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šŸŒ± Where Durango residents can go right now for flood evacuation shelter.

Durango, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey hey Durango! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Durango residents can go right now for flood evacuation shelter.
  • Which Durango neighborhoods are now under flood preā€‘evacuation warnings?
  • Why Mercy Hospitalā€™s new leader matters for Durangoā€™s health care

Also on today's calendar: Durango PD National DEA Prescription Drug TakeBack and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

ā˜‘ļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Colorado election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 58 and low of 33 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Red Cross opens shelters in Durango, Pagosa Springs (ksjd.org) ā€” Evacuation shelters are now open at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango and in Pagosa Springs to help residents displaced by sudden flooding and mandatory evacuations. Locals can access food, water, medical and mental health support, plus petā€‘friendly refuge, while officials warn that more rain could worsen conditions and urge residents to stay alert for flooding updates.
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2. Flood concerns expand to mobile home park and north Durango city limits (durangoherald.com) ā€” Flooding concerns are rising just northeast of Durango, where Junction Creek Mobile Home Park is on preā€‘evacuation and U.S. 550 near Animas View Drive has been inundated. La Plata County officials may open a shelter at the Durango fairgrounds and urge residents to monitor alerts and sign up for emergency notifications as creek levels threaten further evacuations.
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3. Rain pours down on Four Corners; CEO Joe Theine is leaving Southwest Health System (ksjd.org) ā€” Durangoā€™s Mercy Hospital will get a new president Dec. 7, as Southwest Health System CEO Joe Theine leaves Cortez to lead the facility during one of its toughest financial periods. He previously warned that Mercy and Animas Surgical Hospital are among many Colorado rural hospitals facing serious sustainability challenges as federal health funding changes squeeze revenues.
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4. Getting her groove back (durangotelegraph.com) ā€” Durango teacher and singer Kaitlin Keslerā€‘Bosveil is stepping back onto the stage with her band The Rougaroux for a Nov. 7 debut at downtown Bread CafĆ©. After years focused on teaching at Durango Montessori School, sheā€™s blending her Southern gospel roots with jazz to create a soulful, communityā€‘minded show that invites locals to connect, feel deeply, and dance together.
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5. Yogadurango's 20th anniversary represents two decades of transformation (durangoherald.com) ā€” A longtime Durango yoga studio, Yogadurango, is marking 20 years of shaping local lives and community, from firstā€‘time students to veteran teachers. Owner Sheryl McGourty reflects on the studioā€™s emotional journey, the townā€™s shifting economy, and how yoga has evolved from a physical practice into a deeper source of connection and resilience for Durango residents.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Howdy Neighbors!
    I just wanted to celebrate an instance of people coming together and accomplishing something good for the community. A few weeks ago, many of usā€¦ (Nextdoor North Durango)
  • Happy Wednesday!
    A big rain storm is rolling in tonight, so come stock up on cozy reds, hot toddy whiskey, and everything else you need for a warm few days at homeā€¦ (Nextdoor Three Springs)
  • City of Durango Colorado posted a job opening for Gymnastics Coach I in Durango. Apply here.
  • CrossCountry Freight Solutions posted a job opening for Service Center Manager in Durango. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durango here.

Ok Durango! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" ā€” It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Durango

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