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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 San Juan College, and the Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit runs Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4-5, at the Farmington Civic Center.

By Tanner Waite

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This story is sponsored by CrossFit EMBR and Mercy Sports Medicine.

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 the forecast. Watch to see how neighbors are helping neighbors and where you can lend a hand. To donate or volunteer, visit sjcounty.net or San Juan United Way.

By Tanner Waite

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This story is sponsored by Fitness World and Quill & Quest Bookstore.

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. It marked the highest crest on record in Pagosa Springs since a historic flood in 1911.

By Christi Bode

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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

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This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Payroll Department.

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

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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

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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

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This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Farmington, Legacy Financial Advisors and Rocky Mountain Safety.

And presented by Four Corners Economic Development, the Farmington Chamber of Commerce and the Aztec Chamber of Commerce.

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 Waite

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This story is sponsored by Dickeys BBQ Pit and Express Employment International.

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

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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

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