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On President’s Day weekend, Silverton turns Blair Street into a high-speed, high-stakes race course that includes fast horses and skilled skiers who negotiate hair-raising jumps and obstacles to compete for a total of $15,000 in prizes. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

Southwest Colorado nonprofits received a major funding boost! Find out how $5.2 million from the Southwest Community Foundation has made a difference. Fort Lewis College hosts the 2025 Confluence Water Seminar, featuring a keynote on Indigenous leadership in the Grand Canyon. Meet some of Durango’s most influential women during the Durango Women's Leadership Conference at Fort Lewis College. Book lovers, mark your calendars! Friends of the Library will host its annual spring book sale with great deals for a great cause. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings.

The 2005 Half-Cent Sales Tax is on the April 2025 ballot for reauthorization. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Stakeburgers.

DHS Career Connect introduces students to local business leaders, experiences. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and FLC Center for Innovation.

Bucking on the Rez, a short film by a Rocky Mountain PBS Journalist premieres at Fort Lewis College Submit your artwork for the 103rd Southern Tribal Ute fair logo contest And the Ignacio Community Library will offer free legal clinics. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Crystal Mart.

Sanctuary Founder Floss Blackburn hopes the move will help it better serve both Montezuma and La Plata Counties. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings.

Forget the Super Bowl, forget the Oscars, Durango’s real main event is Snowdown! A week of wild costumes, questionable contests, and just the right amount of chaos. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Dunkin Donuts.

A new salon has opened in Durango! Sanct Salon promises a holistic approach, find out what that entails. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino.

There’s still time to catch the end of Soup for the Soul. Grab a bowl of soup while supporting end-of-life care. The City of Durango will celebrate sustainable transportation during Bike to Work day and Commuter Challenge. See how you can participate. Silverton Skijoring is back this President's Day weekend. It’s an action-packed event for the whole family, except for your dogs. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and M&R Plumbing.

From cycling supremacy to the Snowdown royalty, and a parade that drew thousands, get the numbers behind Durango’s biggest winter celebration. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and FLC Center for Innovation.

The fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental pollution. Find out how you can shop sustainably for used clothing and sports gear at Durango Outdoor Exchange. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and FASTSIGNS Durango.

Don’t miss out on this month’s First Friday and a featured artist who will show you how to make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Brett Dennen returns to Durango for his annual Lift Series joined by local singer-songwriter Julianne Marqua. Merely Players gears up to present the premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s new play. Registration for the 2025 Dave Spencer SKI Classic is officially open! Don’t miss out on this incredible Adaptive Sports Association fundraiser. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

Anderson’s American speed skiing record will turn 19 in April. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

Snowdown 2025 has arrived! Find out what’s happening and how to join the fun. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and San Juan Regional Medical Center.

Hibbeler plans to make the demons an athletic, aggressive group. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino.

Miller Middle School welcomed the community to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after a series of challenging events. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

La Plata Electric Association opens applications for the Board of Directors election - find out how you can apply. Be WinterWise with top tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation this winter. Learn how you can help with snowtography studies this winter with the Mountain Studies Institute. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

From stricter phone regulations while behind the wheel to new child passenger safety rules, here are five laws that could impact you. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Hospice of Montezuma.

National Champions Riley Amos and Todd Wells meet students at Durango School District 9-R’s smallest school. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.

Purgatory Resort aims to improve guest safety along with Ski Patrol efficiency by using AirFlare technology. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Crystal Mart.