🌱 Why a judge shut down Durango members’ lawsuit against LPEA

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a judge shut down Durango members’ lawsuit against LPEA
• Want a stable, well‑paid water career based right in Durango?
• How Durango-area officers finally ended a two-year fugitive hunt

Also on today's calendar: A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A brief morning shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 33 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 64, low: 33.
• Sunday: Variable clouds, a t-shower, with a high of 69 and low of 38 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Lawsuit against LPEA dismissed (pagosasun.com) — Durango-area members of La Plata Electric Association just saw their lawsuit over LPEA’s exit from Tri-State dismissed with prejudice, ending the challenge without a trial. A district judge ruled that LPEA’s decision to take a discounted lump-sum payment of patronage capital didn’t trigger a required member vote under the bylaws, after legal costs exceeded $100,000.
   

2. New Fort Lewis College training program aims to create pathways to water careers (durangoherald.com) — A new Fort Lewis College training held Thursdays in May at the FLC Center for Innovation in downtown Durango aims to launch residents into well‑paid water operator careers. Partnering with the city of Durango and regional utilities, the free, hands‑on course includes site visits, mentoring, and clear pathways to local jobs and certifications.
   

3. Suspect apprehended after 2-year manhunt (westernslopenow.com) — After a two-year search, law enforcement arrested a wanted fugitive on a rural La Plata County property, with key support from the Durango-based U.S. Marshals office, Durango Police Department and Durango Fire. The multi-agency operation followed several alleged violent incidents and repeated attempts to flee, and the suspect is now booked into the La Plata County Jail on multiple outstanding warrants.
   

4. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Returns to Durango for 53rd Edition, Memorial Day Weekend Showdown with the Train (cyclingwest.com) — Durango’s signature Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is back Memorial Day weekend, May 22–24, with thousands of cyclists racing the Durango & Silverton train and filling local roads and venues. From Friday’s Buckley Park kickoff and parade to Saturday’s road races and Sunday’s gravel, mountain bike, and kids events, the weekend offers multiple ways for residents to ride, spectate, and celebrate.
   

5. Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement (durangoherald.com) — Durango residents are pushing a proposed city ordinance to tightly limit how police can use automated license plate reader data, even as a statewide bill to add similar guardrails has been withdrawn at the Capitol. City officials and police, including Durango’s chief, are now working with community members to balance privacy concerns with investigative needs, which could shape how these cameras operate locally.
   

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📸 Around Durango

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Durango

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 3

• A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused →
  Cathedral of St John, 318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 1

• Teen After Hours Hide & Seek →
  Durango, CO Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Into the Woods →
  Merely Players, 789 Tech Center Dr, Durango
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Police Officer Physical Fitness and Written Testing →
  Durango, CO Calendar
  8:00 am
• Into the Woods →
  Merely Players, 789 Tech Center Dr, Durango
  7:00 pm

Monday May 4

• LEGO Club →
  Durango, CO Calendar
  2:00 pm

Tuesday May 5

• Great Decisions →
  Durango, CO Calendar
  11:30 am
• City Council Study Session →
  Durango, CO Calendar
  2:00 pm
• Tuesday Try It →
  Durango, CO Calendar
  3:30 pm

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📣 Durango Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday May 1

• Idea Lab Classes
  Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
  1:00 pm

Wednesday May 6

• Cookbook Club
  Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
  12:30 pm
• Make Your Own: Mother’s Day French Toast
  Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
  4:30 pm

Friday May 8

• Camping trip to Mesa Verde National Park - Outdoor Ed
  Bayfield Middle School Bayfield, CO 81122
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It is all about Remington for me.
  I was so glad to pick him up yesterday again. I mentioned to kennel staff that he is putting on weight and he needs more exercise (or less food and… (Nextdoor Downtown Durango)
• Coming up next Thursday.
  Register here: https://www.forloveandbabes.com/event-details-registration/peri-menopause-101-may-7 For Love & Babes has partnered with One on One… (Nextdoor Rafter J)

• Agile Space Industries posted a job opening for Assembly Technician I in Durango. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Durango. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durango here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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