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
333 episodes
Extreme 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 D...
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"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 Opportunity Now Grant. To tackle the i...
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DHS 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
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Return of the Annual “Driving” Tour
La Plata County invites you to the annual “Driving” Tour and Colorado Governor Jarid Polis laun...
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Heartwood 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 14 new homes. By Sadie Smith. ...
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Construction Continues on Pagosa Springs Main Street
Project aims to improve downtown infrastructure, road surface, experience. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at
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Junction 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 is just around the corner, ...
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Volunteers 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 Mission will update the city's ...
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Farmers 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 dollars in the local economy. By ...
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Durango 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 cel...
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Durango 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.Watch this story at
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Durango 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 Wednes...
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Durango 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
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Hats 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. Hats for the C Word gives cancer patients the...
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FLC Appoints New President
The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr.
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Irwin 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...
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Park 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 nonpr...
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LPCO 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 revenues in
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Dancing 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 Smith. Watch this story at
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Iron 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. ...
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Desert 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 record-breaking this year, but Dudgeon is still...
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Southern 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 proje...
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Durango 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 steps toward securing workforce housin...
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