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Durango
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Lewis College students and professors recently finished a long project in Zambia that built a clean water system, solar energy panels, and bridges for a community forced off its land. Village Aid—now in its 20th year—will hold a fall fundraiser to support more work while giving students real-world learning opportunities. Durango Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A La Plata County District Court judge ruled that former board member John Simpson violated state law by withholding public emails from inspection—this decision reinforces the strict enforcement of public records laws. City of Durango
- ➤ Durango City Manager José Madrigal enacted fire restrictions in the city due to high fire danger—these restrictions will last for the next seven days. 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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Lake Nighthorse Triathlon
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Lake Nighthorse — Prize money for top finishers — Experience scenic and challenging Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons in beautiful Durango.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham
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