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
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 Durango. And the Durango Fiesta Days Rodeo returns for its 90th anniversary. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/extreme-dry-weather-cancels-july-4th-fireworks
This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Kroegers Ace Hardware...
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 issue they plan to “grow our own”with local health-care partners to retain a local workforce. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/growing-our-own-1-3m-plan-to-train-local-healthcare-workers
School districts climate literacy program recognizes students who show initiative on environmental issues. By Connor Shreve.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dhs-grads-lauded-for-climate-action
This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and FLC Center for Innovation.
La Plata County invites you to the annual “Driving” Tour and Colorado Governor Jarid Polis launched a public dashboard that displays federal funding reductions across Colorado counties. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/return-of-the-annual-driving-tour
This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.
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.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/heartwood-cohousing-breaks-ground-on-major-expansion-after-25-years
This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Payroll Department.
Project aims to improve downtown infrastructure, road surface, experience. By Connor Shreve.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/construction-continues-on-pagosa-springs-main-street
This story is sponsored by Fredie’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Dunkin’ Donuts.
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, and Durango-based band Desiderata is set to perform at Animas City Theater. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/junction-creek-trail-access-limited-this-summer-due-to-construction
This story is sponsored by Tafoy...
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 art inventory for the first time since 2015. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/volunteers-needed-to-document-durangos-growing-public-art-scene
This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Kroegers Ace ...
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 Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/farmers-market-sprouts-for-summer-season-in-durango
This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sky Ute Casino.
The City of Durango invites community to comment on the Downtown’s Next Step project, Southwest Safehouse celebrates its 40th anniversary with an event at Four Leaves Winery, and the Southern Ute Behavioral Health calls youth artists to submit artwork to be featured on a mural in Ignacio. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-invites-community-comment-on-downtowns-next-step
Former state representative Barbara McLachlan and retired Physician Mary Gerodetti hope to effect positive change on a hyper-local level. By Connor Shreve.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-residents-lead-new-charity-effort
This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and M&R Plumbing.
Durango Transit offers free public transportation all summer,, celebrate Durango’s western heritage with the True Western Roundup rodeos every Wednesday,, and don't miss Gardens on Tour at the end of the month. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-transit-offers-free-rides-all-summer
This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.
Current phase of expansion adds new gates, security checkpoint and baggage area by the end of 2026. By Connor Shreve.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-la-plata-county-airport-expansion-on-schedule
This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.
After a scary and lonely battle with cancer, Val Russel, owner of the Flying Hatter, wants to use her experience to help others undergoing cancer treatment. Hats for the C Word gives cancer patients the opportunity to design a free custom hat. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/hats-for-the-c-word
This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Crystal Mart.
The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the college’s next president at its meeting on April 11. Shotton formerly served as the college’s Vice President of Diversity Affairs and the Acting Dean of Student Engagement. She will be FLC’s first-ever indigenous president. By Ryan Simonovich.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/flc-appoints-new-president
Police were called to capture Irwin, a pet kangaroo, after he made his second escape this year. Concerts in the Park starts back up in June. And the City of Durango asks residents to be mindful with water consumption after a dry winter. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/irwin-the-pet-kangaroo-listed-as-repeat-offender
This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Happy Pappy's Pizza...
On May 15, Park Elementary students showcased projects celebrating Better World Week. As part of the EL Education (Expeditionary Learning) curriculum, a nonprofit that partners with K–12 public and charter schools to boost student achievement through a holistic approach, they engaged in service-based learning projects demonstrating how they contributed to making the world a better place. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.dur...
The TABOR and Gallagher amendments to the Colorado Constitution, along with several recent legislative tweaks to property tax law, have plummeted property tax revenues in La Plata County. Outgoing County Manager Chuck Stevens warns that county residents may have some tough choices ahead about the quality and quantity of services they want. By Deborah Uroda & Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/lpc...
In a small rural town like Ignacio, opportunities for creative expression are limited. Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts wants to fill that gap. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dancing-spirit-builds-community-through-creativity
This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.
Cyclists are gearing up for the return of the Iron horse Bicycle Classic, and LPEA receives a $2 million grant to launch a new battery storage project. By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/iron-horse-bicycle-classic-returns
This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
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