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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 NewsIrwin the Pet Kangaroo Listed as Repeat Offender
Police were called to capture Irwin, a pet kangaroo, after he made his second escape this year. Concerts in the Park starts back up in June. And the City of…
Durango Local NewsPark Elementary Students Work Toward a Better World
On May 15, Park Elementary students showcased projects celebrating Better World Week. As part of the EL Education (Expeditionary Learning) curriculum, a…
Durango Local NewsLPCO Residents Face ‘Values’ Decision in Near Future
The TABOR and Gallagher amendments to the Colorado Constitution, along with several recent legislative tweaks to property tax law, have plummeted property tax…
Durango Local NewsDancing Spirit Builds Community Through Creativity
In a small rural town like Ignacio, opportunities for creative expression are limited. Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts wants to fill that gap. By Sadie…
Durango Local NewsIron Horse Bicycle Classic Returns
Cyclists are gearing up for the return of the Iron horse Bicycle Classic, and LPEA receives a $2 million grant to launch a new battery storage project. By…
Durango Local NewsDesert River Guides Optimistic About Rafting Season
Cody and Ryan Dudgeon are the owners and operators of Desert River Guides, the only rafting company in Farmington. Flows on the Animas River may not be…
Durango Local NewsSouthern Ute Bear Dance Returns End of May
The historic tradition of the Southern Ute Bear Dance in Ignacio returns at the end of May. The Colorado Department of Transportation started construction…
Durango Local NewsDurango School District 9-R Addresses Educator Housing Crisis
A survey conducted in February 2025 confirmed a growing need for workforce housing among educators in the School District 9-R. The District has taken the first…
Durango Local NewsFLC unveils $6 Million CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center
Student athletes at Fort Lewis College can now level-up their game with the debut of a new 12,000 square-foot Sports Performance Center. The project took two…
Durango Local NewsDurango Soccer Shootout Boosts Local Economy
The 30th annual Common Spirit Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament will return to Durango May 9th through May 11th. La Plata county Commissioner Martha…
Durango Local NewsLa Plata County Prepares for Wildfire Season
The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management conducted its fifth annual wildfire preparedness exercise. Find out how emergency personnel have honed their…
Durango Local NewsDurango Wine Experience Pairs Sips with Support
The Durango Wine Experience took place over the last weekend of April. Hosted by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, the event raised funds to…
Durango Local NewsFind Soccer Tourney Locations with New Map App
The following promotional message is a special announcement from the Local NEWS Network about an exciting new partnership with Skidattl. The Local NEWS Network…
Durango Local NewsZia Taqueria Celebrates 20 years
Zia Taqueria has exciting plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Purchase tickets today for the iAM Music Festival. The Durango Chamber of Commerce seeks…
Durango Local NewsLocal Cyclists Tuned-Up for Bike Swap
The Four Corners largest annual bike swap features used apparel, bikes, components and gear. The cycling sale serves as the most important fundraiser of the…
Durango Local NewsBear Season Begins
Spring is here and the bears are out. Find out what Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents should do to be bear aware this season. By Sadie Smith. Watch…
Durango Local News2nd Annual Southwest Housing Summit Returns to Durango
Learn how the Regional Housing Alliance plans to strategize and relieve the affordable housing challenge in La Plata County at the 2nd annual Southwest Housing…
Durango Local News9-R Begins Work on New School
Durango School District 9-R will use $60 million from November bond passage to fund the design, construction of a replacement elementary school in Three…
Durango Local NewsCodeRED Alert Test Updated to April 21
The CodeRED alert test, originally set for April 20, has been updated to April 21 in consideration of Easter Sunday. World-renowned illusionist Leon Etienne…
Durango Local NewsHands Off!
According to Indivisible Durango, more than a 1000 people showed up to protest the Trump administration at the Hands-Off protest Saturday April 5. By Sadie…
Durango Local NewsLa Plata County Public Health Launches Healthy Homes Program
The La Plata County Public Health Department rolled out a new program called the Healthy Homes Program which helps homeowners stay safe from toxins within…
Durango Local NewsLa Plata County to Test Emergency Alert System
On April 20, the La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will send out a CodeRED notification. The county urges residents to sign up to CodeRED to stay…
Durango Local NewsBe Bear Smart
Be Bear Smart as bears come out of hibernation. CDOT begins construction on US 160 in Pagosa Springs. And Durango Wine Experience returns at the end of the…
Durango Local NewsCommunity Concert Hall Hosts Local and Global Talent
The Community Concert Hall has introduced a number of international artists to the region while also recognizing local talent. Find out how director Charles…
Durango Local NewsWhen Your Family Needs End-of-Life Care
Families don't have to care for a dying loved one in isolation. Hospice of Montezuma offers medical, social and emotional support to help with a loved one's…
Durango Local NewsDurango Devo Offers New Bikes
Devo will offer the bikes to scholarship recipients and as seasonal rentals. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsSpring Cleaning Starts Now!
