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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.

CULTURE NEWS

  • In 1996, Beverly Rich and partners saved the 1908 boarding house on Galena Mountain by airlifting supplies up a steep mule trail after heavy snow had damaged most of its roof. Their preservation project was later memorialized in a documentary celebrating the historic mining legacy above Cunningham Gulch.  Durango Local News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • La Plata County Ducks Unlimited Dinner

    Evening event — 6-10 p.m. — River Bend Ranch — Ticketed — An engaging banquet supporting local conservation efforts.

    Fri, 5/15/26

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  • Durango Healing Fields

    9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Santa Rita Park — Free entry — Experience a poignant display of flags honoring American heroes and their stories.

    Fri, 5/22/26

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  • Dead Floyd Night Two

    8-11 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25 — Experience a high-energy tribute to the music of The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd with unexpected set lists.

    Sat, 5/23/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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