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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 NewsCommunity Gets First Look at Future Three Springs Elementary School
Families, educators, and community members gathered on Nov. 6 to get a first look at the designs for Durango’s future Three Springs Elementary School. The…
Durango Local NewsSanta Claus and Holiday Displays Coming to Downtown Durango
Durango’s 22nd Annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths display opens Monday, Nov. 24. Start off the holiday season with song at the Durango Business Improvement…
Durango Local NewsUnhoused Community Members Share Stories at Forum
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County hosted a forum at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in Durango, giving community members experiencing…
Durango Local NewsDurango Taxpayers Support Civic Services at a Higher Cost
La Plata County experienced a 47 percent voter turnout with about 21,000 ballots cast out of more than 47,000 active voters for the 2025 local elections. The…
Durango Local NewsCity of Durango Seeks Applicants for Housing Focus Group
The City of Durango seeks applicants for the Affordable Housing Planning Focus Group. Calling all Christmas elves and merry-makers! The San Juan Mountains…
Durango Local NewsFive Colorado Photographers Will Compete for No. 1
Five of Colorado’s best photographers will showcase their work at the Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown. The Durango art scene prepares for holiday markets…
Durango Local NewsDurango Has Work Ahead as International Mountain-Bike Championships Host
In 1990, the Union Cycliste Initernational held the inaugural world mountain bike championships in Durango. In 2030, the world's best mountain bike riders will…
Durango Local NewsThe Impact of One Cent on County Services
La Plata County operates on revenues based on a tax rate set more than 40 years ago. With rising costs of services and supplies, the county commissioners say…
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Traveling from Albuquerque to Durango Just Got Easier
Greyhound expanded its services in the Four Corners Region with a new bus route. Best of Fest 2025 showcases the best short films from the Durango Independent…
Durango Local NewsAerial Acrobatics Take Flight in Durango
San Juan Circus is a Durango aerial studio that offers classes for acrobats of any skill level as well as performances at public events, private parties, and…
Durango Local NewsDurango Schools Await Ballot Decision on Free Meals Program
In 2022 voters passed proposition FF, the Healthy School Meals for All program, which funded free school meals for all students regardless of household income…
Durango Local NewsWomen in Ag Conference Comes to La Plata County
Join Three Springs 19th Annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Durango Friends of the Library will host its third book sale of 2025…
Durango Local NewsWhat If a Spellbook Suddenly Came to Life?
What would happen if a book of spells came to life? Find out at San Juan Circus’ aerials and acrobatics shows on Friday, October 31. The Young Professionals of…
Durango Local NewsSonic Booms, Learning Through Failure, and Freedom to Be
Durango’s Hive buzzes with energy as young people participate in after-school programs, art and music workshops, and work with mentors to learn to express…
Durango Local NewsFaster Emergency Response for the Price of a Coffee
Durango Fire and Rescue seeks voter support for a property-tax increase to fund a new fire station in Three Springs. Durango Fire Protection District Fire…
Durango Local NewsDurango Open Studio Tour Connects Art Lovers with Artists
Explore artist studios and connect with local artists at the 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour. Authors, writers, and literature lovers are invited to Durango…
Durango Local NewsColorado’s Champion Trees
Some of Colorado’s most magnificent trees are growing right here in Southwest Colorado. The Colorado Tree Coalition has documented more than 800 of these…
Durango Local NewsNew Location for Apple Days Festival
The 17th Annual Apple Days Festival will be at a new location this year. West Coast swing dancers from across the Four Corners are invited to learn from…
Durango Local NewsModern Navajo Weaving Disrupts What You Know
This week's News Roundup explores an exhibit of historical and contemporary Navajo weavings that will change the way you think artistic craft. Build-a-Palooza?…
Durango Local NewsDurango Pickleball Tournament Raises Thousands for Dementia Care
The Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association held its annual Pickleball Tournament at Schneider Park. The Tournament raised funds to benefit the Durango…
Durango Local NewsFort Lewis Takes a Shot at Regional Nursing Shortage
Fort Lewis College has welcomed its first cohort of nursing students with the opening of its new nursing hall. The program addresses the regional nursing…
Durango Local NewsUpper Pine River Fire Protection District Seeks Tax Increase
The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District seeks voter support for a tax increase. The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency invites the community to…
Durango Local NewsRock Crawlers Conquer Chokecherry Canyon
During the 2025 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals on Sept.5-7 in Chokecherry Canyon at Brown Springs, competitors from across the country tackled rocky ledges, massive…
Durango Local NewsAnimas High School Releases “Beyond the Bell” Podcast
Animas High School released a seven-episode podcast titled, “Beyond the Bell.” The Durango Arts Center’s Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival returns for its…
Durango Local NewsWhat It Takes to Be “Rooted in Community”
Sustainable economic development requires a workforce that can afford to set down roots, raise their families, and grow their businesses. That's the premise of…
Durango Local NewsEarly Reading Scores Soar in Durango Schools
Durango School District kindergarten reading proficiency jumped 39% in just one year thanks to the Orton-Gillingham literacy approach, with students of all…
Durango Local News“Lose Your Soul” to Chocolate for Women’s Advocacy
The Women’s Resource Center will host its 2025 Chocolate and Wine Tasting at Animas Chocolate. The Washington Post published an opinion piece by Four Corners…
Durango Local NewsSWCO United Way Expands Mission as “Team Up”
As a fund-raising organization, United Way has a powerful reputation and international name recognition. So why would the United Way of Southwest Colorado…
Durango Local NewsHealth Effects of Wildfire Smoke When It’s Too Dangerous Outside to Breathe
Wildfire smoke can cause significant health concerns especially if you have underlying health conditions. Here is what you need to know if you are in the path…
Durango Local NewsRev Up Your Labor Day with Races and Rodeos
The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally is back this Labor Day weekend. The Sundog Gallery honors the late Stanton Englehart. And the Fort Lewis College director of…
Durango Local NewsClassic Cars and Local Wine Take Center Stage in San Juan Valley
Wines of the San Juan hosted its 12th annual Wine and Shine Classic Car Show where crowds gathered for an afternoon of vintage cars and local wines. By Sadie…
Durango Local NewsRedeeming a Heritage: An Arena to Serve Local Youth
A local pastor’s vision to revive Southwest Colorado’s western heritage has launched plans for an arena in Bayfield. Pine Valley Church Senior Pastor Scott…
Durango Local NewsSchool is Back in Session!
The Durango Education Foundation invites school-age children and their families to connect with local resources and youth programs. The Four Corners region’s…
Durango Local NewsU.S. Sen. Michael Bennet: 'Fight Back Now'
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) urged Southwest Colorado residents not to give up hope for democracy but to continue fighting for their rights as…
Durango Local NewsColorado Bill Waives Park Entrance Fee for Tribal Members
A new Colorado bill honors the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s connection to ancestral land. San Juan Brewfest returns Friday and…
Durango Local NewsCounty Chooses Renovation Over New Fairgrounds Construction
At one point the fairgrounds master plan considered relocating the La Plata County Fairgrounds facility to Durango Mesa Parks. That turned out to be far too…
Durango Local NewsFLC Students Complete Zambian Water Project
Students get real world experience planning, designing and building water wells, bridges and solar energy systems to underdeveloped communities. By Connor…
Durango Local NewsHow to Prepare for Fire Evacuations and Emergencies
Learn how to prepare for fire evacuations. Fort Lewis College seeks swag to share the school’s history. And World Atlas named a Four Corners town one of the…
Durango Local NewsDurango Fire Settles Into New Station
New downtown Durango Fire facility houses engine, ladder truck, two ambulances, EMS Captain, with space to add additional crew. By Connor Shreve. Watch this…
