The La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan is a long-term plan that will be funded in phases using Conservation Trust Fund dollars, which the county receives annually from Colorado Lottery proceeds. The funds can be used only for acquiring, developing and maintaining new conservation sites or for capital improvements for recreational facilities on county-owned sites. Conservation Trust Fund dollars cannot be used for any other county projects or expenditures. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and FASTSIGNS Durango.

Students get real world experience planning, designing and building water wells, bridges and solar energy systems to underdeveloped communities. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Fastsigns Durango.

Learn how to prepare for fire evacuations. Fort Lewis College seeks swag to share the school’s history. And World Atlas named a Four Corners town one of the most overlooked destinations in Colorado. Watch for more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

New downtown Durango Fire facility houses engine, ladder truck, two ambulances, EMS Captain, with space to add additional crew. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Tafoya, Barrett & Associates.

A new art gallery with a community-storytelling focus opened in downtown Durango. Three Springs may get a fire station—voters will decide this November. And the Durango School District officially changed its name. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Crystal Mart.