All are invited to the Third Anual Round Dance and Native American Arts Market Saturday, Dec. 7. The event, presented by 9-R Native American Education and Native American Parental Advisory Council, will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Durango High School. Come learn about the traditional dance and support local Native artists! Cold and flu season is firmly here, so it’s time to make sure that you and your loved ones are up to date on vaccines for the seasonal flu, COVID-19 boosters, and RSV. Make sure to consult with your primary health provider to see what ones are right for you and your family - and take advantage of La Plata County Public Health’s free and low-cost vaccine clinics. Visit Durango announced a proposal to merge with the City of Durango at the end of November. The proposed merger is intended to help further the mission of continually improving both the tourism experience as well as quality of life for Durango residents. The City of Durango will take over management of the downtown Welcome Conter in January as part of the merger. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Serious Texas BBQ.

Get into the holiday spirit with the 21st Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths Dec. 6th through 8th! Put on by Community Connections and Our Own Lives, it’s a family-friendly fundraiser you can bring the whole family to. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank.

A beloved Durango tradition, Noel Night, returns on Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Durango. Sponsored by 1st Southwest Bank and hosted by Local First, the event promises a day of fun with live music, s’more roasting, local shops and more! Find your holiday gifts and support local businesses this holiday season. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee, & Tea and Crystal Mart.

Despite delay, uncertainty, Skyhawks racers rallied to win multiple medals. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Fatsigns Durango and Crystal Mart.

For anyone planning on traveling out of the Durango La Plata County Airport this holiday week, be aware of the new remote parking program that is new this year for Thanksgiving Week. Annually the busiest week for the airport, a new shuttled remote parking set-up is meant to help reduce parking angst in the airport’s current lots. Make sure to leave plenty of time for your travels to accommodate finding space for parking and increased traffic overall. For nearly 30 years, people have got their pre-turkey gobble on at the annual Turkey Trot, held Thursday morning at Fort Lewis College. The event, presented by Animas Surgical Hospital, offers a 1-mile fun run and a 5-mile option to get the blood pumping and the community starting. Sign-ups are available online and on the day of, and volunteers are always welcome! The Manna Soup Kitchen’s Community Meal will be offered between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day with both to-go and delivery available - courtesy of the Vineyard Church. Enjoy a menu full of Thanksgiving favorites with the rest of the community on Thursday. Santa’s reindeer have gotten loose! Children 12 and under are invited to help find Santa’s reindeer at participating downtown businesses before the annual Singing with Santa event on Friday, Nov. 29. The first 50 to find six of reindeer will receive a free mug for hot chocolate at Buckley Park before singing in Santa and the lighting of the community Christmas Tree. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and M&R Plumbing.