Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Durango city leaders will host the Engage Durango Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Durango Recreation Center at 2700 Main Avenue from 5-6:30 p.m. Residents are invited to share feedback directly with city executives — an important opportunity to shape local government decisions. City of Durango
- ➤ The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District seeks voter approval for a 1% sales tax increase on the November ballot to raise about $490,000 annually for staffing and equipment as demand has grown since 2019— the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency will host its Beyond Solar Tour on September 21st to highlight local solar projects, and HomeToGo ranked Durango as 11th on its Fall Foliage Index. Durango Local News
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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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Horizons Fall Photography Conference
Oct 3-5 — 14324 CO-172, Ignacio, CO — Event fees apply — Elevate your photography skills while connecting with renowned photographers in stunning fall landscapes.
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Maddy O'Neal Live in Concert
7-11 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $35-$40 — Experience a fusion of funky bass and soulful melodies with Maddy O'Neal's vibrant live performance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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