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
347 episodes
Redeeming 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 Kujath leads the effort to create a multi-pu...
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School 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 first tattoo convention come...
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U.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 citizens living in a democratic republic. Benne...
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Colorado 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.
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County 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...
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FLC 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 Shreve. Watch this story at
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How 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 most...
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Durango 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 story at
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Community-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 the Durango School District officially ch...
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Credit Union Branches into Durango
To mark its Durango opening, Sunward Credit Union launched a small business scholarship. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at
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Music 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 through Aug. 3. By Deborah Uroda.
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Weminuche 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 Shreve. Watch this story at
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Elizabeth 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 Steward...
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Public 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 funding. By Connor Shreve. Watch this...
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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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