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🌱 Where Durango residents can grab free sandbags before the storms hit

Durango, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Durango! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Durango residents can grab free sandbags before the storms hit
  • How to pack Durango’s best experiences into just two days
  • How Durango’s iconic train just ranked among America’s best rides

Also on today's calendar: Mah Jongg and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 58, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• La Plata County offers sandbags to residents ahead of predicted rainfall (krqe.com) — Heavy rain is expected in La Plata County, and residents in Durango can pick up free sandbags at the county fairgrounds on Main Avenue to protect against possible flooding and mudslides. Additional pickup sites are available in Bayfield, Ignacio, and Hesperus. Drivers are urged to stay alert as storms move through over the next few days.
   

• 48 Hours in Durango, Colorado: Historic Railways, Hot Springs and Mountain Trails (goworldtravel.com) — Visitors and locals alike get a packed two-day guide to enjoying Durango, from riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and soaking at Durango Hot Springs to summer fun at Purgatory Resort and live shows downtown. The piece also highlights local favorites like Steamworks Brewing, Durango Bagel, and the Strater Hotel, plus nearby day trips and lodging tips for planning your own stay.
   

• Colorado Springs Airport named among best small airports in the U.S. (gazette.com) — Colorado attractions are earning national recognition, including the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which ranked second among the country’s best train rides. While Colorado Springs Airport was named a top small airport, Durango’s historic train helps keep the town on travelers’ radar. These accolades can boost tourism and visibility for Durango and surrounding communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Let's talk about Virgil.
    He is one of my favorite pups at the shelter right now. A year and 7 months old, Virgil is a character. He's made huge progress since he arrived on… (Nextdoor Downtown Durango)
  • If you missed coming out yesterday,
    Stretch and Fold Sourdough Co. Will be open from 10 AM till sell out today, Sunday. October 18th. 2 Aspen Place (Nextdoor North Durango)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Durango. Apply here.
  • Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Durango Mall in Durango. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durango here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bayfield

  • Public meetings for the week of Oct. 19-23 (durangoherald.com)
  • Girls Volleyball roundup: Sterling sweeps Merino in top-10 non-league showdown - Colorado High School Activities Association (chsaanow.com)

Mancos

  • Colorado businesses near this national park are working together to ride out seasonal ups and downs (coloradosun.com)

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: "Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married?" — They had a great reception (Thank you Hallie H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Durango

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.