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Durango Local News
Durango, Colorado Local NEWS is part of Local NEWS Network (LNN), a unique platform to produce and distribute local NEWS programming in communities across the USA. Check us out on TV @ Durango Cable Channel 15 & Purgatory Cable Channel 3, online at www.durangolocal.news or on one of our 10 digital displays around town and at the airport. News Producer - Deborah Uroda, Executive Producer - Laurie Sigillito
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Durango Local NewsReceding Waters: Pagosa Springs Moves from Rescue to Recovery
Pagosa Springs and surrounding communities grapple with new climate extremes. Two historic floods combined with two erratic wildfires in Archuleta County…
Durango Local NewsHigh School Students Explore Careers in Building Trades
High school students from Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio tried plumbing, electrical and HVAC work at a Building Trades Career Day on Oct. 21 at the La Plata…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around La Plata County | Week of Oct. 27, 2026
Halloween weekend in Durango includes a Halloween comedy show with Caro Gomez at the Black Heron Lounge, The Rocky Horror Show at the Durango Arts Center, and…
Durango Local NewsDurango DEVO Celebrates 20 Years of Youth Biking
Durango DEVO marked its 20th anniversary Oct. 16-18 with races, a park celebration and an evening gala at Durango Mesa Park. What began as a middle school club…
Durango Local NewsColorado Democrats Bring Bus Tour to Durango
The Colorado Democratic Party’s “Our Future. Our Colorado.” bus tour stopped at Fort Lewis College in Durango on Saturday, Oct. 17. U.S. Sen. John…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Oct. 20, 2026
The Durango Winter Sports Hall of Fame inducts Paul Folwell, “Dirty” Don Hinkley and Ron Klatt on Thursday. Fort Lewis College Homecoming is underway and wraps…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Naomi Riess — Colorado House District 59
Naomi Riess, a Republican, is running for Colorado House District 59 against Katie Stewart, the Democratic incumbent. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Katie Stewart — Colorado House District 59
Katie Stewart, the Democratic incumbent for Colorado House District 59, is running for reelection against Naomi Riess, a Republican. By Rachel Hughes Watch…
Durango Local NewsFirst Southwest Bank: Keeping Local Business in Local Hands
After 20 years of building Shaw Solar in Durango, founder John Shaw chose to transition the company to an employee-owned worker cooperative, giving 14…
Durango Local NewsFort Lewis Women’s Golf Finishes Fall Season
Fort Lewis College’s women’s golf wrapped up its fall season under new head coach Todd Henderson. Henderson says the fall gave the team a foundation to build…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Daryl Crites — LPC Surveyor
Daryl Crites, the Republican incumbent for La Plata County surveyor, is running unopposed this November. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Elizabeth Philbrick — LPC Commissioner
Elizabeth Philbrick, the Democratic incumbent for La Plata County commissioner, is running unopposed this November. By Rachel Hughes Watch more interviews and…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: John Hickenlooper — U.S. Senate
John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate, is running for reelection against Mark Baisley, a Republican. By Rachel Hughes Watch this…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Mark Baisley — U.S. Senate
Mark Baisley, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate against John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Phil Weiser — CO Governor
Phil Weiser, a Democrat, is running for governor against Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to…
Durango Local NewsOur Shared Currents: Where the San Juan & Rio Grande Meet
Our Shared Currents is a 3-part series exploring human relationships along Southwest Colorado’s waterways. These stories of unexpected commonalities go beyond…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Greg Lopez — CO Governor
Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, is running for governor against Phil Weiser, a Democrat, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to…
Durango Local NewsMaking Youth Services Easier to Reach - Our Kids. Our Community. (Episode 3)
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…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: James Wiley — CO Secretary of State
James Wiley, a Republican, is running for secretary of state against Amanda Gonzalez, a Democrat. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Kevin Grantham — CO State Treasurer
Kevin Grantham, a Republican, is running for state treasurer against Jeff Bridges, a Democrat. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and explore more elections…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Moni Grushkin — LPC Treasurer
Moni Grushkin, the unaffiliated incumbent for La Plata County treasurer, is running for reelection against Miles Walsh, a Democrat, who was unavailable to…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Cathy Seibel — LPC Coroner
Cathy Seibel, a Republican, is running for La Plata County coroner against Trever Nyx, a Democrat. Watch this interview and explore more election content at…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Trever Nyx — LPC Coroner
Trever Nyx, a Democrat, is running for La Plata County coroner against Cathy Seibel, a Republican. By Rachel Hughes Watch more interviews and election content…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Oct. 6, 2026
Carver Brewing Company turns 40 this week, volunteers are needed to restore Hermosa Creek, and the first Durango Marathon and Half Marathon takes over Santa…
Durango Local NewsYour La Plata County Ballot Is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know
La Plata County's general election is approaching. Here are key dates, drop-off locations and things to know before your ballot arrives. By Sadie Smith Watch…
Durango Local NewsCandidate Interview: Tiffany Lee — LPC Clerk and Recorder
Tiffany Lee, the unaffiliated incumbent for La Plata County clerk and recorder, is running unopposed this November. By Rachel Hughes Watch this interview and…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 29, 2026
Cowboy poets and musicians gather for the annual Durango Cowboy Gathering. Cafe au Play hosts a Halloween Costume Exchange. And the Harvest Festival Car Show…
Durango Local News40,000 Pounds of Food Donated to Durango Food Bank
Durango Food Bank was selected to receive 40,000 pounds of donated food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative…
Durango Local NewsWhat Youth Lose When Services Fall Short - Our Kids. Our Community. (Episode 2)
La Plata County's youth-serving organizations are working to keep up with rising demand, and the need continues to grow alongside them. Episode two of "Our…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 22, 2026
