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Several events are happening around Durango this week, including a weekend of on-mountain activities at Purgatory Resort with live music, après-ski parties, Telemark Telefestivus, and a V enture Snowboards demo day. The Powerhouse hosts its Power of Movement event celebrating the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 16th and 17th. Looking ahead, REMS Southwest returns to Durango April 14th and 15th wi...

Snowdown featured freestyle skiing events at Chapman Hill hosted by the Durango Winter Sports Club . The competitions included multiple age groups, with entry fees supporting local youth winter sports clubs and facilities. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Crystal Mart

Cortez Livestock has served Montezuma County since 1959, providing a place for local ranchers and Native American producers to buy, sell, and trade livestock. As family farms and ranches continue to decline, this longtime auction barn remains a critical part of preserving Western heritage and supporting local agriculture.  By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponso...

Manna Soup Kitchen has expanded its mission to address housing insecurity in La Plata County. The organization recently received a donated residential property with four units where tenants pay no more than 30% of their income in rent. Built in the late 1800s, the home has already seen improvements including driveway replacement, roof repairs, and radon mitigation. This year, Manna plans to remode...

What’s happening in Durango: From thrilling acrobatics to local art and community celebrations, there’s something for everyone! The world-renowned Peking Acrobats perform February 4th at the Community Concert Hall . On February 5th, Ska Brewing celebrates the Durango Independent Film Festival with a special Indie IPA release. The Rigamarole Art Exhibition opens February 6th at the Durango Creative...

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around Farmington this week. From a youth production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. to a major art exhibition celebrating Diné artist Anthony Chee Emerson, plus Broadway for Brunch and a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, there’s no shortage of ways to connect with the community. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at farmingtonlocal.news This story is s...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in key regions to help reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock while supporting long-term coexistence. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by FASTSIGN...

San Juan County Gymkhana has served local families for more than 40 years and recently reopened following closures tied to EHV-1 outbreaks. The youth rodeo program offers riders of all ages opportunities to learn horsemanship, build confidence and participate in rodeo events, while continuing to strengthen community connections across generations. By Tanner Waite. Watch this story at farmingtonloc...

Denkai Animal Sanctuary has received a $10,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation to help subsidize veterinary care for senior pet owners across the Four Corners. The funding supports income-based assistance for veterinary services and helps keep pets healthy and in their homes. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by  Choice Building Supply and Sk...

This weekly bulletin offers a quick look at what’s happening around Durango and the surrounding area. From Snowdown events to live music, open mic nights and community gatherings, the roundup highlights ways to get involved throughout the week. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and The Payroll Department .

This weekly bulletin offers a quick look at what’s happening around Farmington and at San Juan College . Events this week include a pickleball tournament benefiting student scholarships, live performances, family-friendly entertainment and a free multimedia lecture. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at farmingtonlocal.news This story is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Graff Ortho...

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents Constellations of Place , a powerful new exhibition rooted in the landscapes and layered histories of Southwest Colorado. Curated by Dr. Meranda Roberts (Yerington Paiute, Chicana), the exhibition brings together more than 60 works from the Center’s permanent collections alongside contemporary pieces by 13 Native American, Indigenous,...

A new documentary is shining a light on the power of local journalism and its role in a healthy democracy. Truth Be Told screened in Durango this week, hosted by COLab, marking the first stop on a statewide tour. The film explores how local news helps sustain informed communities and why its future matters. The screening tour was made in collaboration with the Colorado News Collaborative, a nonpro...

Snowdown is right around the corner with a brand-new theme and a big surprise for this year’s parade. Durango City Council locks in key decisions on 2026 lodgers’ tax funding, and your old Christmas tree can be recycled into mulch.  By Sadie Smith.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-prepares-for-47th-annual-snowdown   This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Ass...

Farmington is entering a year of growth and transition, with a new Exceptional Community Hospital set to open early this year and plans underway to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary in 2026 through a yearlong “Farmington 125” community celebration. The city will also see a leadership change, as City Manager Rob Mayes retires in June 2026 and Deputy City Manager Shaña Reeves is expected to ste...

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Chabad rabbis lit a public menorah in Durango in response to the Sydney terror attack that killed 15 people, including their colleague Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The event was one stop on the Hanukkah in the Rockies tour, with four Chabad rabbis traveling across the Western Slope to bring the warmth and light of the celebration to mountain communities. Each menorah lighting was de...

On December 13th, M&R Service hosted “The Corndog Classic” charity event. The purpose of this annual competition is to raise money to purchase hoodies for the children of the Boys and Girls Club of San Juan county. Formerly known as “Lift for Gifts”, previous M&R Service sponsored competitions followed a simple powerlifting format of Benchpress, Barbell Squat, and Deadlift. This year, howe...

The City of Cortez seeks nominees for city council. Ring in the new year at the Great Four Corners Glitter-Shuffle Groove-a-Thon and End-of-Year Sparkle-Blast DJ Party. And the City of Cortez sales and use tax rate will decrease starting Jan. 1, 2026. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes.  Watch this story at  www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/cortez-residents-are-invited-to-shape-their-communi...

The Festival of Trees and Wreaths kicked off the holiday season in Durango and Cortez as a fundraiser for Community Connections and Our Own Lives . By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/festival-of-trees-and-wreaths-kicked-off-holiday-season   This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Kroegers Ace Hardware

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County seeks to raise $10 million to invest in early childhood development and care. Research for the council’s Strategic Investment Plan demonstrated a significant lack in available care in La Plata County and its effect on the local economy. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/childcares-effect-on-t...

Whole Foods Market may come to Durango as part of a plan to redevelop the Durango Mall site. Spine Colorado patients now have access to new spinal imaging technology. And Purgatory Resort announced its holiday event schedule featuring family-friendly activities and scenic winter experiences from December through the beginning of January. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes.   Watch this story at w...

“Best of Farmington” award nominations are open! The Dave and Friends Polar Plunge at Farmington Lake returns for its fifth year on Thursday, January 1st. And the City of Farmington seeks artist applicants for the 2026–2027 Art in the Heart Downtown Sculpture Exhibit. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. Watch this story at www.farmingtonlocal.news/newsstories/vote-for-farmingtons-best-business-no...

Pueblo Seed & Food Co . is a family-run organic farm and seed enterprise rooted in deep stewardship of land, seed, and community. Established in 1996 and now operating on irrigated acreage near Cortez, Colorado, the company grows a wide diversity of certified organic crops—open-pollinated seeds, chile peppers, varietal garlic, vegetables, legumes, and heritage grains—selling them as seeds, fre...

The Festival of Trees and Wreaths kicked off the holiday season in Durango and Cortez as a fundraiser for Community Connections and Our Own Lives. By Sadie Smith.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/festival-of-trees-and-wreaths-kicked-off-holiday-season   This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Kroegers Ace Hardware . 

The Dolores Public Library invites community members to craft, compete, and enjoy holiday festivities. Join LB Productions for a cozy night of holiday cheer at its Christmas choir concert and community sing-along. And the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado opened applications for the Meaningful Opportunity through Learning and Advancement Scholarship. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hu...