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. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sunray Park & Casino.

San Juan County Gymkhana, a longtime youth rodeo program that has served local families for more than 40 years, recently reopened following closures tied to EHV-1 outbreaks. The organization provides riders of all ages with opportunities to learn horsemanship, build confidence and participate in rodeo events, while continuing to foster a sense of community across generations. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware and Home 2 Suites By Hilton.

This weekly bulletin highlights what’s happening around Farmington from January 23-29, 2026. From a two-day pickleball tournament supporting student scholarships to live performances, family-friendly entertainment and a free multimedia lecture, this roundup offers a snapshot of events happening throughout the week. This story is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Graff Orthodontics.

"Truth Be Told," a new documentary highlighting the vital role of local journalism in a healthy democracy, began its statewide tour this week with a screening in Durango. Directed by Brian Malone, the film explores the importance of local news in strengthening communities and why its continued existence is critical. The screening tour is a collaboration with the Colorado News Collaborative, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to bolstering local journalism throughout Colorado. By Paige Sparks and Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and the FLC Center for Innovation.

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, however, the competition evolved into a Sanctioned United States Strongman (USS) event. All proceeds generated by the event were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of San Juan County. Thanks to this event, and the many sponsors from around the community, M&R service was able to purchase over 750 hoodies for the Boys and Girls Club of San Juan County. By Tanner Waite. This story is sponsored by Boon's Family Thai BBQ and Home2 Suites.