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FLC Students Complete Zambian Water Project

Students get real world experience planning, designing and building water wells, bridges and solar energy systems to underdeveloped communities. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Fastsigns Durango.

August 26, 2025

How to Prepare for Fire Evacuations and Emergencies

Learn how to prepare for fire evacuations. Fort Lewis College seeks swag to share the school’s history. And World Atlas named a Four Corners town one of the most overlooked destinations in Colorado. Watch for more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

August 26, 2025

Durango Fire Settles Into New Station

New downtown Durango Fire facility houses engine, ladder truck, two ambulances, EMS Captain, with space to add additional crew. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Tafoya, Barrett & Associates.

August 1, 2025

Community-Centric Arts Hub Opens on Main Ave

A new art gallery with a community-storytelling focus opened in downtown Durango. Three Springs may get a fire station—voters will decide this November. And the Durango School District officially changed its name. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Crystal Mart.

August 1, 2025

Credit Union Branches into Durango

To mark its Durango opening, Sunward Credit Union launched a small business scholarship. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Durango Gelato Coffee & Tea.

August 1, 2025

Music in the Mountains Crescendos Toward Aug. 3 Finale

The baton has dropped. The overture nears its end, but you still have time to catch the musical magic that is the 39th annual Music in the Mountains Festival through Aug. 3. By Deborah Uroda. This story is sponsored by Durango Motor Company and Dunkin Donuts.

August 1, 2025

Weminuche Wilderness Turns 50

Spanning nearly 500,000 acres across the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests, the Weminuche Wilderness has an average elevation of 10,000 feet. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and Happy Pappy's Pizza and Wings.

August 1, 2025

Elizabeth Philbrick Sworn in as District 1 County Commissioner

Elizabeth Philbrick has been sworn in to fill the District 1 county commissioner seat. Join the Mountain Studies Institute for Forest Health Stewardship Day. And the La Plata County Fair returns at the beginning of August. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and FASTSIGNS Durango.

August 1, 2025

Public Radio Stations Face Uncertain Future

KSUT in Ignacio is one of three Colorado public radio stations to join a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order to freeze public media funding. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and FLC Center for Innovation.

August 1, 2025

Extreme Dry Weather Cancels July 4th Fireworks

Dry weather forces the City of Durango to cancel July 4th fireworks as a precautionary measure. Music in the Mountains brings a series of free concerts to Durango. And the Durango Fiesta Days Rodeo returns for its 90th anniversary. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

August 1, 2025

Growing Our Own”: $1.3M Plan to Train Local Healthcare Workers

Rural areas like Durango face a healthcare crisis: retaining a workforce, in particular support staff. In April 2o24, Axis Healthcare received a $1.3 million Opportunity Now Grant. To tackle the issue they plan to “grow our own”with local health-care partners to retain a local workforce. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by La Plata Economic Development Alliance.

August 1, 2025

DHS Grads Lauded for Climate Action

School districts climate literacy program recognizes students who show initiative on environmental issues. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and FLC Center for Innovation.

August 1, 2025

Return of the Annual “Driving” Tour

La Plata County invites you to the annual “Driving” Tour and Colorado Governor Jarid Polis launched a public dashboard that displays federal funding reductions across Colorado counties. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

August 1, 2025

Heartwood Cohousing Breaks Ground on Major Expansion After 25 Years

Heartwood Cohousing celebrated its 25th anniversary with a groundbreaking ceremony to begin phase two, a project that will expand the cohousing community with 14 new homes. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Payroll Department.

August 1, 2025

Construction Continues on Pagosa Springs Main Street

Project aims to improve downtown infrastructure, road surface, experience. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Dunkin’ Donuts.

August 1, 2025

Junction Creek Trail Access Limited This Summer Due to Construction

Expect delays and intermittent closures on the Junction Creek Durango Trailhead this summer as it undergoes construction, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show is just around the corner, and Durango-based band Desiderata is set to perform at Animas City Theater. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and San Juan Regional Medical Center.

August 1, 2025

Volunteers Needed to Document Durango's Growing Public Art Scene

The Durango Creative District wants volunteers for a special mission - mapping every mural, sculpture, and installation across the city. The Public Art Recon Mission will update the city's art inventory for the first time since 2015. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

August 1, 2025

Farmers Market Sprouts for Summer Season in Durango

The warm weather signals more than the start of summer; it also introduces the Farmers Market season. Support local farmers and small businesses and keep your dollars in the local economy. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sky Ute Casino.

August 1, 2025

Durango Invites Community Comment on Downtown’s “Next Step”

The City of Durango invites community to comment on the Downtown’s Next Step project, Southwest Safehouse celebrates its 40th anniversary with an event at Four Leaves Winery, and the Southern Ute Behavioral Health calls youth artists to submit artwork to be featured on a mural in Ignacio. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

June 10, 2025

Durango Residents Lead New Charity Effort

Former state representative Barbara McLachlan and retired Physician Mary Gerodetti hope to effect positive change on a hyper-local level. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and M&R Plumbing.

June 10, 2025

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