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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials released the meeting schedule for the week of August 4, 2025 (posted on August 1) and it shows the Council will vote on a partnership to bring back the mountain bike championship, Councilor Shirley Gonzales will hold office hours on August 6, and water service on 8th Avenue will be interrupted on August 5; meeting agendas and minutes are available online (via the city website) for review. City of Durango
- ➤ The new 15,500 square foot fire station at 1235 Camino Del Rio in downtown opened today for the Durango Fire Department to house a ladder truck, an engine, two ambulances, an EMS captain and eight crew members. Construction continues to add safety features and extra space — including improved road access, parking, and gardens — with a public open house planned for October once the work is completed. Durango Local News
- ➤ Councilor Shirley Gonzales will hold Council Office Hours at the Durango Public Library (1900 East Third Ave.) on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. City of Durango
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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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Durango Blues Train
12:00 AM – 10:30 PM — Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — Ticket prices vary — Experience an iconic blues journey through the scenic landscapes of Durango.
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Pokey LaFarge Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $30/$35 — Experience a vibrant night of music blending Rhumba Country with a touch of Americana by Pokey LaFarge and Moses Guest Duo.
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2025 New Colo Bikepacking Event
10 AM – 12 PM — Durango Cyclery — Self-supported bikepacking challenge — Experience a thrilling 1,000 mile route through Colorado and New Mexico's rugged landscape.
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