Nearly five hundred dogs strutted their stuff at the Durango Kennel Club’s Show at McGee Park in Farmington. Dozens of breeds and their handles traveled from across the country to compete in the four-day event. Categories included conformation shows, obedience trials, and rally trials. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Northern Edge Casino and Ace Hardware in Farmington

The Durango Airtanker base houses firefighting and support crews that serve as a shared national resource when wildfire breaks out. Firefighting efforts generally require collaborating with multiple agencies including the Bureau of Land Management along with state, city, and county offices. This season provided the opportunity for the base to host its first “fly-in” since the pandemic. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Sky Ute Casino

Durango School District 9-R’s summer food program began this week for all children and young adults to ensure there’s lunch for everyone. Pueblo Community College has announced a new accreditation for it’s Nursing Program, and tickets for this year’s Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit opens this July. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ

As temperatures rise, menus are changing to cater to the summer season. That includes drink offerings, which are attempting to serve refreshing rebuttals to the summer heat. Derailed Pour House General Managers Morgan Kirkpatrick and Grant Gibson join us to talk about creating the perfect summer cocktail. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Serious Texas BBQ

A bill aiming to protect 76 miles of the Dolores River appears poised for passage. The measure was reintroduced this spring by Senator Michael Bennet after it ran out of time in the 2022 session. The legislation has bi-partisan support, including an identical companion bill in the House introduced by Representative Lauren Boebert. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto and Blondies Trophy Room