Miller Middle School students will begin the school year in temporary locations due to fire damage to the new building, which has delayed its opening. The San Juan Brewfest returns for its fourth year on August 23-24, featuring over 100 types of beer and cider from more than 40 breweries. Safely enjoy the event with discounted designated driver tickets and various transportation options to avoid drinking and driving. The 26th annual Boggy Draw Beat Down bike race takes place on August 3rd, offering various race categories including a new one for participants over 65 and a family-friendly ride. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings and FASTSIGNS Durango.

La Plata County's Road & Bridge Department spans vast distances across Marvel, Durango, Ignacio, and Bayfield, ensuring crucial infrastructure remains safe and reliable throughout the year. Managing over 650 miles of roads, including both gravel and asphalt, their efforts encompass everything from grading and snowplowing to long-term planning based on traffic and community needs. Despite budget limitations, their meticulous planning, informed by traffic patterns and community needs, ensures essential routes remain operational and safe. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank.

La Plata County's Road & Bridge Department spans vast distances across Marvel, Durango, Ignacio, and Bayfield, ensuring crucial infrastructure remains safe and reliable throughout the year. Managing over 650 miles of roads, including both gravel and asphalt, their efforts encompass everything from grading and snowplowing to long-term planning based on traffic and community needs. Despite budget limitations, their meticulous planning, informed by traffic patterns and community needs, ensures essential routes remain operational and safe. By Sadie Smith . This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank.

Six new outdoor pickleball courts are open at Schneider Park in Durango. The courts are part of a handful of improvements to the park, including new bike racks, play area, lighting, and landscaping. Building the outdoor courts reflects the growing rise in popularity of the sport, across all ages, and the location makes it viable for visitors and locals alike to pick up a paddle. The courts are open from 7:30 a.m. until sunset and can be reserved for two dollars per hour on the City of Durango’s website. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Dunkin Donuts.

On Saturday, July 14th, the U.S. Highway 550 Grandview Interchange opened with traffic shifting from Farmington Hill to the Bridge to the Future. Colorado Department of Transportation warns drivers to add extra time as everyone gets accustomed to the new traffic flow. Registration for all Durango School District 9-R fall sports is open - the deadline for registration is August 2nd. The City of Durango has announced a change to its open records request policy to reflect the increase in requests. And a GoFundMe has been set up to support the Hurst family of Mancos after a fatal car accident earlier this month. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.