Saturday, May 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Durango Transit will launch DuranGO! Outside on June 4—a new microtransit service charging $2 per ride that will serve popular recreational spots. City of Durango
- ➤ The city of Durango has posted its meeting schedule for the week of June 2 to cover topics such as transit service, energy performance contracts, and community projects—residents can view agendas and minutes on the city website. All sessions will be held next week to offer a chance for public input on local matters. City of Durango
- ➤ The City of Durango is inviting residents to create unique parade floats and costumes for the Fourth of July celebration as part of its new Parade Art Challenge. City of Durango
- ➤ Council will vote on expanding the city's Energy Performance Contract to include energy-efficient HVAC upgrades to the Carnegie Building and Chapman Hill — the vote is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3. City of Durango
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Val Russel, owner of The Flying Hatter in Durango, launched the Hats for the C Word program to let cancer patients design free custom hats—offering comfort during treatment. She received a Lodgers’ Tax Arts and Culture Grant and plans to help as many local patients as possible. Durango Local News
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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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Gardens on Tour 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Durango Botanic Gardens — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a self-guided tour of nine stunning gardens throughout Durango's diverse landscapes.
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Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Bar D Chuckwagon — Reservations encouraged — Enjoy a delightful Old West cowboy dinner and music show that's been a local favorite since 1969.
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