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š± What the new San Juan fire restrictions mean for Durango campers
Durango, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Durango! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What the new San Juan fire restrictions mean for Durango campers
- How a 71-year-old with Parkinsonās wowed Durango with back-to-back marathons
- Why a Durango High grad just entered wrestlingās most elite hall
Also on today's calendar: Meet the local Author! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 49 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 88, low: 54.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Fire Restrictions expand to entire San Juan National Forest (usda.gov) ā Stage 1 fire restrictions will cover the entire San Juan National Forest starting just after midnight June 12, directly affecting Durango-area campers and recreationists. Open fires are largely banned outside specific approved devices, and smoking and welding are tightly limited. Officials cite extreme fire danger and recent abandoned campfires, and warn that violations will bring tickets. 
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ā¢ Grogin runs two marathons for Parkinson's in Durango, meets locals at Zia Taqueria (durangoherald.com) ā A 71-year-old endurance athlete with Parkinsonās just completed back-to-back marathons in Durango, greeting supporters at Zia Taqueria and running routes along Main Avenue and the Animas River. His cross-country effort is raising major funds for Parkinsonās research, and he connected with Durango resident and fellow Parkinsonās advocate Patrick Morrissey during his visit. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Durango man makes National Wrestling Hall of Fame (durangoherald.com) ā Durango resident and Durango High School alum Patrick Morrissey has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame with the Medal of Courage after a standout wrestling career and record-setting ocean row for Parkinsonās research. Heās now helping lead new endurance campaigns and a forthcoming documentary to further Parkinsonās awareness while staying rooted in the Durango community. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Durango
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The Sacred Tortilla with Laura Tohe - Facilitated by the Poet Laureate of Arizona ā
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Poetry as Narrative with Crisosto Apache - Facilitated by the Poet Laureate of Colorado ā
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Dig Into Reading ā
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Dancing with Uncertainty with Tommy Archuleta - Facilitated by the Poet Laureate of Santa Fe ā
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Re-sensing Home with Jake Skeets - Facilitated by the Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation ā
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Four Corners Poetry Festival ā
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Talking Gourd Poetry Circle - Facilitated by Art Goodtimes ā
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Yarn Meetup ā
City of Durango Events - Room 3
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Meet the local Author! ā
Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave, Durango
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Friday June 19
š£ Durango Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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NAU Volleyball Camp at Bayfield
Bayfield High School Bayfield, CO 81122
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Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
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AARP CO Homefit and LIvable Communities presentation, Ignacio, CO 6/16/2026 ā
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave, Ignacio
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AARP Program
Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
3:00 pm
Friday June 12
Tuesday June 16
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šŖ§ Patch Classifieds
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- POV: the forest is watching you.
Ranger Tosh may need a refresher on outdoor etiquette. Join The Rangers for the final Ranger Series class on Outdoor Etiquette. Weāll cover campsiteā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Just a heads up.
I received a post regarding the stationary bike I am selling. It was from a Tayla Tamera. We exchanged messages, and she asked if I accept Venmo orā¦ (Nextdoor Hermosa)
- Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Durango. Apply here.
- Midas Hospitality posted a job opening for Shuttle Driver and Lobby Attendant in Durango. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durango here.
š Nearby News
Bayfield
- Fort Lewis Mesa reunion to be held (durangoherald.com)
Ignacio
- Taiwan's opposition leader tours U.S. to defend her engagement approach to China (ksut.org)
- U.S.-Iran ceasefire on fragile ground (ksut.org)
- Call to Artists (ksut.org)
Mancos
- 10 Underrated Colorado State Parks With Big Views, Quiet Trails, And A Drive That Feels Totally Worth It (everafterinthewoods.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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