Fort Lewis College Professor Justin McBrayer has won a prestigious award from the Fulbright Program. McBrayer will spend a term in Italy both conducting research and teaching at the University of Genoa, Italy in 2025. This is the second time McBrayer has received an award from the prestigious Fulbright Program, which is “devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” McBrayer said the award will allow him to continue exploring the issue of misinformation and fake news. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Aztec Ruins National Monument has received $344,000 to assist with soil revitalization and erosion prevention - work began at the beginning of May. The New Mexico State Parks Division has opened a survey for the Navajo Lake State Park Management Plan, specifically regarding the San Juan River portion of the plan. And the Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that the Grandview Bridge switch will be postponed to the middle of the month due to delays in lighting at the Grandview Roundabout. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Distill Beer Wine Spirits.

Road work season has begun, with San Juan County repaving Road 6480 thanks to a $2 million grant. The project, which started two weeks ago, will proceed in three phases, each lasting 2-3 weeks, with detours and closures from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Join the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village's summer concerts every second Friday, starting June 7th and continuing through October 8th. For dog owners, the Durango Kennel Club offers a rattlesnake avoidance clinic on June 1st, teaching dogs to identify and avoid rattlesnakes. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Northern Edge Casino and Traegers Bar.

San Juan County is improving its services to newly released detainees from the adult detention center. A new reentry resource center at the detention facility includes a phone charging station, informational video and a brochure wall with relevant services. The center was a joint project spearheaded by Leadership San Juan. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Home-2-Suites and Boon's Family Thai BBQ.

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Business to Business Expo on Thursday, June 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Farmington Civic Center. The San Juan County Adult Detention Center recently celebrated the opening of its Reentry Resource Center. The Farmington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Young Professionals Network, is seeking hole sponsors for its annual golf scramble, Tees and Tunes, taking place on Friday, July 12th at the San Juan Country Club. The Colorado Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers that US Highway 550 will be closed to vehicles on Saturday, May 25th between Purgatory Ski Resort and Silverton for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Traeger's Bar and Boon's Family Thai BBQ.