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What is the power of photography?  Colorado Photography Week runs Nov. 14-22 in Durango and surrounding communities. The schedule includes exhibits, workshops, socials and photographer talks, along with the Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown, where five professional photographers present their work to a live audience at Fort Lewis College. Learn more at ColoradoPhotoWeek.org . By Freewheel Studios...

San Juan County teams chase state titles as the high school football playoffs open Friday, Nov. 6. Navajo Prep and Kirtland Central host first-round games. Farmington High School travels to Albuquerque for a rematch with Sandia. Bloomfield and Piedra Vista, ranked No. 1 in 4A and No. 2 in 5A, earned first-round byes and will skip ahead to the second round. Flood relief continues at McGee Park and...

Historic flooding that began Oct. 22 forced hundreds of San Juan County families from their homes and left behind millions of dollars in damage. In the days since, the community has shown up. Farmington Municipal Schools turned two Monday night games into fundraisers, the American Red Cross opened a shelter at McGee Park, and volunteers filled thousands of sandbags to prepare for more storms in th...

Pagosa Springs and surrounding communities grapple with new climate extremes. Two historic floods combined with two erratic wildfires in Archuleta County within a 14-month window leaves local leadership re-considering emergency response tactics and floodplain management. The San Juan River peaked at 15.02 feet on the morning of Oct. 23, edging out last year’s record of 12.82 feet in October 2025....

High school students from Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio tried plumbing, electrical and HVAC work at a Building Trades Career Day on Oct. 21 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative organized the event to show students trades they may not see in school. By Sadie Smith Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard &...

Halloween weekend in Durango includes a Halloween comedy show with Caro Gomez at the Black Heron Lounge, The Rocky Horror Show at the Durango Arts Center , and Downtown Children’s Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m.  By Sadie Smith Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Mercy Sports Medicine .

Durango DEVO marked its 20th anniversary Oct. 16-18 with races, a park celebration and an evening gala at Durango Mesa Park. What began as a middle school club has grown into a youth cycling program that has served thousands of young riders. By Josh Stephenson Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea .

In a rural region with little public transit and few ride-share options, Grant Allred, general manager and dealer principal of Webb Toyota , says his industry sells freedom. The family business behind Webb Automotive Group dates to 1927 and will mark 100 years in 2027, with a fifth generation prepping to take over. By Tanner Waite Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS F...

Sunray Park and Casino’s "Thir13en Horrors at the Haunted Stables"   runs Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31. Kirtland Central High School closes its regular football season at home on Friday, Oct. 23, hoping for a deep 3A playoff run, and two-time defending 4A champion Bloomfield High School also plays at home. WeBe Racing wraps up its season this weekend, Oct. 24-25, at Aztec Motocross. By Tanner...

The Durango Winter Sports Hall of Fame inducts Paul Folwell, “Dirty” Don Hinkley and Ron Klatt on Thursday. Fort Lewis College Homecoming is underway and wraps up Saturday, Oct. 24, with the Skyhawks taking on CSU Pueblo. And, the first Kinteel Freedom Swing Golf Tournament tees off Sunday, Oct. 25. By Sadie Smith Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Durango Pizza and Durango Ge...

The Colorado Democratic Party’s “Our Future. Our Colorado.” bus tour stopped at Fort Lewis College in Durango on Saturday, Oct. 17. U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow and Attorney General and Democratic nominee for governor Phil Weiser spoke to supporters, along with other state and local candidates. By Sadie Smith Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casi...

Naomi Riess , a Republican, is running for Colorado House District 59 against Katie Stewart, the Democratic incumbent.  By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections

Katie Stewart , the Democratic incumbent for Colorado House District 59, is running for reelection against Naomi Riess, a Republican.  By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections

For more than 10 years, Jamie Church has invited Farmington to sit down for a free cup of coffee. Now the Farmington Chamber of Commerce CEO has turned those gatherings into her first book, “Over a Cup of Coffee: Creating Community One Cup of Coffee at a Time.” Church shares what those coffees have become and why she believes any community can do the same. The book is available on Amazon and at ja...

After 20 years of building Shaw Solar in Durango, founder John Shaw chose to transition the company to an employee-owned worker cooperative, giving 14 employees the opportunity to become owners.  With financing support from First Southwest Bank, the company created a path to preserve local jobs, share ownership and build a stronger future for the people who helped make the business successful.  [L...

Fort Lewis College’s women’s golf wrapped up its fall season under new head coach Todd Henderson. Henderson says the fall gave the team a foundation to build on in the spring. By Kate Moores Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Mercy Sports Medicine   and the Payroll Department .

Montezuma County voters will decide two lodging tax increases this November, and which one appears on your ballot depends on where you live.  The tax is paid by visitors booking hotels, motels, campgrounds and short-term rentals. If approved, the increase would take effect Jan. 1, 2027. By Sadie Smith Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Builders First Source and Breaking Wax Tr...

Daryl Crites, the Republican incumbent for La Plata County surveyor, is running unopposed this November.  By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections

John Hickenlooper , the Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate, is running for reelection against Mark Baisley, a Republican. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections

Elizabeth Philbrick, the Democratic incumbent for La Plata County commissioner, is running unopposed this November.  By Rachel Hughes Watch more interviews and election content at LNN.news/elections

Amanda Gonzalez , a Democrat, is running for secretary of state against James Wiley, a Republican. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections

Phil Weiser , a Democrat, is running for governor against Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to interview.  By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections

Durango Devo celebrates 20 years with a weekend of events. The Chili Chase pairs a trail run with a chili cookoff on Saturday. And, the La Plata County Humane Society hosts Puppies and Pumpkins on Sunday. Watch for details! By Kate Moores Watch this story at LNN.news This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and the Payroll Department .

Our Shared Currents is a 3-part series exploring human relationships along Southwest Colorado’s waterways. These stories of unexpected commonalities go beyond traditional boundaries and competing demands. In this first episode, we learn how water systems and local wildlife connect the Rio Grande and Colorado River basins. The San Juan-Chama Project, a major transmountain diversion originating in t...

Jeff Bridges , a Democrat, is running for state treasurer against Kevin Grantham, a Republican.  By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections