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Durango
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Durango is asking residents to save water this summer because a below-average snowpack and rapid melting have raised concerns about regional water supplies. City officials recommend short-term conservation measures + they will monitor water levels as temperatures rise. City of Durango
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council appointed Councilors Kip Koso and Dave Woodruff to join the fire district ballot exploratory working group in a May 20 meeting—where the group reviewed options for a potential mill rate increase. City of Durango
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Durango cyclists are getting ready for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic from May 23rd to May 25th and US Highway 50 will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the race route (including non-competitive and professional options) while the La Plata Electric Association received a $2 million grant to launch a battery storage project west of Durango (expected to boost energy reliability for 2,800 homes). Durango Local News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beaver Festival
All day — Rotary Park — Free entry — Celebrate Colorado's first Beaver Festival with music, dance, and environmental education activities.
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Live Music with Jeremy Dion
6-9 p.m. — Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa — $39 for adults / $19 for children — Enjoy live music while soaking in mineral-rich waters.
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Desiderata with The Galentines Concert
Concert — Time TBA — Animas City Theatre — $20-$25 — Experience captivating grooves and pure expression from local bands in the heart of Durango.
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