The 30th annual Common Spirit Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament will return to Durango May 9th through May 11th. La Plata county Commissioner Martha Porter-Norton will deliver a keynote address to discuss the mental health crisis. And Manna’s Soup Kitchen will hold their 3rd annual plant sale on Mother’s Day weekend. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management conducted its fifth annual wildfire preparedness exercise. Find out how emergency personnel have honed their skills ahead of wildfire season. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and FLC Center for Innovation.

The Durango Wine Experience took place over the last weekend of April. Hosted by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, the event raised funds to support 10 local nonprofits. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Payroll Department.

The following promotional message is a special announcement from the Local NEWS Network about an exciting new partnership with Skidattl. The Local NEWS Network will put the icing on the Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament's 30th anniversary cake with a new augmented reality app that will help participants find soccer-field locations, restaurants, medical services and more. By Deborah Uroda.

Zia Taqueria has exciting plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Purchase tickets today for the iAM Music Festival. The Durango Chamber of Commerce seeks comment on a potential wage increase, and just in time for Mother's Day, Pagosa Springs has been ranked third among the best 'Mom-cation' destinations in the United States. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.