Durango Events

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Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Nov04

Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The 2024/2025 ski season is scheduled to kick off at 9am on Saturday, November 16th! We are stoked to welcome you back to the mountain! Thanks to all of our hardworking team members and mother nature for getting the mountain ready for the season. As always we will bring the stoke and have “Powder”ed Pancakes! Come enjoy some early season turns and celebrate our opening...

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History of Halloween
Oct31

History of Halloween

  Halloween is among the oldest traditions in the world as it touches on an essential element of the human condition: the relationship between the living and the dead. The observance evolved from ancient rituals marking the transition from summer to winter, thereby associating it with transformation, which is still a central theme of the holiday. Every recorded civilization has created some form of ritual observance focused on...

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Was the Bitcoin White Paper Intentionally Published on Halloween?
Oct31

Was the Bitcoin White Paper Intentionally Published on Halloween?

Key Takeaways The Bitcoin white paper was published on Oct. 31, 2008. Did Satoshi Nakamoto choose Halloween on purpose? Several theories explore the significance of the date. One of the more intriguing aspects of Bitcoin lore is that Satoshi Nakamoto’s original white paper was published on Halloween in 2008. But is there any significance to the date, or was it merely a coincidence of timing? You May Also Like Technology Tech Stock...

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Annual Ski Swap
Oct30

Annual Ski Swap

Annual Ski Swap  Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 • 8:00 am – 4:00 pm  La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description More than 10,000 items to choose from! New and used ski and snowboard equipment for sale at prices that cannot be beat. In addition to the vendors, local individuals will have their equipment for sale as well. Buyers will experience further bonus as they discover hiking...

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Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango
Oct29

Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango

Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango Posted on October 29, 2024 by Post Contributor Get ready for a deep dive into the world of AI at the Four Corners AI Conference! Our journey begins here. The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is pleased to announce the inaugural Four Corners AI Conference on Friday, December 6, from 8:30am until 4pm. This free, one-day conference will be held at Fort Lewis...

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Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Carnival
Oct28

Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Carnival

Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Carnival  Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm  Downtown Durango • Durango, CO Map Event Description The little ghost and goblins fill the streets of Downtown Durango on October 31 for the Children’s Halloween Event. This is a fun and safe option for kids to trick or treat in costume at nearly 100 participating merchants. This event is for children 10 and under, accompanied by...

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Unexpected Link Between Menthol And Alzheimer’s Discovered in Mice
Oct26

Unexpected Link Between Menthol And Alzheimer’s Discovered in Mice

A recent study found something strange: When mice with Alzheimer’s disease inhale menthol, their cognitive abilities improve. It seems the chemical compound can stop some of the damage done to the brain that’s usually associated with the disease. In particular, researchers noticed a reduction in the interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β) protein, which helps to regulate the body’s inflammatory response – a response that can...

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The Rocky Horror Show
Oct22

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show  Select dates from Oct 25 – Nov 2, 2024  Durango Arts Center • 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Come and be a part of the Rocky Horror experience at the DAC. Sing and dance the “Time Warp” along along with Brad and Janet as they discover the wonders “over at the Frankenstein place” as they learn about love, life, and transvestite aliens. One fateful night, Brad Majors and his...

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Halloween Bike Parade and Powerhouse Party
Oct22

Halloween Bike Parade and Powerhouse Party

Halloween Bike Parade and Powerhouse Party  Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 • 4:00 – 6:30 pm  Animas River Trail • Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Devo Halloween Costume Parade and Party! All Ages – Wear your costumes! All members of the public are welcome! Join us for a parade along the picturesque Animas River Trail, ending at the Powerhouse for an epic Halloween Party! Get...

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Glaucoma Symptoms, Testing and Diagnosis
Oct22

Glaucoma Symptoms, Testing and Diagnosis

For years, Andrew Iwach, executive director of the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco, has been trying to convince patients to kick their smoking habit. Words like emphysema and lung cancer aren’t always successful. But when people learn that puffing could increase their risk of glaucoma, well, that’s a different story. “I’ve helped more patients quit smoking by letting them know smoking affects vision loss,” says Iwach, a spokesperson...

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60-plus inches of snow could fall in upcoming Colorado blizzard
Oct18

60-plus inches of snow could fall in upcoming Colorado blizzard

  The National Weather Service has released their snowfall forecast for a storm that’s expected to hit Colorado this weekend – and it’s looking like it’ll be a doozy. For a bit of context, it’s worth noting that the National Weather Service releases three key maps related to potential snowfall – an ‘expected snowfall’ map (80% chance), a ‘high-end amount’ map (10% chance), and a...

