May 23 Thursday
The Durango Adaptive Sports Association will host Volunteer Raft Training on several dates: Thursday, (5/23 and 30) and Friday (5/31). No experience is necessary. E-mail program@asadurango.com to reserve your spot and for more information.
We will meet at the JCTS (463 Turner Dr. #105). Bring a lunch, sunscreen, water-shoes, clothes you can get wet, and a few warm layers. E-mail program@asadurango.com to reserve your spot or for more information. Training is FREE!
The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Project will host an open house on Thursday, May 23rd, from 5:30 to 7PM at The Ross Aragon Community Center in Pagosa Springs. Attendees can find out about the Pagosa Gateway River Project - Meet the contractor & project partners, learn about river restoration and provide feedback. Uppersanjuanwep.com has more information.
Frito Chili Pie will be provided.The Pagosa Gateway Project improves approximately 2 miles of the San Juan River immediately upstream of the Town of Pagosa Springs to promote sustainability in the face of declining flows and warming temperatures.
May 24 Friday
Volunteers are needed to help clean up Downtown Durango for the summer season. Those interested should meet at Keller Williams Realty parking lot (just north of 7th and Main) by 8:30am on Friday, May 24th. Work gloves and cleaning supplies will be provided. Downtowndurango.org has more information.
Coffee from Durango Joe's and tea from Create Art and Tea available, plus donuts! Prizes for registering early and prizes placed around Downtown for your team to find!
The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in Farmington presents the High Desert Games Senior Olympics. Registration opens Monday, February 12th and the games run March 15th through May 31st. The Games are open to those 50 years and up - and will feature table tennis, darts, bocce ball, and field day... to shuffleboard, pickleball, chess, and more. Sign up is at fmtn.org/BDSC or in person at the Senior Center.
(208 N Wall Ave). Registration is $15 before March 31 and $20 after March 31. Participants will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last) and registration will remain open throughout the duration of the games. For more info call (505) 599-1380.
The San Juan Mountains Association's Durango Nature Center is once again open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 until 2. Sjma.org has more information.
This 140-acre conservation easement is situated along the Florida River, this special place traverses riparian, sagebrush, and pinyon juniper ecosystems. With hiking trails, river play, a picnic pavilion, interpretive trails, a nesting bird walk and more. No pets, please.
The Ignacio Community Library will host the Smithsonian's "Museum on Main Street" exhibit: Crossroads: “Change in Rural America."Free Events include:Monday, April 29th, 10:00am: Grand opening and ribbon cutting.
Thursday, May 9th, 5:00-6:00 pm: Ties to Land and place.
Friday, May 17th, 1:00-2:00 pm: Community Celebrations and Traditions
Tuesday, May 21st, 5:00-6:00 pm: Ignacio's past, present, and future.
Friday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm: Grand finale event: "Voices, Views, and Visions."
Fridays at 3:00 pm. Bring your knitting or other portable craft project and join us for this fun and social group (all ages welcome).
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper.
Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper with music and songs of old west cowboys, comedy, and lively instrumentals. The show is fun for the whole family.Activities, shops, and ticketing open at 4:30, supper is at 6:30. Open Memorial Day Weekend through the last Saturday in September - Rain or Shine!The full schedule of summer dates is available at bardchuckwagon.com.Reservations are strongly encouraged.
The ELHI Community Center in Ignacio invites the public to a free Family Movie Night at 7pm on Friday, May 24th.The feature is "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and the event will include a costume contest.
follow the event page on facebook. Concessions will be available as a fundraiser.This event is made possible thanks to the support of Cowboy Towing & Recovery, Zuberfizz and Burress Plumbing.
May 25 Saturday