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Cowboy Tuesdays at The Diamond Belle Saloon Dust off those boots & round up your pals — Cowboy Tuesdays are back in town! Join us at The Diamond Belle Saloon, nestled in the historic Strater Hotel, for a genuine taste of the Wild West. Swing by EVERY OTHER Tuesday from Noon to 3pm, starting November 5th and running until April 15th, 2025! Experience a true Cowboy gathering in an open-mic format. Everyone is invited to share ranching and cowboy stories, poetry and music! “Belly Up” to The Belle for food and drink specials. We’ll see y’all soon! November 5, 19 December 3, 17 January 7, 21 February 4, 18 March 4, 18 April 1, 15 Free Event. The Diamond Belle Saloon 699 Main Ave | Durango, CO 81301 https://strater.com/

 An exhibition curated by Center of Southwest Studies Fellow and FLC graduate, Malorie King (Mescalero Apache/Diné) Exhibition on view: January 30-May 16, 2025 Reception: January 30 at 4:30-6:30 PM This exhibition will be held in the lobby entryway of the CSWS building. Free Center of Southwest Studies Fellow and recent Fort Lewis College graduate, Malorie King (Mescalero Apache/Diné), has curated a selection of artwork from the Center’s Museum collections as a culmination of a year of research and inquiry into creative expression of traditional Indigenous knowledge sharing and intertribal values. "At its core, this project represents reciprocity—our shared responsibility to honor the teachings of our elders, respect all forms of life, and contribute meaningfully to our communities. Just as Indigenous knowledge is rooted in values of kinship, gratitude, and community, each of us carries a cultural lineage that can inspire and guide us. Through this exhibition, I aim to honor the communities, mentors, and traditions that have shaped me, while planting seeds for a future where Indigenous voices and knowledge systems thrive." - Malorie King, curator Center of Southwest Studies swcenter.fortlewis.edu Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu or Malorie King, msking@fortlewis.edu

Dave Spencer Classic Registration for the Dave Spencer Classic is now open! The Dave Spencer Classic is both a downhill ski "race" as well as a competition to see whose team can raise the most money. So; ready, set, go! Assemble your team and start earning some coin in the name of Dave Spencer! There are, of course, sweet prizes for those teams that "win" either of the friendly competitions.The race will be held February 22nd at 9AM on the Nastar Course at Purgatory. All proceeds go to the Adaptive Sports Association. Free event. Adaptive Sports Association asadurango.com 970-385-2163

Community potluck and presentation by organic farmers and food entrepreneurs of new projects to be funded. Invitation to be part of making our region more resilient and sustainable with a celebratory community potluck, followed by presentation of the new projects that will be funded in the 2025 round of loans. Bring a dish to share and participate in the process of re+localizing our food economy for the well-being of all Feb 22 from 11:30 am to 3 pm Rec center 2700 Main St, Durango. Free to all. Four Corners Slow Money. www.fourcornersslowmoney.org info@fourcornersslowmoney.org

The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation on “Home Emergency Medical Skills” at 6:00 pm, February 24. Steve Bumpus, Paramedic with Durango Fire and Rescue, will describe and demonstrate actions you can take to address heart attack, choking, stroke and trouble breathing when every second counts. This event will be held at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 5:45 pm. For further information, please contact Tom at 970-844-4751.

Presented by the League of Women Voters of La Plata County, Great Decisions is an annual nonpartisan briefing book with accompanying discussion programs that cover eight foreign policy topics. (2/11: International Cooperation on Climate Change, 2/25: Artificial Intelligence and American National Security