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Durango, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Durango! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Durango’s The Garage got three months to fix its tax trouble.
- What happens next in Durango Beer & Ice’s liquor license fight?
- Mercy Hospital’s president is heading to a new Montana leadership role
Also on today's calendar: America's semiquincentennial at the Cathedral of St. John and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 88 and low of 41 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 44.
- Monday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Durango grants The Garage three months to resolve sales taxes delinquency (durangoherald.com) — A Durango bar called The Garage will stay open after the city granted owner Jennifer Kelley three months to finish paying roughly $11,700 in delinquent sales taxes. Following a business license hearing, Kelley agreed to a payment plan and says she’s overhauling her bookkeeping while working to improve the bar’s image as an open, community-oriented space. 
• Durango Beer & Ice Co. accused of operating without proper liquor license since 2024 (durangoherald.com) — Durango Beer & Ice Co. is under scrutiny from the city over allegations it has operated without proper liquor licensing since 2024, and the owner now has until July 7 to produce documentation. City officials questioned whether the Main Avenue business is properly licensed as a brewpub, while the owner insists he’s working with the state on a new license and disputes the city’s interpretation.
• Logan Health names Josh Neff as new president (hagadonenewsnetwork.com) — Durango readers may notice that Mercy Hospital’s current president, Josh Neff, is leaving to lead Logan Health’s major facilities in Northwest Montana. The story highlights his background in rural health, his leadership style, and his plans for building a strong, people-focused culture as he transitions into his new role this July.
📸 Around Durango
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LEGO Club →
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Death Cafe →
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Councilor Koso Office Hours - UPDATED →
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Community Development Commission Meeting (Hybrid Meeting) →
City of Durango Meetings Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers & Teams. - 949 E 2nd Ave Durango CO 81301
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Terrific Tuesdays: Pint Sized Polkas →
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Storytime →
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Historic Preservation Board Meeting (Hybrid Meeting) →
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Great Garden Series - A Native Lens on Gardening in the Southern Ute Community →
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America's semiquincentennial at the Cathedral of St. John →
Cathedral of St John, 318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque
11:00 am
Monday June 22
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
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DELC Charity Cornhole Tournament 6/21/26 →
Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 CO-172, Ignacio
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Excel Volleyball Camp at Bayfield
Bayfield High School Bayfield, CO 81122
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Summer Reading Special Program!
Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
2:00 pm
Saturday June 20
Sunday June 21
Monday June 22
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Estate Sale this Weekend.
Friday and Saturday, June 19-20. 1832 Crestview Dr. Lots of beautiful items. 8:00-2:00 or later each day. No earlies please. (Nextdoor Eastlawn) - Hey, we have Long Doo outside Agile Space Industries (820 Airport Road) today, along with the Ice Cream Lady.
Please stop by and grab some delicious food and a sweet treat! (Nextdoor Durango Airport)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Durango. Apply here.
- Fort Lewis College posted a job opening for Head Women's Golf Coach in Durango. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durango here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bayfield
- Carving out space for queer, Indigenous and two-spirited people in Ignacio and beyond (durangoherald.com)
- 7 Waterfront Rentals in Colorado That Feel Unreal (onlyinyourstate.com)
Ignacio
- How the U.S.-Iran deal turned out for Israel (ksut.org)
- Tick season is getting worse. Can managing deer help? (ksut.org)
- In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years (ksut.org)
Mancos
- Reports involve bears lingering in towns, parks, other public spaces, CPW says (the-journal.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: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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