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.

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.

Durango Transit offers free public transportation all summer, celebrate Durango’s western heritage with the True Western Roundup rodeos every Wednesday, and don't miss Gardens on Tour at the end of the month. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

Current phase of expansion adds new gates, security checkpoint and baggage area by the end of 2026. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

After a scary and lonely battle with cancer, Val Russel, owner of the Flying Hatter, wants to use her experience to help others undergoing cancer treatment. Hats for the C Word gives cancer patients the opportunity to design a free custom hat. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Crystal Mart.