A new Colorado bill honors the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s connection to ancestral land. The Four Corners Freight Rail project is approved for next steps. Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett discusses the 2025-2026 academic year with Farmington Municipal School Superintendent Cody Diehl and Safety and Security Supervisor Dale Bode. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Durango Motor Company.

The Farmington Public Library Book Sale returns with deals for book lovers. Find out when! The San Juan County Fair and Carnival brings music, vendors, and shows to McGee Park. And the San Juan College Native American Center Navajo Song and Dance features family fun and cultural performances. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Distill Beer Wine and Spirits.

Terry Corburn of Four Corners Equine Sanctuary has sheltered, rehabilitated, and found forever homes for horses for more than two decades. Compassionate trainers like Katie Johanson and community donors are largely responsible for the region’s only licensed horse rescue, and the impact on the lives of these animals is immeasurable. By Paige Sparks. This story is sponsored by Sunray Park & Casino and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College.

The Connie Mack World Series championship is back at Ricketts Park for its 60th year. Support indigenous artists and shop handmade goods at a local arts and crafts fair. And Aztec’s Music at the Museum series continues with a Durango-based jazz band. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Three Rivers Brewery.

The baton has dropped. The overture nears its end, but you still have time to catch the musical magic that is the 39th annual Music in the Mountains Festival through Aug. 3. By Deborah Uroda. This story is sponsored by Durango Motor Company and Dunkin Donuts.