The Durango Winter Sports Club hosted a Snowdown freestyle skiing event at Chapman Hill, featuring competitions for kids, teens, and adults. Entry fees from the event went directly back into local youth winter sports clubs and facilities, supporting course maintenance and athlete development. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Crystal Mart.

Manna Soup Kitchen has expanded its mission to address housing insecurity in La Plata County. The organization recently received a donated residential property with four units where tenants pay no more than 30% of their income in rent. Built in the late 1800s, the home has already seen improvements including driveway replacement, roof repairs, and radon mitigation. This year, Manna plans to remodel two units and replace exterior siding. Manna welcomes donations of building supplies, services, and financial gifts to expand the program. Contact Joseph Kuzma at 970-385-5095 or Marketing@Mannasoupkitchen.com. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.

From world-class acrobatics to local art and community celebrations, there’s plenty happening around Durango this week. The world-renowned Peking Acrobats will perform at the Community Concert Hall on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, February 5th, join Ska Brewing for the release of their limited-edition Indie IPA, celebrating the 2026 Durango Film Festival from 5–7 p.m. At the Durango Creative District, the Rigamarole Art Exhibition featuring recent Fort Lewis College graduates Megan Ronquillo and Felix Roberts opens with a reception Thursday, February 6th, from 5–8 p.m., running through February 27th. Looking ahead, Silverton Skijoring returns February 14–15 on Blair Street with high-speed winter competition. This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.

Durango cyclists joined a global memorial movement Saturday, organizing a solidarity ride to honor Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse shot and killed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on Jan. 24. The ride, inspired by Minneapolis bike shop Angry Catfish and partner cycling groups, aimed to raise local awareness about immigration enforcement as protests erupt nationwide. Just one day before the memorial ride, Durango High School students walked out of class Friday to join nationwide demonstrations against ICE activity, which has intensified under the Trump administration. This story is sponsored by Krogers Ace Hardware and The Payroll Department.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in key regions to help reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock while supporting long-term coexistence. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sunray Park & Casino.