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Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Weminuche Wilderness, established in 1975 and covering nearly 500,000 acres, turns 50 this year as federal cuts have reduced staffing needed for safe trail clearance and land maintenance. Local agencies and groups are planning new efforts to care for the public land that feeds the headwaters of five major rivers — a resource for millions downstream. Durango Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials will share the full analysis of feedback from four Downtown’s Next Step community meetings held in June at the Engage Durango Forum on July 22 – from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. City of Durango
- ➤ Construction on the College and 8th Safety Project will begin on July 28 at the East 2nd Street—East 8th Avenue intersection. City of Durango
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residences at Durango opened its doors with 72 affordable housing units (for residents earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income) to boost housing options in the community. City of Durango
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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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Secret Circus Summer Series
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25 early, $30 day of show, $60 VIP — Experience a thrilling blend of magic, acrobatics, and storytelling in a unique circus spectacle.
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Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Bar D Chuckwagon — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a hearty supper followed by an Old West cowboy music show in a family-friendly setting.
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BabyDel Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Animas City Theatre — Tickets from $71 — Enjoy a live performance by BabyDel in a vibrant local venue.
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