Animas River Days May 31 through June 1, 2025
Animas River Days May 31 through June 1, 2025 Santa Rita Park • 149 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Animas River Days is dedicated to celebrating the Animas River’s role in Durango by providing a venue for public gathering with whitewater competitions as well as community outreach about river resources and conservation. Events take place at Santa Rita Park. For more information, call...
4-Corners Rough Stock Challenge May 31st 2025
4-Corners Rough Stock Challenge Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 am La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Don’t miss the first ever Rough Stock Challenge in Durango, CO on May 31st put on by Salter Rodeo Co. 10 AM – Youth Rodeo – Sheep Riding, calf riding, steer riding, jr. bulls, novice bulls. 7 PM – Main Event – Bull riding, saddle bronc riding & bareback riding....
Durango Blues Train May 29, 30, 31, 2025
Durango Blues Train Select dates from May 29-31, 2025Select dates from May 29 through May 31, 2025 Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad • 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description All aboard! We’re back! The Durango Blues Train is thrilled to announce that it will once again take the rails for a moving musical journey on May 29, 30, 31, 2025 and August 21, 22, 23, 2025. Join us for an exciting...
Memorial Day Weekend in Durango
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, DURANGO! It’s finally summer time (kinda) in Durango with hot temperatures, events and live music playing on every block. Whether you plan to go camping, hang out at Lake Nighthorse, watch the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic race or want to grill out with the family, here are a couple things you need to know about Memorial Day weekend in Durango, Colorado. As always, as you participate in activities around our...
Black Shuck to feature in new stamp collection
A demon dog said to have once terrorized churchgoers is to be illustrated on a new set of stamps. Royal Mail has unveiled eight designs featuring mythical creatures and figures from UK folklore. One of the stamps features the Black Shuck, a hound that was said to have stalked around Suffolk and Norfolk in the 16th Century. James Mayhew, a committee member of the Black Shuck Festival held in the Suffolk town of Bungay, said he was...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic May 23-25, 2025May
Event Description The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is THE big race! Gear up or just watch as bikers race the train from Durango to Silverton all day. Events include the most popular race, the McDonald’s Citizen Tour, which winds through 50 miles of beautiful Colorado scenery, La Strada La Plata Gravel and the Durango Mesa Cycling Festival. Since 1971, this iconic event has tested man vs. machine, as bicyclists race on the beautiful...
The Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run
Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Santa Rita Park, Durango Be a part of history — this is the longest continuously run road race in Colorado! Since 1978, the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango’s oldest Memorial Day traditions. This year, we’re back at beautiful Santa Rita Park. Bring your entire family, and they can spend time at the playground or...
Roller Derby In Durango
Roller Derby 101 DESCRIPTION Roller Derby 101 with the Durango Roller Girls! Ever wanted to try roller derby? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun, action-packed intro class where you’ll learn to skate, build confidence, and experience the thrill of roller derby—no experience required! $5 attendance fee + $5/mouthguard as needed All skill levels welcome – limited loaner gear available or bring your own! Whether you’re totally new to...
Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon May 17, 2025
Experience the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon on May 17, 2025! This scenic 13.9-mile loop, will start at 9 am and go around Vallecito Reservoir offers breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains and exclusive access across Vallecito Dam and private lands. New this year: a single-track segment along the west shore and a reverse course direction. Enjoy aid stations every 2–3 miles, a post-race meal from Rocky Mountain General...
Why Nobody Asks “Who am I?”
Why Nobody Asks “Who am I?” By Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP The most rewarding answers can come from the riskiest questions. A great example is the question, “Who am I?” Modern psychology has made us afraid to look too deeply into this question. If we have dark forces inside us, better not to go looking for them. For practical purposes, everyday life depends on accepting the self that gets up in the morning, eats...
