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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • La Plata County has chosen to renovate the Main Avenue fairgrounds because a new facility at Durango Mesa Park was too expensive given available funds of $8 million — construction will begin this fall with the facility closing from Sept 8th to Nov 2nd as key safety and infrastructure systems are upgraded.  Durango Local News

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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