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Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Durango School District kindergarten reading proficiency jumped 39% over one year after it adopted the Orton-Gillingham approach. Teachers used multisensory methods — seeing, listening and touching — to help students learn to read. Durango Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the City of Durango repeals Stage 2 fire restrictions based on the recommendation of Durango Fire Protection District chief Randy Black—this action ends stricter fire measures effective immediately. City of Durango
- ➤ Durango city council approved a study that directs the Financial Advisory Board to see if another river surfing wave can be added to the Animas River—officials say the board will check the idea soon. City of Durango
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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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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.
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Secret Circus Summer Series
7-8:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25-$60 — Experience an electrifying circus performance featuring magic, acrobatics, and storytelling.
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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.
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