Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County recently laid the foundation for its seventh home in May with the help of student volunteers from Indiana State University. This story is sponsored by Ute Mountain Casino and Keesee Motors

At the first of two debates for the 3rd Congressional District Republican Primary, the two Republican candidates, Don Coram and Lauren Boebert, debated policy issues, gun rights, and water issues. Sky Ute Casino hosted the debate. This story is sponsored by 2180 Lighting and Design Studio and Man Cave Barber

The Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe has set an ambitious goal to build enough solar farms to sell 500 million megawatts of electricity to utility companies in three states, and the tribe is looking for investment partners to finance the ambitious goal. This story is sponsored by Big-O Tires and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware

The Aztec Museum complex houses one of the finest collections of authentic western Americana in the country. Tour a dozen structures in the “Village,” among them a doctor’s office, general store, black smith and foundry, Aztec’s first jailhouse, and the old Cedar Hill Church. The Museum also offers a summer concert series. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Distil Beer Wine Spirits

Stalking the elusive wild morel mushroom happens in the springtime here in the Southwest, usually in a thick of old cottonwoods, where they like to grow in the newly dead roots of the trees along the Pine River. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Pops Truck and RV Center and Boons Family Thai Barbecue

This week's Roundup covers the pending fire restrictions, a car rally stays overnight in Cortez on June 12, and watch for street-striping equipment in town. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto and FASTSIGNS

Get ready to celebrate the Ute Mountain Casino's 30th anniversary – it's 'Still the One' for gaming, dining and serving as central headquarters for visitors who want to explore Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners Region. This story is sponsored by the LOR Foundation and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

While thousands of bicycle riders and their families will arrive in Durango Memorial Day Weekend to ride in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic or watch cyclists race the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad over three mountain passes to Silverton, hundreds of others across the world will be riding Hermosa Valley leg of the race without rolling a wheel into town. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware, Choice Building Supply, and Ace Hardware of Farmington

Wendy is no longer letting her weight interfere with her life and her goals. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have given her the tools to not only lose the weight, but maintain it as well.

As director of the Methodist Thrift Store in Cortez, Kelly Ayers saw firsthand how many perfectly good, but used clothing wound up in the landfill. She decided to do something about it! This story is sponsored by the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley and Keesee Motors