The San Juan Songwriters Festival brings Hall of Fame songwriters and rising voices downtown Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 24-27. Manna hosts its second…
Durango Local NewsHalf Coffee Shop, Half Forge
The Blacksmith Café isn't an ordinary coffee shop. One half is a café, the other half is a working forge. Nate and Jo Winkler opened the shop on Highway 160…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 15, 2026
The 40th Annual Chocolate Fantasia is Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Purgatory Resort hosts its…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Win Under Saturday Night Lights
The Fort Lewis College football team played its first home game under new stadium lights this weekend, beating Arizona Christian University 27 to 9 in front of…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 8, 2026
This week Durango has the Durango Fall Pride, the Economic Alliance Summit and a Dolly Parton karaoke tribute at the Durango Arts Center all on the calendar…
Durango Local NewsThe Players Behind La Plata's Youth Safety Net
Four organizations serve La Plata County's youth, each in a different way. Episode one of “Our Kids. Our Community.” introduces who they are. By Sadie Smith…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 1, 2026
The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally celebrates its 33rd anniversary Thursday through Sunday, September 3 to 6, with a packed schedule of events. On Friday…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 25, 2026
This weekend, Durango has the San Juan Brewfest, the Mountain States Cup Downhill Series Finale at Purgatory Resort and a late summer birding outing at the San…
Durango Local NewsMain Street Businesses: Farmington Commercial Space Turned Into Multi-Sport Complex
A former Farmington grocery store has become a hub for local youth sports, thanks to the Pennington family. The Penningtons have owned the building since the…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 18, 2026
On Wednesday, August, 19 EsoTerra Arboretum hosts Vinyasa and Vines, an all-levels yoga class paired with wine and cheese from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday…
Durango Local NewsNew Colorado Law Cracks Down on People Who Attract Bears
Colorado's "Negligently Luring Bears" law, House Bill 1342, cracks down on people who attract wild bears. The law lowers the legal standard from "intentional"…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 11, 2026
Durango Nordic and Durango DEVO host the city's first ever mountain bike biathlon on Saturday, August 15, at Animas High School. The La Plata County Fair wraps…
Durango Local NewsAztec Riverside BMX Track Breaks Ground This Fall
Aztec Riverside BMX aims to break ground this October on a two-acre, city-owned lot for a new BMX track, giving local children a home course instead of long…
Durango Local NewsMain Street Businesses: As Durango's Landfill Fills Up, One Business Has a Solution
Table to Farm Compost is a Durango based climate activist business that has been turning food scraps into compost since 2016. Co-owner Monique DiGiorgio was…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 4, 2026
The La Plata County Fair runs Wednesday to Sunday, August 5 through 9, at the fairgrounds. Durango Nursery and Supply is partnering with the La Plata County…
Durango Local NewsBeyond the Embers
Living in southwest Colorado means the risk of fire and flood is never far from home. First responders and firefighters are currently fighting the Rio Blanco…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 28, 2026
The Powerhouse Science Center hosts rock band ORA on Wednesday as part of its weekly Community Concert Series. The Durango Brewers Trail Series wraps up on…
Durango Local NewsFort Lewis College Joins Work-Based Learning Initiative
Fort Lewis College has been selected as one of five rural Colorado colleges to participate in CO-WIL, the Colorado Work-Integrated Learning Consortium. The…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 21, 2026
This week, Durango has a free outdoor concert, a boozy peach brunch and tickets on sale for an intimate songwriter festival. The Jon Stickley Trio performs…
Durango Local NewsFormer NBA Player Volunteers at Navajo Basketball Camp
Analyss Benally grew up in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation and went on to play Division I basketball at San Jose State before launching her professional…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 14, 2026
The City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free community celebration Friday, July 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center…
Durango Local NewsPagosa Improv Group Invites Residents to Laugh, Learn and Connect
Lickety-Split Comedy is a comedy and improv group based in Pagosa Springs, founded by veteran performers Karisa Bruin and Scott Morehead. After years of…
Durango Local NewsFarmington's Four Corners Musical Theater Stages Grease
Under the sandstone bluffs of Farmington, a professional musical theater company draws record crowds with its production of "Grease." Artistic Director Randy…
Durango Local NewsElmore's Corner Midweek Market Brings Local Goods Together
The Elmore's Corner Midweek Market is a new, weekly makers market running every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grange on Highway 172 between Durango and…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 7, 2026
This week, the Total Archery Challenge comes to Purgatory Resort July 10 through 12. The 72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show runs July 10 through 12…
Durango Local NewsMancos United's Summer Hub Supports Local Families
Mancos United started in response to tragedies the Mancos community experienced in 2021. From there, the organization worked to identify gaps in support for…
Durango Local NewsBurroFest Brings Community and Joy to Mancos
The Mancos BurroFest returned for its seventh year and drew in over 2,500 attendees for a day of art, food, music, and burros. What began in 2019 as a small…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of June 30, 2026
This week's roundup covers a packed Fourth of July weekend in Durango, including the annual Main Avenue parade and a free street dance featuring the Grammy…
Durango Local News96 Years Strong: The Ute Mountain Roundup Returns to Cortez
The Ute Mountain Roundup returned to Cortez for its 96th year bringing thousands of visitors and top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls to the Montezuma County…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of June 23, 2026
Durango has a packed week ahead with the True Western Roundup Rodeo at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, the Durango Youth Theater's production of Peter Pan and…
Durango Local NewsWhat’s Happening Around Durango | Week of June 16, 2026
The City of Durango accepts photo submissions through August 1 for the cover of the 2026 budget book. This week Durango also has a firefly viewing party at…