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Hi Durango! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Agile's big HQ expansion could reshape Durango's aerospace job market
  • What United's new Houston flights mean for Durango winter travelers
  • Durango's Timberline Cowboys saddle up for a Front Range tribute

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 51.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Agile Space Industries Celebrates Durango Headquarters Expansion with Ribbon Cutting (spacenews.com) — Agile Space Industries has more than doubled its Durango headquarters at 820 Airport Road, expanding to about 40,000 square feet to support rapid growth and more local jobs. The project adds significant office and manufacturing space, including new cleanroom and testing capabilities, and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to Durango and La Plata County's growing aerospace sector.
   

2. United Expands Route With New Seasonal Flights (airlinegeeks.com) — Durango travelers will gain new winter flight options when United adds twice-weekly seasonal service between Houston and Durango-La Plata County Airport from December 19, 2026, through March 27, 2027. The route, flown on Embraer E175s, will connect locals to United's Houston hub while making it easier for visitors to reach Durango for ski trips and holiday travel.
   

3. 'A Cowboy's Legacy' to honor life of rancher Tom Hatton (gazette.com) — Durango duo The Timberline Cowboys will bring their Four Corners ranching stories and Western music to the "A Cowboy's Legacy" show near Pikes Peak on Sept. 12. The evening blends cowboy poetry, regional history, and performances by award-winning Western artists, honoring late rancher Tom Hatton while showcasing the culture many Durango-area ranchers and cowhands still live every day.
   

4. Visiting Pagosa Springs: A southwest Colorado getaway known for hot springs, vast forests, and more (denvergazette.com) — If you're looking for a quick escape from Durango, this guide spotlights nearby Pagosa Springs, from its famous hot springs to surrounding forests and ski terrain. It also notes Chimney Rock National Monument's location between Durango and Pagosa, giving locals ideas for day trips, outdoor adventures, cultural stops, dining, and lodging just a few hours away.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • ICL Knitters Group →
    Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave, Ignacio
    1:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Idea Lab Classes
    Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Cross Country @ Lake County Invitational
    Bayfield High School Leadville, CO 80461, USA
    8:00 am
  • Repair Cafe
    Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Returning to work shouldn't mean the end of your breastfeeding journey!
    Workplace Lactation Week honors parents balancing careers and family. In Colorado, you have the right to a private space (not a bathroom) and break… (Nextdoor )
  • I would like to give Target Rental here in Durango one of the best reviews a company can get from a very satisfied customer!
    They go way beyond my expectations Of taking care of a one person customer, up to the largest companies! Thank you for restoring my faith in today… (Nextdoor Rafter J)
  • Durango Big Picture High School posted a job opening for Cook/Custodian, Big Picture High School, .6875 FTE in Durango. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time 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

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