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
220 episodes
Legends on the Animas
Professional boxing is making its return to Durango with the Legends on the Animas event on Saturday, Oct. 18. Many of us recognize the mural of heavyweight boxer Jack Dempsey on the side of El ...
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Local Teacher Honored
The theater community is celebrating Nicholaus Sandner as Colorado’s top drama teacher. Sandner is a Durango local, a Fort Lewis College graduate and a drama teacher at Montezuma Cortez Hi...
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Celebrate Local Businesses, Solar, and Transition to Fall
The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency invites you to come tour solar initiatives in the Durango area Saturday, Sept. 5! Learn about different sustainable energy initiatives throughout the tour, and ...
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Durango Devo Ready for New Leadership
Levi Kurlander is leaving his position as Executive Director of Durango Devo after serving for nearly eight years in the role. Under his leadership, Devo’s enrollment numbers have grown by nearly three tim...
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Rest, Relaxation and Recovery Coming at Rivers Edge
Rivers Edge Wellness Center is set to bring rest, relaxation and recovery services to a familiar location when it opens next month. New owners J.D. and Ashley Sutton bought the property two days ...
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Chile Season Returns
Pueblo Seed & Food Company has started roasting its 2024 chile crop. Owner Dan Hobbs has found an excited chile clientele since moving his company from Pueblo to Cortez in 2021. He’s also found Pueb...
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Grants Here, There, Everywhere!
Up, up, and away! The Durango-La Plata County Airport is one of eight regional and municipal airports in Colorado that received part of a $100 million grant from the Federal A...
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Local Artist Honors Edward Abbey with Captivating Mural on Animas River Trail
Do you ever find yourself thinking “river thoughts” like Edward Abbey? A new mural along the River Trail encourages just that. Located just south of Santa Rita Park, local artist Mariah Kaminsky painted a tribute to the late author, incorporati...
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Indigenous Arts Festival Returns
The 2024 Aztec Indigenous Arts Festival features local Indigenous artists, performers and culture on Saturday, September 14. This version of the festival features the largest variety of entert...
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International Observe the Moon Night
The Ignacio Community Library and Ignacio High School Science are co-hosting an Internation...
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Project Angel Flight Takes Off
Miller Middle School students and staff will transition to their new campus on September 24th, after starting the school year at Durango High School....
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Back to School Fair Brings Community Together for Successful Year
School is officially back in session! On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Durango Education Foundation held its annual Back to School Fair at the
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Senator Hickenlooper Tours New Nursing Training Facility at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College has partnered with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to establish a new nursing training facility on its campus. U.S. Sen. Joh...
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Time to Strut Your Stuff
The 5th annual Men in Heels Fundraiser will take place on September 10th at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, supporting the <...
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Firewise: The Key to Defending Your Home Against Wildfires
Wildfires are an increasing threat, but with the right precautions, homeowners can significantly reduce their risk. Through the Firewise&nb...
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Bike Bash Brewing
The second annual Bike Prom celebrates cycling subculture at The Powerhouse on September 14th. The event features a bike-parade, bike games, mu...
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“I Voted” Sticker Contest
The Colorado Secretary of State is hosting a contest for a new “I Voted” sticker for this year’s elections, open to al...
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Olympians Return Home
Christopher Blevins, Riley Amos and Savilia Blunk returned to Durango following their Olympic mountain bike races. Durango’s Team USA members enjoyed a competitive respite following th...
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Get Ready for the School Year
Durango School District 9-R has released a new plan to keep traffic congestion at Durango High School down during pick-up and drop-off. Durango High School<...
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Aztec Development Gets Grant Funding
The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council is one of 100 nonprofits nationwide to earn a grant from Lowe’s Hometowns to invest in the co...
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Durango Public Library Adopts New Guidelines For Challenging Materials
The Durango Public Library has revised its materials review policy in response to new state guidelines that allow residents to challenge library materials. The policy mandates that challenger...
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Back to School for Durango 9-R
Durango School District 9-R heads back August 20th - make sure that your student(s) are ready with the “
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Community Insights: Ignacio Community Library
The Ignacio Community Library serves as a welcoming public space for the Town of Ignacio, focused on connecting people through learni...
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