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Durango, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Durango! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Where Durango city staff will work while the new City Hall rises
- How Durango Devo grew from a scrappy idea to 1,000 kids
- Why this national travel guide singles out Durango for family fun
Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Friday: A couple of p.m. t-showers, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. City of Durango enters lease with Fort Lewis College ahead of City Hall construction (durangoherald.com) ā Durangoās Prosperity Office is moving into Fort Lewis Collegeās Center for Innovation under a new oneāyear sublease, part of preparations to build a new City Hall at 201 E. 12th St. Community Development and Engineering staff are also slated for temporary relocation, likely with Axis Health System, while construction proceeds. These moves aim to keep city services running and deepen local partnerships. 
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2. The Long Game: 20 years of Durango Devo (durangoherald.com) ā Durango Devo, the hometown youth cycling nonprofit, is marking 20 years of getting local kids on bikes and shaping a community-wide riding culture. The program now serves about 1,000 riders a year, fuels local trails and events, and has quietly produced world-class racers while focusing on fun and lifelong cycling. A public 20thāanniversary celebration is planned for October 16ā18. Ā Ā Ā
3. Best Small Towns for Families to Visit (yourteenmag.com) ā Durango is highlighted as a standout small-town getaway for active families, with historic downtown attractions and easy access to hiking, biking, rafting, and winter sports. The guide also compares Durango with other U.S. small towns, helping you match your familyās interests and budget to the right destination. Ā Ā Ā
4. Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 10, 2026 (va.gov) ā Veterans looking to work in Durango will find a Protective Security Officer position with Constellis listed among this weekās nationwide job openings. The roundup also shares virtual job fairs, VA career resources, and other veteran-focused employment opportunities across the country. Ā Ā Ā
5. Park City, Utah Ranked One Of The Best Mountain Towns To Live In (star981.com) ā A new Travel + Leisure ranking of the best U.S. mountain towns to live in includes Durango alongside places like Jackson, Breckenridge, and Truckee. The list emphasizes yearāround outdoor access, schools, health care, and amenities, underscoring Durangoās appeal to people seeking a permanent mountain lifestyle rather than just a skiāvacation base. Ā Ā Ā
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CREW TRAINING
Bayfield Middle School Bayfield, CO 81122
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Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
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Freshman Day
Bayfield High School , 800 Co Rd 501, Bayfield, CO 81122, USA
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Fancy Fingernails Senior Day
Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
1:00 pm
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Waterfall out in la plata canyon.
Refreshing in this heat. My pictures DO NoT do you justice!!!! Itās way bigger in person. (Nextdoor Avenida Del Sol/Ella Vita) - Brother Bear returned last night just to meander across my front yard.
Couldn't see if it was really the same one since I didn't see the ear tags but assume it was. (Nextdoor Downtown Durango)
- Midas Hospitality, LLC posted a job opening for PM Shuttle Driver and Lobby Attendant for Holiday Inn & Suites in Durango, CO in Durango. Apply here.
- Jaybird Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Durango. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durango here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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