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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maria's Literary Foundation is hosting its second annual Read-a-Thon fundraiser from April 10 to April 20 to raise $25,000 for the Reading Room, a free bookshop for Durango youth. Donations up to $10,000 (matched by the bookshop) will support the project. Durango Local News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Retired parks manager Patt Dorsey, who spent 28 years protecting local wildlife, shared her untold story — digging through old biological reports and vintage archives in honor of Colorado's 150th birthday; her work reminds locals that wildlife needs people. Durango Local News
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Buckethead Live Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — Online tickets available — Experience the virtuosic guitar skills of Buckethead in a theatrical performance.
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Dirtwire: Universal Language Tour
7-10 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $40/$45 — Experience a communal journey through experimental sounds blending ancient and modern instruments.
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Felix Cartal Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $32/$35 — Experience high-energy beats and melodic tunes from the renowned DJ and producer Felix Cartal.
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La Plata County Ducks Unlimited Dinner
Evening event — 6-10 p.m. — River Bend Ranch — Ticketed — An engaging banquet supporting local conservation efforts.
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