Good morning, Durango.

Durango Transit now offers free rides all summer and gives riders a chance to enjoy local events like the True Western Roundup rodeos every Wednesday & Gardens on Tour at the end of the month.

On May 15, Park Elementary students showed projects for Better World Week as part of the EL Education curriculum to learn service skills.

At its meeting Tuesday, June 3, council voted to expand the city’s Energy Performance Contract — adding energy-efficient HVAC upgrades at the Carnegie Building and Chapman Hill — to improve municipal building performance.

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.

Beaver Festival

All day — Rotary Park — Free entry — Celebrate Colorado's first Beaver Festival with music, dance, and environmental education activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4th of July River Parade in Durango

Half day trip — Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours — Cost varies — Celebrate Independence Day by dressing up for the fun rafting parade on the Lower Animas River.