Our Shared Currents is a 3-part series exploring human relationships along Southwest Colorado’s waterways. These stories of unexpected commonalities go beyond traditional boundaries and competing demands. In this first episode, we learn how water systems and local wildlife connect the Rio Grande and Colorado River basins. The San Juan-Chama Project, a major transmountain diversion originating in the South San Juans and funneling water underneath the Continental Divide, is a critical lifeline for communities in New Mexico. People and nature are uniquely bound together across the Divide by these shared waters.

By Christi Bode

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This story is supported by the Greater Good Science Center and Colorado News Collaborative.

Mark Baisley, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate against John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent.

By Rachel Hughes

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Jeff Bridges, a Democrat, is running for state treasurer against Kevin Grantham, a Republican.

By Rachel Hughes

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Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, is running for governor against Phil Weiser, a Democrat, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to interview.

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By Rachel Hughes

Before mountain biking caught on, Farmington already had a race. About 25 riders lined up for the first Road Apple Rally in 1981. More than four decades later, the Road Apple Rally is billed as the oldest continually running mountain bike race in the United States.

By Tanner Waite

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This story is sponsored by Durango Motor Company and Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Four La Plata County organizations are working to reach more young people. Episode 3 of “Our Kids. Our Community.” looks at the barriers between young people and youth services.

By Sadie Smith

This story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.

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James Wiley, a Republican, is running for secretary of state against Amanda Gonzalez, a Democrat.

By Rachel Hughes

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Kevin Grantham, a Republican, is running for state treasurer against Jeff Bridges, a Democrat.

By Rachel Hughes

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