Events on this Day

Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We’ve been in continuous operation running train excursions on this 45-mile spur of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since then. There’s no cell service or Wi-Fi through much of the terrain so you’ll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.

The collegiate mountain bike national championship is coming to Purgatory Resort! Stay tuned for more details, and plan to be here for four days of racing with the best collegiate athletes in the country.

Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM at the VFW Post 4031. Donations of only $8 for adults, $7 for veterans, and $5 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds help support local veterans!

Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We’ve been in continuous operation running train excursions on this 45-mile spur of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since then. There’s no cell service or Wi-Fi through much of the terrain so you’ll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.

FREE - Tethered Balloon Rides Sat and Sun morning at the Launch Field after all balloons have taken off.   Public Parking is in the field on the south side of Hermosa Meadows Road; Hwy 550. Do not park on the launch field.    Please do not park oat the Animas Valley Elementary as school is in session Friday am.   Please do not park on Hwy 550   We suggest warm clothes, tennis shoes or boots, no flip flops or sandals   No dogs allowed on the launch field. No smoking on the launch field. Please remember all events are weather permitting.

The "centralized" wildlife portraits of Edward Aldrich provide a window into a world that most will never experience firsthand. He invites us to contemplate that world, acquainting ourselves with the wonder of the wild. "While I'm painting, I can recall the original experience that my composition is based on, letting that energy and my love for that animal hopefully inspire the viewer." The show continues virtually, and through October 31.

Fort Lewis College celebrates Native American theatre! FLC Theatre will perform 3 short plays exploring cultural traditions, origin stories, heritage, and belonging. All 3 plays are written and directed by Native Americans. In Wild Horses, a 12-year-old Tongva Native American girl from LA takes a fantastic journey, through the use of puppetry and imaginative characterizations, into her city and her family's history. Chief Tender-Foot has a problem… his feet! Is there a solution to his problem? Can 2 wily bison out-wit Buffalo Bill Cody? Find out in Buffalo Tricks.    Go to fortlewis.edu/theatre for more information. For tickets, go to www.durangoconcerts.com

Merely Players presents Men on Boats  A Grand Canyon Adventure by Jacklyn Backhaus   Tickets $30

It's back! BUT…it's different.   Due to COVID-19, we were unable to produce our 5 winning plays in 2020. They are included in our 2021 performances, so we get two years of winning plays in one show!    All's Will That Ends Will by Barry Wood (Lincolnshire, UK)  The Booth by Stephen Olson (Reseda, CA)  The Colonoscopy and Its Many Teachings by Greg Beattie (Lafayette, CA)  The Deal by Mike McGeever (Bloomingdale, IL)  The Last Deck Chair in the Resort by Lindsey Brown (Auckland, New Zealand)  Let's Talk Sex by Robin Rice (New York, NY)  Schadenfreude Doesn't Become You, Babe by Shawn Samuelson Henry (Davidson, NC) 

Live music out on the patio along with great food and drink specials all night long. Make sure to reserve your table!

It's back! BUT…it's different.   Due to COVID-19, we were unable to produce our 5 winning plays in 2020. They are included in our 2021 performances, so we get two years of winning plays in one show!    All's Will That Ends Will by Barry Wood (Lincolnshire, UK)  The Booth by Stephen Olson (Reseda, CA)  The Colonoscopy and Its Many Teachings by Greg Beattie (Lafayette, CA)  The Deal by Mike McGeever (Bloomingdale, IL)  The Last Deck Chair in the Resort by Lindsey Brown (Auckland, New Zealand)  Let's Talk Sex by Robin Rice (New York, NY)  Schadenfreude Doesn't Become You, Babe by Shawn Samuelson Henry (Davidson, NC)