tickets can be purchased online at buildpagosa.org under the events tab, or at the door.
Come join the fun and help build your community's future!

The All Our Kin Collective at Fort Lewis College invite the public to "A Celebration of Indigenous Languages: Languages in All Directions," on Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th at the Fort Lewis College Skyhawk Station. Details are at theallourkincollective.com.

Friday begins with a free community dinner, a keynote by Trisha Moquino, and films by Indigenous youth.
Saturday features panels on language reclamation, community discussions, and an open mic celebrating Indigenous poetry.

The Durango contradance series continues on Saturday, April 18th at the La Plata senior center. Deb comly calls dances with live music by Tom Wards Downfall. Lessons begin at 7:30pm , the dance at 8. Sliding scale donation $10-$20 with all ages welcome. More info at 802-345-2902.

Healthy Archuleta will host the 2026 Archuleta Food Summit on Saturday, April 18th, from 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM at the Pagosa Springs High School.

The Summit is a community gathering that brings together neighbors, growers, youth, business, and partners to explore ways to strengthen Archuleta County’s local food system.

This year’s Summit focuses on the Archuleta Community Food Hub & Food Hall, a community-driven project designed to expand opportunities for local producers, support small food businesses, and strengthen food access and economic resilience in our region.

Event Agenda
7:45 – 8:25 AM
Community Breakfast & Networking

8:30 – 9:10 AM
Welcome: From Community Vision to Shared Infrastructure

9:10 – 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Food as Economic Engine, Workforce Pathway & Resilience Asset

10:15 – 11:45 AM
Food Hub & Food Hall Experience
Interactive stations featuring local experts in food production, gardening, composting, food entrepreneurship, and community food access.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Farm-to-Table Lunch & Community Conversations
Facilitated discussions about Food Hub priorities and next steps for strengthening the local food system.

The biggest boat swap in the Southwest is BACK at 4Corners Riversports!

During the swap, we FILL our parking lot with used kayaks, rafts, canoes, IKs, stand-up paddle boards, paddles, PFDs, technical river gear, casual gear, and more!
PLUS everything in store is at least 10% off with some items up to 60% off!

Itinerary:
➡️ Friday 17, 2026: Consignment gear due to 4CRS by 6 pm.
➡️ Saturday, 18, 2026: Doors open at 9 am.
➡️ Sunday 19, 2026:
-🍲 Cast Iron Chef Cookoff 1 pm
-🎸 LIVE MUSIC 1 pm

Volunteering at Chimney Rock National Monument is a meaningful way to connect with history, community, and the surrounding landscape. Learn how you can help preserve this sacred place for future generations. Whether your passion is history, education, nature, or community, there’s a place for you at Chimney Rock.

The public is invited to a Durango Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18th. The Procession of the Species parade starts at 10:30 on Main Avenue, and the Celebration starts at 11AM at Buckley Park, featuring live music from Afrobeatniks, vendors, kids activities, workshops and more. Free transit is provided all day by the City of Durango. More information is at earthdaydurango.com.

Sorry, no dogs.

Equality Pagosa hosts a "Stand Up Saturday" event from noon until 2PM every week in the public parking lot next to the Ruby Sisson Library.

Everyone is invited to exercise their 1st Amendment rights at these gatherings.

Bring your family, your friends, your other neighbors, your chair, your pet, your favorite sign or borrow one of ours. Let’s make some noise!

It’s Your First Amendment Right,
Use it or Lose it!

The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will host an apple grafting workshop on Saturday, April 18th from 1 to 3 PM at their Orchard Hub in Dolores. Details and registration are at montezumaorchard.org.