Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Lewis College welcomed its first cohort of nursing students today with the opening of a new nursing hall designed to ease the regional shortage—students complete two years of prerequisites locally before earning their Bachelor’s degree through a partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The modern facility offers hands-on training in simulation labs that prepare students for local healthcare challenges. Durango Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city’s Transportation Department is asking Durango residents and visitors to take part in the annual transit ridership survey to help plan future transit services. City of Durango
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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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