Good morning, Durango.

United Way of Southwest Colorado rebranded as TeamUp this summer and now leads local agencies in joint efforts to solve community challenges through projects like reducing childhood hunger and offering summer camp scholarships.

Donors and nonprofit leaders praised the move, saying it saves 25000 dollars yearly in fees — a change that boosts local collaboration.

Councilors will vote on whether to direct the Financial Advisory Board—tasked with studying the possibility—of adding another river surfing wave to the Animas River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

31st Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Durango Arts Center — Free entry — Explore 80 artist booths featuring diverse artworks and enjoy live demonstrations and food vendors.

Secret Circus Summer Series

7-8:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25-$60 — Experience an electrifying circus performance featuring magic, acrobatics, and storytelling.

Aurorawave Album Release Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $22 / $25 — Experience the boundary-pushing sounds of Aurorawave alongside Brace Yourself at their album release event.