Podcast Episodes

Sonic Booms, Learning Through Failure, and Freedom to Be

Durango’s Hive buzzes with energy as young people participate in after-school programs, art and music workshops, and work with mentors to learn to express themselves, build confidence, and find commu…

Published on 11 hours ago

Faster Emergency Response for the Price of a Coffee

Durango Fire and Rescue seeks voter support for a property-tax increase to fund a new fire station in Three Springs. Durango Fire Protection District Fire Chief Randy Black says the station could sav…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

Durango Open Studio Tour Connects Art Lovers with Artists

Explore artist studios and connect with local artists at the 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour. Authors, writers, and literature lovers are invited to Durango Public Library’s Literary Festival. And the …

Published on 3 days, 11 hours ago

Colorado’s Champion Trees

Some of Colorado’s most magnificent trees are growing right here in Southwest Colorado. The Colorado Tree Coalition has documented more than 800 of these Champion Trees. By Sadie Smith.

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Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago

New Location for Apple Days Festival

The 17th Annual Apple Days Festival will be at a new location this year. West Coast swing dancers from across the Four Corners are invited to learn from champion-level dancers at Swing Days Ablaze. A…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Modern Navajo Weaving Disrupts What You Know

This week's News Roundup explores an exhibit of historical and contemporary Navajo weavings that will change the way you think artistic craft. Build-a-Palooza? What is it? And join the Bike Parade in…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Durango Pickleball Tournament Raises Thousands for Dementia Care

The Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association held its annual Pickleball Tournament at Schneider Park. The Tournament raised funds to benefit the Durango Dementia Coalition. By Sadie Smith. 

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Fort Lewis Takes a Shot at Regional Nursing Shortage

Fort Lewis College has welcomed its first cohort of nursing students with the opening of its new nursing hall. The program addresses  the regional nursing shortage. By Sadie Smith.

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Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Seeks Tax Increase

The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District seeks voter support for a tax increase. The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency invites the community to learn about solar energy at its Beyond S…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rock Crawlers Conquer Chokecherry Canyon

During the  2025 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals on Sept.5-7 in Chokecherry Canyon at Brown Springs, competitors from across the country tackled rocky ledges, massive drops, and boulder-strewn ascent cours…

Published on 4 weeks ago