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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Durango School District 9-R will use $60 million from a November bond to design and build a new elementary school to replace Florida Mesa Elementary—set to serve about 500 students on over 40 acres—and the district plans to complete the design early next year and begin construction in summer of 2026. Durango Local News
SHOP NEWS
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Motifv Live Performance
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Animas City Theatre — $23/$25 — Enjoy a night of soulful beats from Motifv and Phyphr in a captivating live show.
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Easter Celebration 2025
10-10:30 a.m. — Escalante Middle School — Free entry — Explore the meaning of Christ’s passion with family activities including an egg hunt and professional photo booth.
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Chris Webby – Last Wednesday Tour (part 4)
8-11 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — GA $35 / $40, M&G $105, VIP $280 — Experience an electrifying night with Chris Webby and special guests in a vibrant theatre setting.
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Dirtwire Pyrochrome Tour with LVDY
8-11 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — Tickets on sale — Experience a fusion of global music styles with Dirtwire and special guest LVDY.
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Mike Testa at The Office Spiritorium
Event Time — The Office Spiritorium — Cost Info — Experience the musical talents of a local physical therapist turned performer.
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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp
Apr 26-27 — Durango Recreation Center — Limited availability — Enhance your shooting skills with top-notch coaching and drills from experienced professionals.
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The Supervillains Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Animas City Theatre — Tickets starting at $32 — Catch The Supervillains live for an unforgettable night of music.
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Mancos Library Potluck
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Mancos Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a community potluck featuring delicious vegan dishes and great company.
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La Plata County Ducks Unlimited Dinner
5-10 p.m. — River Bend Ranch Durango — Contact for pricing — An evening of conservation and camaraderie awaits at this Ducks Unlimited dinner.
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Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon
9 AM – 1 PM — Vallecito Lake Event Center — Check website for registration fees — Experience a scenic half marathon around the beautiful Vallecito Lake in the San Juan Mountains.
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