Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will host an open house on July 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center — 2700 Main Ave — to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. City of Durango
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council will vote on whether to include a ballot question about the Durango Fire Protection District in the November election — a proposal aimed at letting voters decide its future. The vote will occur at its next regular meeting — scheduled for July 15 — as council members assess local fire service needs. City of Durango
- ➤ The city of Durango has been awarded Organization of the Year by the International Association for Public Participation—an honor given for its strong community engagement efforts. City officials said the award reflects its work to involve residents in public decision-making. City of Durango
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20th Annual KSUT Party In The Park
5-8 p.m. — Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave, Durango, CO — Children under 12 free — Celebrate summer with live music from Grammy award winners Los Lobos and delicious local food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Secret Circus Summer Series
7 PM — Animas City Theatre — $25 early, $30 day of show — Experience a thrilling circus spectacle with magic and acrobatics.
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Free Summer Concert at Buckley Park
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Buckley Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with a lively concert featuring local talent under the stars.
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Drive 4 Corners 2025 Meet in Durango
10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. — 10 Burnett Ct, Durango, CO — No cost information available — Experience the annual gathering of BMW enthusiasts in the scenic Rocky Mountains.
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