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People who protested the detainment of three Colombian asylum-seekers in Durango continue to voice outrage, disbelief, and disappointment at how they were treated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the demonstration earlier this week.

The protest is happening outside of the ICE field office in Durango after a man and his two children were detained Monday morning. Advocates say the family is seeking asylum and has an active case. There were reports that officials responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Laine Johnson, founder of Horsefly History Tours in Durango, Colorado. A former wildlife biologist and park ranger turned storyteller, Laine shares how she swapped tracking mountain lions for uncovering Durango’s untamed past. From ghost walks and Wild West tales to her spirited BOOze & Bites tours, Laine brings humor, heart, and a true sense of place to her work. Discover Durango’s wild side and learn how history, haunts, and local flavor come together in Horsefly History Tours.

In this episode of Dark Canyon Chronicles, host Steven sits down with ghost tour guide Joe Nelson to explore the haunted history of Durango and Mancos, Colorado. From chilling encounters at the Elks Lodge and Boot Hill Cemetery to eerie happenings in the Reitzman House and a historic schoolhouse, Nelson shares stories that blend mystery, history, and respect for the spirits of the Southwest.

With visitor centers and roads closed at Mesa Verde and other National Parks due to the federal government shutdown, KSJD’s Outdoor Report highlights ways to make the most of your time in the Four Corners — from local music and dining to art, museums, and community events.

Crews make progress on several Four Corners wildfires, but hot, dry weather and wind continue to fuel active fire zones in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

A controversial proposal to bring water from the San Luis Valley to Douglas County is now unlikely to become a reality. And the Perins Peak fire broke out late Tuesday just northwest of Durango.

Dozens of abortion rights supporters gathered in Cortez over the weekend. And the Ute Pass Fire broke out late Friday afternoon a few miles northeast of Durango, but is at least 80% contained.

Access to affordable housing is a growing challenge in most Western towns. Durango is hoping to ease its housing crunch by purchasing a hotel and converting it into apartment units. If successful, it would be the city's largest affordable housing project ever. Sarah Flower reports for KSUT and Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

Southwest Colorado is facing a housing crisis just like many other rural communities across the Mountain West. To combat the problem, local organizations in the region are building affordable housing developments. But the housing crisis is a complex issue, and additional housing inventory won’t solve it alone. For KSJD News, Lucas Brady Woods has this report.