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In today's newsletter:
- How strict would Durangoās proposed license plate camera rules really be?
- Which Durango arts projects just scored nearly $20,000 in city grants?
- Why Durangoās fire trucks now cost over a million dollars each
Also on today's calendar: A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 17 degrees. āļø Brr!
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 22.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Proposal would add guardrails and oversight on Flock Safety cameras in Durango (krqe.com) ā Durango city councilors are weighing a āProtect our Privacyā ordinance that would sharply limit how long police can store license plate data and when outside agencies can access it. The proposal targets Flock Safety cameras already deployed around town, responding to local worries about surveillance, data sharing, and potential use in immigration enforcement. A vote could come as soon as next month. 
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2. Durango Creates! grant program awards nearly $20,000 to creative projects (durangoherald.com) ā Durangoās lodgers tax is funding nearly $20,000 in Durango Creates! grants for eight local arts projects, with another $15,000 still available later this year. Funded events include the Durango Boxing Classic, a new bicycle museum space, the Dandelion Festival, Rotary Park concerts, an open studio tour, dance films, community sound baths, and the Four Corners Poetry Festival. Ā Ā Ā
3. Durango Fire Department sues firetruck manufacturers, alleging supply restrictions and price increases (kktv.com) ā Durango Fire Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against several major fire truck manufacturers, arguing that consolidation and pricing practices have driven engine and ladder costs to unprecedented levels. Local leaders say multimillionādollar trucks and yearsālong delivery times are straining taxpayer dollars, and theyāre seeking potential restitution without upfront legal costs to the community. Ā Ā Ā
4. Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season (durangoherald.com) ā Lake Nighthorse is now open for the 2026 season with limited FridayāSunday hours, expanding to daily operations on May 8 and motorized boating on May 15. Durango officials warn of summer-long roadwork reducing parking near the boat ramp, and encourage carpooling, checking updated hours, and exploring seasonal job opportunities at the lake. Ā Ā Ā
5. Colorado city has already canceled its 4th of July fireworks ā likely more towns follow suit (denvergazette.com) ā Durango has already canceled its 2026 Fourth of July fireworks because of ongoing drought conditions, though a full day of festivities, including a Dirty Dozen Brass Band performance, is still planned. With La Plata County drier than normal and many mountain communities facing even worse drought, residents should expect few fireworks shows across Colorado this summer. Ā Ā Ā
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Police Officer Physical Fitness and Written Testing
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Happy Brain, Happy Child
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Acoustic Jam
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Silent Book Club
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LEGO Club
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Kindergarten Readiness Play & Learn Workshop
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Great Decisions
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Tuesday Try It
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A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused
Cathedral of St John , 318 Silver Ave SW , Albuquerque
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Sunday May 3
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š Events Nearby
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Virtual Reality Beat Saber
Ignacio Community Library , 470 Goddard Avenue , Ignacio
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Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library , 470 Goddard Avenue , Ignacio
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Volunteer Fair
Pine River Library , 395 Bayfield Center Dr , Bayfield
10:00 am -
Volunteer Information Session
Pine River Library , 395 Bayfield Center Dr , Bayfield
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please take the steps to protect your house, life, and the bears we love.
Help keep bears away from Durango and prevent bear-human interactions. Thereās many steps everyone can take, an often overlooked one is bird feeders:ā¦ (Nextdoor North Durango) - COMMUNITY ALERT: On 4/14/26, at Brookside Park, I found in the brush, a large satchel filled with stolen mail & possible vehicle-theft items.
The 7 pictures show items that possibly were stolen from vehicles. As to the stolen mail and packages, they have been returned to 9 addresses, all inā¦ (Nextdoor North Durango)
- Stantec posted a job opening for Project Manager, CM/CI in Durango. Apply here.
- Fort Lewis College posted a job opening for Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball 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 NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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