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
Episodes
398 episodes
Snowdown Brings Freestyle Skiing to Chapman Hill
Snowdown featured freestyle skiing events at Chapman Hill hosted by the Durango Winter Sports Club. The competitions included multiple age groups, with e...
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Manna Soup Kitchen Expands Housing Stability in Durango
Manna Soup Kitchen has expanded its mission to address housing insecurity in La Plata County. The organization recently received a donated residential property with four units where tenants pay no...
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What’s Happening Around Durango | Feb. 2, 2026
What’s happening in Durango: From thrilling acrobatics to local art and community celebrations, there’s something for everyone! The world-renowned Peking Acrobats perform February 4th at the Community ...
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Colorado Expands Wolf Range Rider Program to Southwest
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in k...
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Grant Expands Pet Care for Seniors
Denkai Animal Sanctuary has received a $10,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation to help subsidize veterinary care for senior pet owners...
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What’s Happening Around Durango This Week: January 23-29
This weekly bulletin offers a quick look at what’s happening around Durango and the surrounding area. From Snowdown events to live music, open mic nights and community gatherings, the roundup highlights ways t...
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Constellations of Place Exhibition Opens at Fort Lewis College
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents Constellations of Place, a powerful new exhibiti...
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"Truth Be Told” documentary emphasizes the crucial role of local journalism
A new documentary is shining a light on the power of local journalism and its role in a healthy democracy. Truth Be Told screened in Durango this week, hosted by COLab, marking the first stop on a statewide tour. The f...
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Durango Prepares for 47th Annual Snowdown
Snowdown is right around the corner with a brand-new theme and a big surprise for this year’s parade. Durango City Council locks in key decisions on 2026 lodgers’ tax ...
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Durango Responds to Sydney Terror Attack With Menorah Lighting
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Chabad rabbis lit a public menorah in Durango in response to the Sydney terror attack that killed 15 people, including their colleague Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The event was one stop on the
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Growing Community, Culture, and Climate-Adapted Crops
Pueblo Seed & Food Co. is a family-run organic farm and seed enterprise rooted in deep stewardship of land, seed, and community. Established in 1996 and now oper...
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Childcare’s Effect on the Local Economy and Workforce
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County seeks to raise $10 million to invest in early childhood development and care. Research for the council’s Strategic Investment Plan demonstrated a significant l...
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Will Whole Foods Market Come to Durango?
Whole Foods Market may come to Durango as part of a plan to redevelop the Durango Mall site. Spine Colorado patients now have access to new spinal imag...
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Festival of Trees and Wreaths Kicked Off Holiday Season
The Festival of Trees and Wreaths kicked off the holiday season in Durango and Cortez as a fundraiser for Community Connections and Our Own Lives. By Sadie Smith. Watch this sto...
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Art with Purpose – Silent Auction for Charity
This holiday season, the artists of The ArtRoom Collective at the welcoming halls of The Smiley are turning compassion into action. With many of our community members facing uncertainty and hardship, the Collective is reminding us how deeply co...
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LPEA Maintains Rates Despite Rising Costs
The La Plata Electric Association announced that it will not increase rates for members in 2026 despite rising utility costs. The Community Foundation serving Sou...
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Christmas Craft Competitions and Festive Fairs
Ignacio Community Library will host a Christmas craft competition. Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Shine Together Arts and Crafts Fair returns in December. And el...
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Celebrating Indigenous Voices Through Comic Art
The Durango Creative District recently hosted Super-Powered Sovereignty, a vibrant and empowering exhibition celebrating Indigenous comic book art. Curat...
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Pitch Palooza Packs House
The Payroll Department and Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado’s Pitch Palooza finalists presented to a full house.
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Food Pantries Strain to Keep Up After Shutdown
While the government shutdown has ended, food pantries continue to face high demand. The Good Food Collective helps them meet needs. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at
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Community 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 event showcased renderings, design boards, and interactive displays highlighting...
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Santa 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...
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Unhoused 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, givin...
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