What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of April 14, 2026

What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of April 14, 2026

Author: LNN Durango, Colorado April 14, 2026 Duration: 1:35
Three events worth putting on your calendar this week — an Arbor Day Celebration at the Durango Recreation Center on April 17th, Durango's Earth Day celebration with a parade and live music on April 18th, and Durango Montessori School's annual Electronics Recycling fundraiser on April 22nd. By Sadie Smith Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and the FLC Center for Innovation. Support the show

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What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Feb. 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33
This week in Durango highlights community leadership, small business support, and winter competition on the mountain. Southwest Colorado Rocks will host its Annual Awards Ceremony on February 19th at 5 p.m. at the Commun…
Durango Warming Shelter Offers Hope This Winter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:01
Durango's warming shelter is providing a lifesaving refuge for unhoused community members during the coldest winter nights. After years of discussion, the City Council unanimously approved the shelter following overwhelm…
KDUR Cover Night Celebrates Local Musicians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
KDUR, Fort Lewis College's radio station now in its 52nd year, hosts an annual cover night that has become a cornerstone event for Durango's music community. The tradition began when musicians from different genres came…
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Feb. 10, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
Several events are happening around Durango this week, including a weekend of on-mountain activities at Purgatory Resort with live music, après-ski parties, Telemark Telefestivus, and a Venture Snowboards demo day. The P…
Snowdown Brings Freestyle Skiing to Chapman Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11
Snowdown featured freestyle skiing events at Chapman Hill hosted by the Durango Winter Sports Club. The competitions included multiple age groups, with entry fees supporting local youth winter sports clubs and facilities…
Manna Soup Kitchen Expands Housing Stability in Durango [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:41
Manna Soup Kitchen has expanded its mission to address housing insecurity in La Plata County. The organization recently received a donated residential property with four units where tenants pay no more than 30% of their…
What’s Happening Around Durango | Feb. 2, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What’s happening in Durango: From thrilling acrobatics to local art and community celebrations, there’s something for everyone! The world-renowned Peking Acrobats perform February 4th at the Community Concert Hall. On Fe…
Colorado Expands Wolf Range Rider Program to Southwest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:32
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in key regions to h…
Grant Expands Pet Care for Seniors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23
Denkai Animal Sanctuary has received a $10,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation to help subsidize veterinary care for senior pet owners across the Four Corners. The funding supports income-based assistance for…
What’s Happening Around Durango This Week: January 23-29 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13
This weekly bulletin offers a quick look at what’s happening around Durango and the surrounding area. From Snowdown events to live music, open mic nights and community gatherings, the roundup highlights ways to get invol…