Get a fresh start Spring cleaning with help from the City of Durango, Durango has big plans for Earth Day and learn more about the return of Durango Restaurant…
Durango Local NewsAffordable Housing Lightens Economic Pressures in La Plata County
La Plata County is in the midst of an affordable housing challenge. Rising costs and limited availability increase housing costs making it difficult to retain…
Durango Local NewsDHS Girls Soccer Digs In For Home Stretch
Zac Keeler has high goals for his new team, after serving as an assistant for the DHS boys team in 2024. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsDowntown Meters Add Mobile Pay Option
Downtown parking meters will soon accept payments from the ParkMobile app. LPEA seeks college interns, La Plata County prepares for wildfire season, and a…
Durango Local NewsFour Corners Fire Season Set to Ignite
Recent storms have done little to raise snowpack and water levels while 2024 monsoons built fuels to set up a potentially dangerous 2025 fire season. By Connor…
Durango Local NewsNo Kennels, Just Comfort at Cat Care Durango (WONDERFUL alliteration!)
Looking for a furry feline friend? Check out Cat Care Durango for adopting, boarding, or even participating in cat yoga! By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsCelebrate Women’s History Month
Wrap up Women’s History month with the Women’s Resource Center’s Extraordinary Woman Award dinner and April brings a number of music festivals to Durango…
Durango Local NewsLawmakers Consider Gold King Mine Compensation
Bi-partison legislation would eliminate barriers that kept government from awarding full claims in 2015, 2016. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsColorado Parks and Wildlife to Begin New Office Construction
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s southwest regional office will begin construction on a new building that will combine customer service and administration…
Durango Local News30 Years of Ska Brewing
Ska Brewing Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary party on Sept. 6. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsDurango Police to Install Speed Enforcement Cameras
Durango Police Department plans to install automated speeding cameras within city limits. Celebrate Celtic culture with the Celtic Festival at the end of the…
Durango Local NewsDurango Mesa Park Progress Picks up Steam
Project leaders call 2025 the most important year yet for Durango Mesa Park as they roll toward 2027 grand opening. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsBipartisan Bill Waives Colorado State Park Fees for Ute Tribe Members
A bipartisan bill could offer free state park entry for Ute tribal members. A heavily used section of the Animas River Trail closes for eight months for…
Durango Local NewsEconomic Hardship on the Rise in SW Colorado
United Way of Southwest Colorado using new ALICE study to better understand the region. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsSkijoring Action Heats Up the Snow in Silverton
On President’s Day weekend, Silverton turns Blair Street into a high-speed, high-stakes race course that includes fast horses and skilled skiers who negotiate…
Durango Local NewsCommunity Foundation Invests $5.2M in Local Nonprofits
Southwest Colorado nonprofits received a major funding boost! Find out how $5.2 million from the Southwest Community Foundation has made a difference. Fort…
Durango Local NewsWhat to Know about Sales Tax Renewal
The 2005 Half-Cent Sales Tax is on the April 2025 ballot for reauthorization. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsDHS Students get Sweet Career Advice
DHS Career Connect introduces students to local business leaders, experiences. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsBucking on the Rez Premieres
Bucking on the Rez, a short film by a Rocky Mountain PBS Journalist premieres at Fort Lewis College Submit your artwork for the 103rd Southern Tribal Ute fair…
Durango Local NewsDenkai Animal Sanctuary Opens in Durango
Sanctuary Founder Floss Blackburn hopes the move will help it better serve both Montezuma and La Plata Counties. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsSnowdown: Durango’s Week of Madness and Mayhem
Forget the Super Bowl, forget the Oscars, Durango’s real main event is Snowdown! A week of wild costumes, questionable contests, and just the right amount of…
Durango Local NewsNew “Low-Tox” Hair Salon Opens In Durango
A new salon has opened in Durango! Sanct Salon promises a holistic approach, find out what that entails. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsDurango’s Winter Bike to Work Day Rolls In
There’s still time to catch the end of Soup for the Soul. Grab a bowl of soup while supporting end-of-life care. The City of Durango will celebrate sustainable…
Durango Local NewsSnowdown By The Numbers
From cycling supremacy to the Snowdown royalty, and a parade that drew thousands, get the numbers behind Durango’s biggest winter celebration. By Sadie Smith…
Durango Local NewsDon’t Fill Landfills with Fast Fashion
The fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental pollution. Find out how you can shop sustainably for used clothing and sports…
Durango Local NewsThe Dave Spencer Ski Classic Returns!
Don’t miss out on this month’s First Friday and a featured artist who will show you how to make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Brett Dennen returns to…
Durango Local NewsLocal Skier Riding High
Anderson’s American speed skiing record will turn 19 in April. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/local-skier-riding-high…
Durango Local NewsSnowdown 2025!
Snowdown 2025 has arrived! Find out what’s happening and how to join the fun. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsDHS Welcomes New Baseball Coach
Hibbeler plans to make the demons an athletic, aggressive group. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsMiller Middle School Celebrates Grand Opening
Miller Middle School welcomed the community to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after a series of challenging events. By Sadie…
Durango Local NewsBe WinterWise and Drive Safe this January
La Plata Electric Association opens applications for the Board of Directors election - find out how you can apply. Be WinterWise with top tips from the…
Durango Local NewsFive New State Laws In 2025
From stricter phone regulations while behind the wheel to new child passenger safety rules, here are five laws that could impact you. By Sadie Smith. Watch…
Durango Local NewsPro Cyclists Rally for Elementary Students
National Champions Riley Amos and Todd Wells meet students at Durango School District 9-R’s smallest school. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…
Durango Local NewsTechnology Turns Your Phone into A Rescue Locator
Purgatory Resort aims to improve guest safety along with Ski Patrol efficiency by using AirFlare technology. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at…