It’s All Fun and Games for Snowdown 2025

Time to get your Ticket to Ride for Snowdown: The Board Game Edition: It’s Your Move! The kick-off party Wednesday, Oct. 9 marks the start of the festivities for the 2025 event, including the unveiling of this year’s poster. Don’t pass Go! and collect your $200 until you’ve marked key dates in your calendar, or you’ll be Sorry you missed it! 

For one day only, the Super Amazing Extraordinary Art Show is back in Durango! Started in 2009 by a group of local artists, make sure to stop by the Newman Building Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for an art show and sale featuring original artwork, cards, and more. 

After low application numbers, Fort Lewis College has announced a 3.45% increase in overall enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. Thanks to the support of the FLC Board of Trustees and community, the college worked to provide funding for students who saw aid drop due to the new FAFSA and expand the FLC Tuition Promise to help more students afford a college education. 

Prep your households for winter with the free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The event, held every two years by the City of Durango and La Plata County, allows residents and businesses to safely and responsibly dispose of hazardous household waste like batteries, paints, flammable fluids, and more. Large, commercial dops will be available Friday - sign up in advance. By Hannah Robertson. 

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This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.