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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 NewsDurango Reading Club Celebrated for Service
Durango Reading Club is being recognized for more than 140 years of serving Southwest Colorado. Examples of the group’s philanthropy include library…
Durango Local NewsSgt. Michael Moran End of Watch
The Local NEWS Network offers our condolences to the friends and family of Sgt. Michael Moran, and to the City of Cortez and the Cortez Police Department…
Durango Local NewsDHS Football Reflects on final 3A Season
With a new Head Coach, a new Quarterback and a new offense the DHS football team continued racking up wins in 2023. Durango ended the season with players in…
Durango Local NewsIgnacio Monthly Roundup: November
Ignacio High School saw a historic fall season with both the women’s volleyball team and the men’s cross country team making it to state in Class 2A. Taste of…
Durango Local NewsHousing Program Extends Deadline
Visit Durango is asking La Plata County residents for their input on tourism in the county - especially on environmental impacts and local business and…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Soccer Soars to NCAA Selection
An impressive season has earned the Fort Lewis College Men’s Soccer Team an eight seed at the NCAA Division-2 National Tournament. The Skyhawks matchup against…
Durango Local NewsDolores Bike Hostel Opens
A new business in Dolores caters to outdoor enthusiasts traveling through Montezuma County. The Dolores Bike Hostel has 23 beds ranging from bunk rooms to…
Durango Local News“Send it Like a Local” Film Premiere
Join Visit Durango for the premiere of its first feature film, “Send it Like a Local” Friday, November 18th. The City of Durango’s 2023 Community Survey…
Durango Local NewsBeer Compost for Climate Change
Since its inception in 2016, Table to Farm Compost has grown its network of local and regional partners to build the region's largest composting network…
Durango Local NewsSan Juan Basin Public Health Announces Closing Date
San Juan Basin Public Health will close this December, in accordance with agreements with La Plata and Archuleta counties, who will be responsible for…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Cross Country Team Runs to National Championship
For the first time ever, Fort Lewis College will send both a men’s and women’s team to the NCAA Division II National Championship meet in the same season. It…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Coaches Corner Episode 6
The Skyhawks ready to host the number one team in the country, Colorado School Of Mines. Wide Receivers Coach Donny Moore talks about returning to Fort Lewis…
Durango Local NewsMost Traveled Person Visits Western Slope
Daniel Seddiqui, titled the “Most Traveled Person in America” by Rick Steves, finally crossed Southwest Colorado off his list of places to visit. As of this…
Durango Local NewsDurango High School Troupe 1096 Opens Season with The Hobbit
DHS Troupe 1096 opens their 2023-24 season with a magical journey to Middle Earth. The Hobbit, based on JRR Tolkien’s epic adventure tale, runs from November…
Durango Local NewsIt’s Time to Winterize Your Homes
With the return of an El Niño winter, the City of Durango wants to help make sure homes and pipes are insulated and ready to prevent unexpected costs from a…
Durango Local NewsColorado Parks and Wildlife Kokanee Salmon Giveaway in Dolores
After spawning kokanee salmon from McPhee Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife gives away salmon that otherwise would die in the Dolores River. Parks and…
Durango Local NewsFall’s Final Festival for Ignacio Winery
Fox Fire Farms Winery has been producing wine commercially since 2010. Every year since then, it has relied on the efforts of volunteer grape harvesters. The…
Durango Local NewsLocal Cyclist Celebrated with Peloton Party
Cyclist Sepp Kuss played an integral role in Jumbo Visma’s historic dominance of the sport’s three grand tours. He topped it off by winning the Tour of Spain…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Coaches Corner Episode 5
Fort Lewis College looks to play the role of disruptor in the final games of the season. Skyhawks Head Football Coach Johnny Cox emphasizes the importance of…
Durango Local NewsHave a Fun and Safe Halloween
Fort Lewis College is renaming its School of Business Administration to the Katz School of Business in recognition of a generous donation of $10.4 million by…
Durango Local NewsAgrivolatics Could Be a Solution for Solar Controversies
Residents in Montezuma County and surrounding areas are frustrated with solar development in the community. They cite loss of views, loss of wildlife habitat…
Durango Local NewsIgnacio Monthly Roundup: October
Come celebrate the final weeks of the “We Are Water” exhibit at Ignacio Community Library with a book discussion and a free book. Make your very own…
Durango Local NewsHappy Pappy’s Family is Growing
Exciting plans are in store for Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings, with a planned expansion to Denver and beyond! Owner Mark Anderson has announced that Happy…
Durango Local NewsGrant Funds Available for Fire Mitigation
WIIN grant funds are available to private landowners within the mapped program area in the Florida River watershed who complete a free home wildfire risk…
Durango Local NewsLeaf Composting Pilot Program
The City of Durango and Table to Farm Compost are partnering to provide leaf composting services to city residents as part of a new pilot program. The Colorado…
Durango Local NewsThird Quarter Market Statistics - Durango, CO
Dan Korman from Alpenglow Properties discusses the third-quarter stats for single-family homes in Durango. He highlights the challenges for buyers due to…
Durango Local NewsAre you looking for something fun on a Friday Night?
