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Durango, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Durango! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about charges against a federal officer in Durango
- Durango driverās alleged DUI crash sends state trooper to the hospital
- How a new UNLV deal could reshape futures for Durangoās Native students
Also on today's calendar: A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hazy sun and becoming windier, with a high of 70 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and becoming windier, temps: high: 61, low: 25.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 34 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Durango prosecutor files criminal charges against federal immigration officer (durangoherald.com) ā Durangoās district attorney has filed assault and criminal mischief charges against a federal Customs and Border Protection officer over an alleged October confrontation with a protester outside the local ICE field office. The officer is accused of injuring a woman and damaging her phone during a prolonged immigration protest, with a first court appearance set in La Plata County Court on May 27. 
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2. CSP: Driver fails to stop, causes 3-vehicle crash with trooper (westernslopenow.com) ā A Durango man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after allegedly running a stop sign and hitting a Colorado State Patrol trooperās car in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 172 in La Plata County. The trooper suffered minor injuries and was treated and released, while other drivers were unhurt. State Patrol officials are using the incident to stress planning sober rides. Ā Ā Ā
3. New partnership creates 'educational sovereignty' for Native American scholars at UNLV (lasvegassun.com) ā Fort Lewis College students in Durango now have a clearer path to advanced degrees at UNLV through a new partnership emphasizing Native American scholars. The program offers early research, mentorship, and summer lab internships, particularly in sciences, engineering, and hospitality. Leaders say it aims to support āeducational sovereigntyā and expand Native representation in graduate education and research careers. Ā Ā Ā
4. Freeburn finishes sixth at Sea Otter Classic (durangoherald.com) ā Durango cyclists made a strong showing at the Sea Otter Classic in California, led by Cobe Freeburnās sixth-place finish in the elite menās gravel race. Several Durango women also logged solid results and chased Life Time Grand Prix wild-card spots, with many locals now turning their focus to major upcoming gravel events in Spain and Kansas. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Durango Wine Experience
Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave, Durango
4:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Toddler Time
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Teen Game Zone
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CO 150/US 250 Joint Meeting
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Community Development Commission Study Session
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Baby Time
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Friday Fun
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Librarians Film Screening (Registration Required)
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A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused
Cathedral of St John , 318 Silver Ave SW , Albuquerque
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Sunday May 3
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š Events Nearby
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Ageless Grace
Ignacio Community Library , 470 Goddard Avenue , Ignacio
10:00 am -
ICL Knitters Group
Ignacio Community Library , 470 Goddard Ave , Ignacio
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San Juan Varsity Baseball @ Bayfield
Bayfield High School , 800 Co Rd 501 , Bayfield
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MarioKart Tournament
Ignacio Community Library , 470 Goddard Avenue , Ignacio
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is a warning to all our neighbors in lower Florida River Estates.
We have several LARGE MTN LIONS running around the neighborhood. We had a huge one last night that almost got someone's little cat....I ran it off,ā¦ (Nextdoor Florida River Estates) - Update: The fire near Red Canyon Trail and Copper Rim Trail is contained.
Crews remain on scene. An investigation will follow. Please continue to avoid the area and give emergency personnel room to work. More informationā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Durango. Apply here.
- Harvest Midstream Company posted a job opening for 26-071.B - Operator - Plant Control Board 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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