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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Transportation will close US Highway 550 between Durango and Silverton from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day from August 25 to August 28 & drivers should plan alternate routes during these hours. City of Durango
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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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Ukulele Night at Four Leaves Winery
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Four Leaves Winery — Fun event — Experience Durango's best ukulele player while sipping wine.
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History of the San Juan Cutthroat
6-7 p.m. — Durango Public Library & Durango Botanic Gardens — Free entry — Explore the fascinating story of the rediscovery of native cutthroat trout with aquatic biologist Jim White.
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Durango Silverton Drive 2025
10:00 a.m. — Alp Field Office — Registration required — Embark on an adventurous multiday journey through the stunning landscapes of Durango and Silverton.
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iLL.Gates & Friends Live Performance
8 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25 / $30 — Experience a high-energy electronic music journey with iLL.Gates, n00nz, Teknique, and Nuffsaid.
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