The warm weather signals more than the start of summer; it also introduces the Farmers Market season. Support local farmers and small businesses and keep your dollars in the local economy. By Sadie Smith.  

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/farmers-market-sprouts-for-summer-season-in-durango  

This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sky Ute Casino. 

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The City of Durango invites community to comment on the Downtown’s Next Step project, Southwest Safehouse celebrates its 40th anniversary with an event at Four Leaves Winery, and the Southern Ute Behavioral Health calls youth artists to submit artwork to be featured on a mural in Ignacio. By Sadie Smith. 

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-invites-community-comment-on-downtowns-next-step  

This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q. 

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Former state representative Barbara McLachlan and retired Physician Mary Gerodetti hope to effect positive change on a hyper-local level. By Connor Shreve.

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This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and M&R Plumbing.

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Durango Transit offers free public transportation all summer,, celebrate Durango’s western heritage with the True Western Roundup rodeos every Wednesday,, and don't miss Gardens on Tour at the end of the month. By Sadie Smith.  

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This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates. 

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Current phase of expansion adds new gates, security checkpoint and baggage area by the end of 2026. By Connor Shreve.  

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After a scary and lonely battle with cancer, Val Russel, owner of the Flying Hatter, wants to use her experience to help others undergoing cancer treatment. Hats for the C Word gives cancer patients the opportunity to design a free custom hat. By Sadie Smith.  

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This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Crystal Mart.  

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The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the college’s next president at its meeting on April 11. Shotton formerly served as the college’s Vice President of Diversity Affairs and the Acting Dean of Student Engagement. She will be FLC’s first-ever indigenous president. By Ryan Simonovich. 

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Police were called to capture Irwin, a pet kangaroo, after he made his second escape this year. Concerts in the Park starts back up in June. And the City of Durango asks residents to be mindful with water consumption after a dry winter. By Sadie Smith.

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This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings.

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On May 15, Park Elementary students showcased projects celebrating Better World Week. As part of the EL Education (Expeditionary Learning) curriculum, a nonprofit that partners with K–12 public and charter schools to boost student achievement through a holistic approach, they engaged in service-based learning projects demonstrating how they contributed to making the world a better place. By Sadie Smith.  

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The TABOR and Gallagher amendments to the Colorado Constitution, along with several recent legislative tweaks to property tax law, have plummeted property tax revenues in La Plata County. Outgoing County Manager Chuck Stevens warns that county residents may have some tough choices ahead about the quality and quantity of services they want. By Deborah Uroda & Sadie Smith. 

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/lpco-residents-face-values-decision-in-near-future  

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