Some of Colorado’s most magnificent trees are growing right here in Southwest Colorado. The Colorado Tree Coalition has documented more than 800 of these Champion Trees. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by LOR Foundation and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

The 17th Annual Apple Days Festival will be at a new location this year. West Coast swing dancers from across the Four Corners are invited to learn from champion-level dancers at Swing Days Ablaze. And the La Plata Electric Association will host a series of free events this October. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Payroll Department.

This week's News Roundup explores an exhibit of historical and contemporary Navajo weavings that will change the way you think artistic craft. Build-a-Palooza? What is it? And join the Bike Parade in anticipation of Durango's selection as host of the 40th annual International Mountain Bike Championship. By Deborah Uroda, LNN Chief News Officer. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

The Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association held its annual Pickleball Tournament at Schneider Park. The Tournament raised funds to benefit the Durango Dementia Coalition. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

Fort Lewis College has welcomed its first cohort of nursing students with the opening of its new nursing hall. The program addresses the regional nursing shortage. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Sky Ute Casino.