Good morning, Durango.

The Southern Ute Bear Dance returns at the end of May in Ignacio with a Bear Dance Corral blessing on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m., a powwow at Sky Ute Casino Resort, and a feast at noon, with visitors required to follow the dress code and no photography allowed.

The Colorado Department of Transportation began construction on US Highway 550 on May 12, which is causing weekday delays up to 20 minutes, while the Community Foundation is hosting two nonprofit workshops at TBK Bank in Durango on June 17 (registration $50) and June 18 (registration $100).

The City of Durango congratulated Chief Deputy Clerk Ben Florine for earning his Master Municipal Clerk accreditation — a distinction that makes the city one of only five in the state with two accredited clerks.

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.

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.

Durango Amateur Golf Tournament

Tournament event — May 25-26 — Hillcrest Golf Club — Registration details pending — Participate in a 36-hole stroke play competition with men's and women's divisions.

Steely Dead – A Fusion of Classic Rock Legends

8 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — Limited hard copy tickets available — Experience a unique musical journey blending the sounds of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan.

Steamworks Half Marathon

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Steamworks Brewing Company — Check official site for registration details — Experience a scenic 21.1 km race through beautiful Durango.

YOPE with Dana Ariel

Doors 7:00 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $15/$20 — Experience the electrifying sounds of funk-rock-jam fusion with Yope and the enchanting melodies of Dana Ariel.