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
381 episodes
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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Durango Taxpayers Support Civic Services at a Higher Cost
La Plata County experienced a 47 percent voter turnout with about 21,000 ballots cast out of more than 47,000 active voters for the 2025 local elections. The majority of voters were in favor of tax increase...
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City of Durango Seeks Applicants for Housing Focus Group
The City of Durango seeks applicants for the Affordable Housing Planning Focus Group. Calling all Christmas elves and merry-makers! The San Juan Mountains Association requ...
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Five Colorado Photographers Will Compete for No. 1
Five of Colorado’s best photographers will showcase their work at the Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown. The Durango art scene prepares for holiday markets with open calls for artist applications. And <...
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Durango Has Work Ahead as International Mountain-Bike Championships Host
In 1990, the Union Cycliste Initernational held the inaugural world mountain bike championships in Durango. In 2030, the world's best mountain bike riders will once again return to Purgatory for the UCI World ...
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The Impact of One Cent on County Services
La Plata County operates on revenues based on a tax rate set more than 40 years ago. With rising costs of services and supplies, the county commissioners say it’s time for an update and have asked voters to...
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Traveling from Albuquerque to Durango Just Got Easier
Greyhound expanded its services in the Four Corners Region with a new bus route. Best of Fest 2025 showcases the best short films from the Durango Independent Film ...
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Aerial Acrobatics Take Flight in Durango
San Juan Circus is a Durango aerial studio that offers classes for acrobats of any skill level as well as performances at public events, private parties, and local venues. Owner and coach, Cynthia Bae...
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Durango Schools Await Ballot Decision on Free Meals Program
In 2022 voters passed proposition FF, the Healthy School Meals for All program, which funded free school meals for all students regardless of household income. The program became increasingly popular and has reached a funding shortfall. The pro...
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Women in Ag Conference Comes to La Plata County
Join Three Springs 19th Annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Durango Friends of the Library will host its third book sale of...
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What If a Spellbook Suddenly Came to Life?
What would happen if a book of spells came to life? Find out at San Juan Circus’ aerials and acrobatics shows on Friday, October 31. The Young Professionals of Durang...
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Sonic Booms, Learning Through Failure, and Freedom to Be
Durango’s Hive buzzes with energy as young people participate in after-school programs, art and music workshops, and work with...
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Faster Emergency Response for the Price of a Coffee
Durango Fire and Rescue seeks voter support for a property-tax increase to fund a new fire station in Three Springs. Durango Fire Protection District ...
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Durango Open Studio Tour Connects Art Lovers with Artists
Explore artist studios and connect with local artists at the 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour. Authors, writers, and literature lovers are invited to
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Colorado’s Champion Trees
Some of Colorado’s most magnificent trees are growing right here in Southwest Colorado. The Colorado Tree Coalition has documented more than 800 of these
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New Location for Apple Days Festival
The 17th Annual Apple Days Festival will be at a new location this year. West Coast swing dancers from across the Four Corners are invited to learn from champion-level dancers at
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Modern Navajo Weaving Disrupts What You Know
This week's News Roundup explores an exhibit of historical and contemporary Navajo weavings that will change the way you think artistic craft. Build-a-Paloo...
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Durango Pickleball Tournament Raises Thousands for Dementia Care
The Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association held its annual Pickleball Tournament at Schneider Park. The Tournament raised funds to benefit the
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