Community Calendar

Three Springs residents are invited to share thoughts on the Durango School District's 5 year strategic plan, at Bear's General Store, from 10 to 11AM on Saturday, September 20th.

topics will include:
- What are the values/beliefs that represent the Durango School District community? What is most important to the people in this community?
-What are the strengths of the Durango School District?
-What are the challenges or potential opportunities for the Durango School District?
-Is there anything else you would like to share about the Durango School District strategic plan?

To make sure adequate space is available, please RSVP to Mick Souder (micksouder@yahoo.com). (but if you forget to RSVP, come anyway).

The 31st annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, along East Second Avenue. Featuring 80 artist booths, a young artist zone, live glass blowing demonstrations, and food vendors. Artwork will include paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, ceramics and more. Details are at durangoarts.org.

East Eighth and Ninth Streets will be closed between Main and East Third Avenue, from 2:00 am Saturday, September 20 until 8:30 pm Sunday, September 21.

The Great House Tour goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.

Dates: every day in July
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $6 Kids / $12 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)

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

A History Live event will take place in Ignacio's Shoshone Park from 11 to 4 on Saturday, September 20th.
The exhibit weaves together art, heritage, and experience to examine how Ignacio’s identity—and the broader story of the American West—has been shaped and retold through art history. Ignaciocreativedistrict.org has more information.

The event will feature information on Fredric Remington’s 1900 visit to Ignacio as a lens to explore outsider narratives of the “Wild West,” contrasted with local stories, artists, and perspectives that reflect the lived experiences of those rooted in it. Bridging Remington’s iconic depictions of the West with the voices of contemporary artists,

Let's make music! Come and join us for an informal "jam session" of traditional and contemporary folk music. Bring your voice and/or an instrument (if you play one). Share the songs you know and learn new ones. Everyone is welcome even if you just want to listen, but be ready to have a good time! Led by local educator and folk musician Dennis Lum.

Come celebrate the 5th Anniversary of EsoTerra with FREE live music ALL day! Doors Open at 2pm with music kicking off at 3! There will be yard games to play, fire pits to gather around, and brats on the grill. Grab your family and join us for this all ages celebration of fruit and fun!!!

Music Lineup:
3pm Galavant
4:30 High Water
6pm Elementum

Indivisible Durango invites the public to a meeting at the Public Library at 3PM on Saturday, September 20th.
All 3 La Plata County Commissioners, along with the Sherriff and Assessor, will discuss the County's current financial condition.

a Sales Tax increase will be on this November's Ballot.

The Pagosa Springs Colorfest takes place in Yamaguchi Park from Friday through Sunday (9/19 -21) and will feature the Bands & Brews Festival, a balloon glow, food trucks, family activities and more.
Age 14 and under receive free admission.

Live music with John Cross and the New Relics at the Rico Roundup Car Show.
Awesome tunes and unbelievably beautiful autos and motorcycles on display.

Starting as a dream, EsoTerra is now 5 years old and celebrating our new venue!

Come celebrate with us, our community, and our current and future friends! Live music by Galavant, games for all ages, food and fun! Doors open at 4, but we will party all night!