KSUT in Ignacio is one of three Colorado public radio stations to join a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order to freeze public media funding. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and FLC Center for Innovation.

Dry weather forces the City of Durango to cancel July 4th fireworks as a precautionary measure. Music in the Mountains brings a series of free concerts to Durango. And the Durango Fiesta Days Rodeo returns for its 90th anniversary. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

Rural areas like Durango face a healthcare crisis: retaining a workforce, in particular support staff. In April 2o24, Axis Healthcare received a $1.3 million Opportunity Now Grant. To tackle the issue they plan to “grow our own”with local health-care partners to retain a local workforce. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by La Plata Economic Development Alliance.

School districts climate literacy program recognizes students who show initiative on environmental issues. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and FLC Center for Innovation.

La Plata County invites you to the annual “Driving” Tour and Colorado Governor Jarid Polis launched a public dashboard that displays federal funding reductions across Colorado counties. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.