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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is blowing its last whistle for the fall
Oct17

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is blowing its last whistle for the fall

DURANGO, Colo. (KREX) – The historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is blowing it’s last whistle for the iconic Silverton steam train excursion and closing for the fall. There’s only two weeks left to experience the fall colors on this historic railroad. The last steam locomotive will depart on Saturday, Oct. 26. Railroad officials with the railroad tell WesternSlopeNow the train museum in Durango will be closed from Oct....

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Fort Lewis College gallery exhibition: Halsey Berryman: Bird’s Eye View October 17th through November 21st
Oct15

Fort Lewis College gallery exhibition: Halsey Berryman: Bird’s Eye View October 17th through November 21st

  Opening Reception: Halsey Berryman: Bird’s Eye View October 17, 4:30 pm—November 21, 4:00 pm  Event Series (See All) Free This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at the opening reception. The Gallery at Fort Lewis College looks forward to welcoming artist Halsey Berryman and her exhibition Image: Halsey Berryman, Mallard, Digital Print, 2024 Halsey Berryman, Roadrunner, Digital Print, 2024 Bird’s...

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Dark oxygen, discovered for the first time in history: It’s under the sea, and it’s not good at all
Oct13

Dark oxygen, discovered for the first time in history: It’s under the sea, and it’s not good at all

In a revolutionary study, researchers have found that oxygen may be generated in the deep ocean, challenging prolonged theories regarding its beginnings. This surprising fact, labelled dark oxygen, challenges traditional knowledge as well as raises substantial worries regarding the future of deep ocean environments as mining businesses observe the floor of the ocean for beneficial resources. Ocean researcher finds oxygen generation in...

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Northern lights could return in “bursts” above Colorado Friday night
Oct12

Northern lights could return in “bursts” above Colorado Friday night

1:50 p.m. Friday update: The geomagnetic storms that generated northern lights above Colorado Thursday night are on the wane, but there’s at least a chance that the colorful atmospheric phenomena will return in “bursts” Friday night. Bryan Brasher, a project manager with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, said Friday afternoon that the agency has downgraded its geomagnetic storm...

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Apple Days Festival  Saturday, Oct 12 & 13, 2024
Oct09

Apple Days Festival Saturday, Oct 12 & 13, 2024

Help Harvest Apples Before The Event  Oh boy! We are setting out to harvest 4,587 pounds of fresh apples in preparation for the festival, and we need your help.Join us on one of our pre-event apple harvests! RSVP For an Apple Days Harvest volunteer at the festival Want to get involved? We are looking for apple pressers, apple juice pourers, and more! Sign up below to help us have the best Apple Days yet. ​ P.S. You’ll get a free...

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A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch Friday, October 11, 2024
Oct09

A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch Friday, October 11, 2024

A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch  Select dates from Oct 11-19, 2024 • 6:00 – 8:30 pm  Falfa Pumpkin Patch • 54 County Road 221, Durango, 81303 MapEvent Website Event Description Come see our spooky animated monsters come to life! Hot chocolate, treats, and a Halloween movie are included with the price of admission. Costumes and flashlights encouraged! Enjoy hot chocolate and a movie in the pumpkin patch or venture up to the...

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‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary
Oct07

‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary

  Event staples make return, coupled with new Horseback Social By Christian Burney Herald Staff Writer Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 3:00 PM Updated Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 7:36 PM The 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering held its Horseback Social event bright and early Saturday morning. Durango Cowboy Gathering board member Jack Turner said he saw “smiles for miles” at the social gathering of residents, visitors and professional cowpokes....

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Durango Cowboy Gathering
Oct03

Durango Cowboy Gathering

  Durango Cowboy Gathering  October 2-6, 2024  Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MapEvent Website   Event Schedule Event Description The Durango Cowboy Gathering is a fun filled five-day event that captures the true spirit of the American cowboy through song, music and stories. Cowboy poets and musicians from all across the country will perform in various venues throughout Durango including the Doubletree and Strater Hotels. They...

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Jordan World Circus Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30 pm
Sep29

Jordan World Circus Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30 pm

Ticket Information DATE & SHOWTIME: Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30 pm CITY & LOCATION: LA PLATA CO. FAIRGROUNDS 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 DURANGO, CO PRE-SALES SPECIAL TICKETS  Pre-Sale Special Tickets are limited to the First 100 General Admission Sales. These may be used for Adults or Children and may be combined with coupon offers such as Free Children’s tickets. Free Children’s Tickets may have been distributed...

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