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
291 episodes
Affordable Housing Lightens Economic Pressures in La Plata County
La Plata County is in the midst of an affordable housing challenge. Rising costs and limited availability increase housing costs making it difficult to retain a workforce.
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DHS Girls Soccer Digs In For Home Stretch
Zac Keeler has high goals for his new team, after serving as an assistant for the DHS boys team in 2024. By Connor Shreve.Watch this story at
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Downtown Meters Add Mobile Pay Option
Downtown parking meters will soon accept payments from the ParkMobile app. LPEA seeks college interns, La Plata County prepares for wildfire season, and a comedy show ...
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No Kennels, Just Comfort at Cat Care Durango (WONDERFUL alliteration!)
Looking for a furry feline friend? Check out Cat Care Durango for adopting, boarding, or even participating in cat yoga! By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at
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Celebrate Women’s History Month
Wrap up Women’s History month with the Women’s Resource Center’s Extraordinary Woman Award dinner and April brings a number of music festivals to Durango. Learn more about the
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Lawmakers Consider Gold King Mine Compensation
Bi-partison legislation would eliminate barriers that kept government from awarding full claims in 2015, 2016. By Connor Shrev...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife to Begin New Office Construction
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s southwest regional office will begin construction on a new building that will combine customer service and administration offices. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story...
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30 Years of Ska Brewing
Ska Brewing Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary party on Sept. 6. By Connor Shreve.Watch this story at www.durangol...
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Durango Police to Install Speed Enforcement Cameras
Durango Police Department plans to install automated speeding cameras within city limits.Celebrate Celtic culture with the Celtic Fest...
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Durango Mesa Park Progress Picks up Steam
Project leaders call 2025 the most important year yet for Durango Mesa Park as they roll toward 2027 grand opening. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at
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Bipartisan Bill Waives Colorado State Park Fees for Ute Tribe Members
A bipartisan bill could offer free state park entry for Ute tribal members. A heavily used section of the Animas River Trail closes for eight months for upgrades. Get the details on the detour and improvements.
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Economic Hardship on the Rise in SW Colorado
United Way of Southwest Colorado using new ALICE study to better understand the region. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at
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Skijoring Action Heats Up the Snow in Silverton
On President’s Day weekend, Silverton turns Blair Street into a high-speed, high-stakes race course that includes fast horses and skilled skiers who negotiate hair-raising jumps and obstacles to compete for a total of $15,000 in prizes. By Sadi...
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Community Foundation Invests $5.2M in Local Nonprofits
Southwest Colorado nonprofits received a major funding boost! Find out how $5.2 million from the Southwest Community Foundation has made a difference.
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What to Know about Sales Tax Renewal
The 2005 Half-Cent Sales Tax is on the April 2025 ballot for reauthorization. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/w...
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DHS Students get Sweet Career Advice
DHS Career Connect introduces students to local business leaders, experiences. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/news...
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Bucking on the Rez Premieres
Bucking on the Rez, a short film by a Rocky Mountain PBS Journalist premieres at Fort Lewis College
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Denkai Animal Sanctuary Opens in Durango
Sanctuary Founder Floss Blackburn hopes the move will help it better serve both Montezuma and La Plata Counties. By Connor Shreve.Watch this story at
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Snowdown: Durango’s Week of Madness and Mayhem
Forget the Super Bowl, forget the Oscars, Durango’s real main event is Snowdown! A week of wild costumes, questionable contests, and just the right amount of chaos. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at
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New “Low-Tox” Hair Salon Opens In Durango
A new salon has opened in Durango! Sanct Salon promises a holistic approach, find out what that entails. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at
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Durango’s Winter Bike to Work Day Rolls In
There’s still time to catch the end of Soup for the Soul. Grab a bowl of soup while supporting end-of-life care.The
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Snowdown By The Numbers
From cycling supremacy to the Snowdown royalty, and a parade that drew thousands, get the numbers behind Durango’s biggest winter celebration. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story...
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