May 18 Saturday
The Pine River Library Garden Club’s annual Plant Exchange takes place from 9 until 1 on Saturday, May 18th.
Bring a plant, take a plant or make a donation and take a plant. Only cash payments will be accepted at the event.
The Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 on Saturday morning, May 18th, at La Plata County Fairgrounds. Proceeds are used to maintain the gardens at Santa Rita Park.
Plants are from local members' gardens. A large selection of irises, labeled by color, will be available.
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.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food. Meetings are online via Zoom only. Call Aurora at 970-382-1848 for link.
Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a Ranger-led tour of the Aztec East great house at 9:30 on Saturday, May 18th. Aztec East is a mostly unexcavated area that is normally closed to the public to protect fragile archaeological resources. The tour is limited to the first 15 participants who sign up at 505-334-6174.
The program will last approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours. Participants should arrive 5-10 minutes before the program start time.Participants will be walking about ½ mile on uneven dirt and woodchip surfaces during the tour. The trail is not wheelchair accessible. We recommend sturdy walking shoes, plenty of water, and sun protection. Food and beverages other than water are not allowed on this trail. Pets are not allowed. Participants should be at least 9 years old.
Call the Aztec Ruins visitor center at 505-334-6174 to reserve a space.
For more information visit our park Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AztecRuinsNM/) and click on Events, or visit our website at www.nps.gov/azru.
Community Family Yoga
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."
Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County will host the "15 Homes in 5k Fun Run" on Saturday, May 18th at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. Race day registration starts at 9AM. More information is at habitatarchuleta.org.
A celebration of the the kickoff of Year 3 of their plan to build 15 homes in 5 years.
The race will include a thank you to volunteers, sponsors, sub-contractors, and Partner Families - as well as an opportunity to learn more about how Habitat Archuleta supports local workforce homeownership.
Participate in democracy by signing a petition to allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be an independent candidate on the presidential ballot this November.
Stillwater Music will hold their 12th annual music and arts festival at Buckley Park from noon until 5 on Saturday, May 18th. This FREE event features performances from over 80 young musicians and dancers, plus exhibits and demonstrations from local organizations and food vendors.