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Durango Local News

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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
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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 Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/lawmakers-consider-gold-king-mine-compensation This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and M&R Plumbing . Support the show...

Mar 14, 20253 min

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 at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-to-begin-new-office-construction This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and FASTSIGNS Durango . Support the show...

Mar 13, 20253 min

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.durangolocal.news/newsstories/30-years-of-ska-brewing This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea . Support the show...

Mar 12, 20253 min

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 Festival at the end of the month. And kick off spring with the Fly Fishing Festival at Duranglers and the International Fly Fishing Film Tour . By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-police-to-install-speed-enforcement-cameras This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Tafoya Barrett & Associates . Support the show...

Mar 11, 20252 min

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 www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-mesa-park-progress-picks-up-steam This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Dunkin’ Donuts . Support the show...

Mar 07, 20253 min

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. Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 41st Annual Seminar, 'Water Reimagined: Strategies for a Changing World,' explores key water management issues. It kicks off March 28th at Sky Ute Casino. 4CORE and Shaw Solar launch Project SunShare to make rooftop solar affordable for income-qu...

Mar 05, 20253 min

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 www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/economic-hardship-on-the-rise-in-sw-colorado This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q . Support the show...

Feb 28, 20253 min

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 Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/skijoring-action-heats-up-the-snow-in-silverton This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Tafoya Barrett & Associates . Support the show...

Feb 26, 20253 min

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. Fort Lewis College hosts the 2025 Confluence Water Seminar , featuring a keynote on Indigenous leadership in the Grand Canyon. Meet some of Durango’s most influential women during the Durango Women's Leadership Conference at Fort Lewis College. Book lovers, mark your calendars! Friends of the Library will host its annual spring book sale with grea...

Feb 25, 20253 min

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/what-to-know-about-sales-tax-renewal This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Stakeburgers . Support the show...

Feb 21, 20254 min

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/newsstories/dhs-students-get-sweet-career-advice This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and FLC Center for Innovation . Support the show...

Feb 19, 20253 min

Bucking on the Rez Premieres

Bucking on the Rez , a short film by a Rocky Mountain PBS Journalist premieres at Fort Lewis College Submit your artwork for the 103rd Southern Tribal Ute fair logo contest And the Ignacio Community Library will offer free legal clinics. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/bucking-on-the-rez-premieres This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Crystal Mart . Support the show...

Feb 18, 20252 min

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 www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/denkai-animal-sanctuary-opens-in-durango This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings . Support the show...

Feb 14, 20252 min

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 www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/snowdown-durangos-week-of-madness-and-mayhem This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Dunkin Donuts . Support the show...

Feb 13, 20252 min

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 www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/new-low-tox-hair-salon-opens-in-durango This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino . Support the show...

Feb 12, 20253 min

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 City of Durango will celebrate sustainable transportation during Bike to Work day and Commuter Challenge. See how you can participate. Silverton Skijoring is back this President's Day weekend. It’s an action-packed event for the whole family, except for your dogs. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durangos-winter-bike-to-work-day-rolls-in This ...

Feb 11, 20253 min

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 at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/snowdown-by-the-numbers This story is sponsored by Fastsigns DURANGO and FLC Center for Innovation . Support the show...

Feb 07, 20252 min

Don’t Fill Landfills with Fast Fashion

The fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental pollution. Find out how you can shop sustainably for used clothing and sports gear at Durango Outdoor Exchange . By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dont-fill-landfills-with-fast-fashion This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and FASTSIGNS Durango . Support the show...

Feb 06, 20254 min

The Dave Spencer Ski Classic Returns!

Don’t miss out on this month’s First Friday and a featured artist who will show you how to make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Brett Dennen returns to Durango for his annual Lift Series joined by local singer-songwriter Julianne Marqua. Merely Players gears up to present the premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s new play. Registration for the 2025 Dave Spencer SKI Classic is officially open! Don’t miss out on this incredible Adaptive Sports Association fundraiser. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at h...

Feb 04, 20253 min

Local Skier Riding High

Anderson’s American speed skiing record will turn 19 in April. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/local-skier-riding-high This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q . Support the show...

Jan 31, 20253 min

Snowdown 2025!

Snowdown 2025 has arrived! Find out what’s happening and how to join the fun. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/snowdown-2025 This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and San Juan Regional Medical Center . Support the show...

Jan 28, 20252 min

DHS Welcomes New Baseball Coach

Hibbeler plans to make the demons an athletic, aggressive group. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dhs-welcomes-new-baseball-coach This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino . Support the show...

Jan 24, 20253 min

Miller Middle School Celebrates Grand Opening

Miller Middle School welcomed the community to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after a series of challenging events. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/miller-middle-school-celebrates-grand-opening This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q . Support the show...

Jan 17, 20253 min

Be WinterWise and Drive Safe this January

La Plata Electric Association opens applications for the Board of Directors election - find out how you can apply. Be WinterWise with top tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation this winter. Learn how you can help with snowtography studies this winter with the Mountain Studies Institute . By Hannah Robertson. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/be-winterwise-and-drive-safe-this-january This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings and Kroegers Ace Hardw...

Jan 15, 20254 min

Five New State Laws In 2025

From stricter phone regulations while behind the wheel to new child passenger safety rules, here are five laws that could impact you. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/five-new-state-laws-in-2025 This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Hospice of Montezuma . Support the show...

Jan 14, 20253 min

Pro Cyclists Rally for Elementary Students

National Champions Riley Amos and Todd Wells meet students at Durango School District 9-R ’s smallest school. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/pro-cyclists-rally-for-elementary-students This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea . Support the show...

Jan 10, 20253 min

Technology Turns Your Phone into A Rescue Locator

Purgatory Resort aims to improve guest safety along with Ski Patrol efficiency by using AirFlare technology. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/technology-turns-your-phone-into-a-rescue-locator This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Crystal Mart . Support the show...

Jan 07, 20253 min

Community Serving Community

How does a community address repeat offenders when it comes to often marginalized communities? An initiative called the Problem-Solving Court , a city-community partnership, is looking to develop systematic programming addressing the root issues in Durango and the surrounding area. By Hannah Robertson. Watch this story at http://www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/community-serving-community This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee, & Tea and M&R Plumbing . Support the show...

Dec 27, 20245 min

Keep Swinging at Choice Athletics

Choice Athletics indoor facility provides year-round analysis, coaching for baseball and softball players previously sacked by snow. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/keep-swinging-at-choice-athletics This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Sky Ute Casino . Support the show...

Dec 24, 20243 min

La Plata County Public Health Department Prepares for Relocation

The La Plata County Public Health Department plans to relocate within the next few months. Find out the latest updates on this transition. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/la-plata-county-public-health-department-prepares-for-relocation This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank . Support the show...

Dec 24, 20244 min
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