Durango Local NewsCommunity-Centric Arts Hub Opens on Main Ave
A new art gallery with a community-storytelling focus opened in downtown Durango. Three Springs may get a fire station—voters will decide this November. And…
Durango Local NewsCredit Union Branches into Durango
To mark its Durango opening, Sunward Credit Union launched a small business scholarship. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsMusic in the Mountains Crescendos Toward Aug. 3 Finale
The baton has dropped. The overture nears its end, but you still have time to catch the musical magic that is the 39th annual Music in the Mountains Festival…
Durango Local NewsWeminuche Wilderness Turns 50
Spanning nearly 500,000 acres across the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests, the Weminuche Wilderness has an average elevation of 10,000 feet. By Connor…
Durango Local NewsElizabeth Philbrick Sworn in as District 1 County Commissioner
Elizabeth Philbrick has been sworn in to fill the District 1 county commissioner seat. Join the Mountain Studies Institute for Forest Health Stewardship Day…
Durango Local NewsPublic Radio Stations Face Uncertain Future
KSUT in Ignacio is one of three Colorado public radio stations to join a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order to freeze public media…
Durango Local NewsExtreme Dry Weather Cancels July 4th Fireworks
Dry weather forces the City of Durango to cancel July 4th fireworks as a precautionary measure. Music in the Mountains brings a series of free concerts to…
Durango Local News"Growing Our Own”: $1.3M Plan to Train Local Healthcare Workers
Rural areas like Durango face a healthcare crisis: retaining a workforce, in particular support staff. In April 2o24, Axis Healthcare received a $1.3 million…
Durango Local NewsDHS Grads Lauded for Climate Action
School districts climate literacy program recognizes students who show initiative on environmental issues. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsReturn of the Annual “Driving” Tour
La Plata County invites you to the annual “Driving” Tour and Colorado Governor Jarid Polis launched a public dashboard that displays federal funding reductions…
Durango Local NewsHeartwood Cohousing Breaks Ground on Major Expansion After 25 Years
Heartwood Cohousing celebrated its 25th anniversary with a groundbreaking ceremony to begin phase two, a project that will expand the cohousing community with…
Durango Local NewsConstruction Continues on Pagosa Springs Main Street
Project aims to improve downtown infrastructure, road surface, experience. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsJunction Creek Trail Access Limited This Summer Due to Construction
Expect delays and intermittent closures on the Junction Creek Durango Trailhead this summer as it undergoes construction, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show…
Durango Local NewsVolunteers Needed to Document Durango's Growing Public Art Scene
The Durango Creative District wants volunteers for a special mission - mapping every mural, sculpture, and installation across the city. The Public Art Recon…
Durango Local NewsFarmers Market Sprouts for Summer Season in Durango
The warm weather signals more than the start of summer; it also introduces the Farmers Market season. Support local farmers and small businesses and keep your…
Durango Local NewsDurango Invites Community Comment on Downtown’s “Next Step”
The City of Durango invites community to comment on the Downtown’s Next Step project, Southwest Safehouse celebrates its 40th anniversary with an event at Four…
Durango Local NewsDurango Residents Lead New Charity Effort
Former state representative Barbara McLachlan and retired Physician Mary Gerodetti hope to effect positive change on a hyper-local level. By Connor Shreve…
Durango Local NewsDurango Transit Offers Free Rides All Summer
Durango Transit offers free public transportation all summer,, celebrate Durango’s western heritage with the True Western Roundup rodeos every Wednesday,, and…
Durango Local NewsDurango La-Plata County Airport Expansion On Schedule
Current phase of expansion adds new gates, security checkpoint and baggage area by the end of 2026. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsHats for the ‘C’ Word
After a scary and lonely battle with cancer, Val Russel, owner of the Flying Hatter, wants to use her experience to help others undergoing cancer treatment…
Durango Local NewsFLC Appoints New President
The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the college’s next president at its meeting on April 11. Shotton…