Dancing with the Durango Stars is an annual fundraiser for the Durango Derailers’ Patient Assistance Fund. This couple’s dance competition is choreographed by…
Durango Local NewsKeeping Community Front and Center
This past September, Pueblo Community College Southwest moved back into the Commons Building in Durango from its Durango High School location. The move will…
Durango Local NewsPaying it Forward for Women’s Golf
A golf tournament that started as a way to introduce women golfers to the golf courses in Durango is now a powerful fundraising event. Founders Dolly Turner…
Durango Local NewsSolar Eclipse Viewing Vantages
The 2023 annular solar eclipse will pass directly over Colorado, one of nine states that will be able to see the “Ring of Fire” astronomical event in its…
Durango Local NewsBig Brothers Big Sisters Wins National Leadership Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Southwest Colorado was recently voted Small Agency Board of the Year at the national Big Brothers Big Sisters convention…
Durango Local NewsMerely Players Open Season with Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Merely Players brings Shakespeare to life for modern audiences and contributes to a thriving local theatre scene in Durango. Talented actors, artists, and…
Durango Local NewsCatch the Changing Colors
San Juan National Forest has released its annual Fall Colors Report, catch the leaves when you can! Cowboys abound this weekend with the 35th annual Cowboy…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Coaches Corner Episode 3
It's all in the details for FLC Assistant Coach Jordan Bible, who works as the Skyhawks Recruiting Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Backs…
Durango Local NewsSnakes, Surprises, and Safety
On a sunny fall Saturday, 140 dogs and their owners took part in a rattlesnake avoidance training course, hosted by Durango Kennel Club. Professional Trainer…
Durango Local NewsHealing the Community Through Art
Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, like the artistic endeavors of its founders and participants, is a constantly evolving work. While its roots as an…
Durango Local NewsDurango Schools add Native American Games to Curriculum
Durango School District 9-R teachers achieved their certification for teaching Native American Games over the summer, thanks to a three-day training program…
Durango Local NewsIgnacio Monthly Roundup: September
With school in full swing, Ignacio School District 11-JT would like to remind parents to fill out the free meals form so that every student can get free lunch…
Durango Local NewsCompletion of Phase One Development for SOIL Outdoor Learning
The City of Durango voted unanimously to annex nearly 2,000 acres of land from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation. If you’re a poet, and you know it…
Durango Local NewsDive into the World of Water at ICL
We Are Water hopes to inspire conversations about what water means to communities within the Four Corners region. The exhibit has partnered with Ignacio…
Durango Local NewsDurango High School Football Enters New Era
The Durango Demons High School football team fell just one win shy of the 3A Colorado State Championship game in 2022. Following the season, Head Coach Todd…
Durango Local NewsInaugural Bike Race to Take Off
The Durango Derby hosts its inaugural event Saturday, September 23rd, looking to add another option for amature and pro mountain bikers in Colorado. Traffic…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Coaches Corner Episode 2
Fort Lewis College Football Head Coach Johnny Cox previews the Skyhawks upcoming home opener Saturday, September 16 at Ray Dennison Memorial Field in Durango…
Durango Local NewsLocal Colleges Largely Unaffected by Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court’s June 29th ruling that race-based affirmative action in admissions is unconstitutional was disappointing for many educators, but not…
Durango Local NewsBack to School!
The City of Durango has launched a new campaign to encourage pet owners to clean up after their pets. Two new housing developments are recipients of the La…
Durango Local News“X” Marks the Spot for Mental Health
Brandarius Johnson knows the importance of mental health, especially among students. The Fort Lewis Collegealum visited Durango School District 9-R before the…
Durango Local NewsOxbow Preserve to Expand
The City of Durango has finalized the donation process for an additional 50 acres of land next to the Oxbow Preserve, donated by Bill and Maddy Waters. The…
Durango Local NewsSkyhawks Coaches Corner
Fort Lewis College Head Football Coach Johnny Cox, Offensive Coordinator John Grinde and Tight End Joseph Barreras recap fall camp and preview the 2023…
Durango Local NewsA Wildfire Success Story: Plumtaw Fire
Documentarian Christi Bode is used to filming the aftermath of a wildfire - but when the Plumtaw Fire broke out within eyesight of her home, there was a new…
Durango Local NewsNominate An Exceptional Woman
Do you know an exceptional woman who deserves the recognition? Nominate her for the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Merely Players present the premiere of “A…
Durango Local NewsFort Lewis College Football Eager for Improvement
The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks football team has lots of new faces heading into Head Coach Johnny Cox’s second year at the helm of the program. Coach Cox’s…
Durango Local NewsDurango Mesa Park Trails Close to Completion
Centura Health is now CommonSpirit with the consolidation of parent companies. Fort Lewis College and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance have announced…
Durango Local NewsThe Tool Lending Library
Ever been working on a home improvement project and find out you’re missing a specific tool? Durango Tool Library is here to help you find all the tools you…
Durango Local NewsPainted Feathers: Native American Artists Demonstrate their Crafts
The fifth annual American Indian Art Festival was held under the trees at Aztec Ruins National Monument. It was nearly a hundred degrees in the shade, but the…
Durango Local NewsBack to School!
Durango School District 9-R goes back to school on August 22nd - get your students ready for school with check-ins and in-person or online registration. Animas…
Durango Local NewsA Community in Symphony
There is a subtle excitement hearing the tuning note as a symphony is about to start, and San Juan Symphony wants to bring that excitement to everyone…
Durango Local NewsPavement Treatments and Road Planning Ahead
The City of Durango reviewed bids for the County Road 250 and County Road 241 improvement project at the latest City Council meeting. Pavement treatment…
Durango Local NewsGet Your Fix On at Repair Café in Ignacio
An international organization, Repair Café has recently opened shop at Ignacio Community Library to help folks fix everything from zippers and electronics to…
Durango Local NewsExchange Student Leaves Durango with New Home, Outlook
18-year-old Tinashe Vareta has dealt with food insecurity his entire life. He overcame many challenges to even get to Durango to participate in an exchange…
Durango Local NewsIgnacio Farm Celebrates Summer with Locals Specials
After operating as a successful agri-tourism farm and entertainment venue for two Autumn seasons, Jackalope Acres Farm is expanding offerings for its first…