Common Air is a weekly public affairs program hosted by Louise Snodgrass on KDUR Durango 91.9 & 93.9FM. Each week, the show brings local voices of Durango and Southwest Colorado to the airwaves to highlight the stories and work of our community.
You can listen LIVE every Tuesday at 9am by visiting KDUR.org (http://KDUR.org) — a community and college radio station located at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
On this episode of Common Air, host Louise Snodgrass is joined by Kathryn Waggener, Executive Director, and Jared Reed, Marketing and Programs Manager of Durango Creative District. They dive into their organization, The Durango Creative District, and the work they do in supporting our community's arts and culture.
Kathryn and Jared give us the background of the Durango Creative District and the function of a creative district. Every community's district is different, with different focuses and goals. In Durango, the goal is to support community vitality by supporting the artists that make it special. Kathryn shares information about the Lodgers Tax Arts and Culture Fund and the Durango Creates Grants. Jared discusses amazing programs, including First Friday.
Tune in to learn about all the good things happening at the Durango Creative District. Learn more at https://www.durangocreativedistrict.org/ (https://www.durangocreativedistrict.org/)
22 Sept 2026
Our Streets, Our Stories
Marissa Hunt, Co-Executive Director of Finance & Engagement and Chris Andrews, Co-Executive Director of Programs & Operations from Manna join us on Common Air this week to discuss their work and their upcoming Our Streets, Our Stories event.
Marissa and Chris discuss the real challenges many in our community face today and how Manna responds with services and programs that support the whole person, no matter the circumstance. With food services and wrap around supports, Manna provides meals, winter supplies, re-entry assistance, mental health support, and rapid rehousing.
In it's 2nd year, the community is welcome to join Manna for their Our Streets, Our Stories event to hear stories from individuals with lived experience and Manna team members. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the work of Manna but also understand the lived experience of the folks they serve.
Learn more about Manna at https://www.mannasoupkitchen.org/ (https://www.mannasoupkitchen.org/)
18 Sept 2026
A Fiber Festival Headed to Durango
In Southwest Colorado, wool is all around us. On this episode of Common Air, host Louise Snodgrass is joined by Ellen Sibelius Sibaylius and Kristen Mischker, both Board Members of the The Mountain and Valley Wool Association. Ellen and Kristen discuss the local fiber growers, the fiber artists, and their upcoming Fiber Arts Festival.
The Mountain and Valley Association's Fiber Arts Festival is coming to Durango for the first time October 3 and 4 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The festival traces its roots back to 1983 and celebrates natural fibers and traditional fiber arts with juried vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and live fiber animals including sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas and more.
Tune in to learn a little more about the world of Southwest Colorado fiber and get excited about the upcoming event!
Learn more about Mountain and Valley Association at https://www.mavwafiberartsfest.org/the-festival (https://www.mavwafiberartsfest.org/the-festival)
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