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
The People Behind the Lens: Colorado Photography Week
Colorado Photography Week, Nov. 14-22, is for anyone who loves photos, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Local photographers describe how they came to the craft and what keeps them shooting in the region.
By Freewheel Studios
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Freewheel Studios and Colorado Photography Week.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Farmers Market Wraps Strong Season Despite Weather Woes
The Durango Farmers Market encouraged vendors to decorate booths and hand out treats at its fourth annual trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31.
Organizers said the season was a success, though drought and flooding made it a hard year for farmers. The market held six Second Saturday events on Main Avenue, and early data shows vendors nearly doubled their sales there. A January meeting will decide whether the Second Saturday markets on Main Avenue continue in 2027.
By Josh Stephenson
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and S...
Explore the Power of Photography on Display in Durango
What is the power of photography?
Colorado Photography Week runs Nov. 14-22 in Durango and surrounding communities. The schedule includes exhibits, workshops, socials and photographer talks, along with the Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown, where five professional photographers present their work to a live audience at Fort Lewis College. Learn more at ColoradoPhotoWeek.org.
By Freewheel Studios
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Freewheel Studios and Colorado Photography Week.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - g...
Receding Waters: Pagosa Springs Moves from Rescue to Recovery
Pagosa Springs and surrounding communities grapple with new climate extremes. Two historic floods combined with two erratic wildfires in Archuleta County within a 14-month window leaves local leadership re-considering emergency response tactics and floodplain management. The San Juan River peaked at 15.02 feet on the morning of Oct. 23, edging out last year’s record of 12.82 feet in October 2025. It marked the highest crest on record in Pagosa Springs since a historic flood in 1911.
By Christi Bode
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Durango Pizza and Sky Ute Casino Resort.
...High School Students Explore Careers in Building Trades
High school students from Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio tried plumbing, electrical and HVAC work at a Building Trades Career Day on Oct. 21 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative organized the event to show students trades they may not see in school.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Payroll Department.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com...
What’s Happening Around La Plata County | Week of Oct. 27, 2026
Halloween weekend in Durango includes a Halloween comedy show with Caro Gomez at the Black Heron Lounge, The Rocky Horror Show at the Durango Arts Center, and Downtown Children’s Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Mercy Sports Medicine.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Durango DEVO Celebrates 20 Years of Youth Biking
Durango DEVO marked its 20th anniversary Oct. 16-18 with races, a park celebration and an evening gala at Durango Mesa Park. What began as a middle school club has grown into a youth cycling program that has served thousands of young riders.
By Josh Stephenson
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.<...
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Oct. 20, 2026
The Durango Winter Sports Hall of Fame inducts Paul Folwell, “Dirty” Don Hinkley and Ron Klatt on Thursday. Fort Lewis College Homecoming is underway and wraps up Saturday, Oct. 24, with the Skyhawks taking on CSU Pueblo. And, the first Kinteel Freedom Swing Golf Tournament tees off Sunday, Oct. 25.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Durango Pizza and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix...
Colorado Democrats Bring Bus Tour to Durango
The Colorado Democratic Party’s “Our Future. Our Colorado.” bus tour stopped at Fort Lewis College in Durango on Saturday, Oct. 17. U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow and Attorney General and Democratic nominee for governor Phil Weiser spoke to supporters, along with other state and local candidates.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at htt...
Candidate Interview: Naomi Riess — Colorado House District 59
Naomi Riess, a Republican, is running for Colorado House District 59 against Katie Stewart, the Democratic incumbent.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Katie Stewart — Colorado House District 59
Katie Stewart, the Democratic incumbent for Colorado House District 59, is running for reelection against Naomi Riess, a Republican.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
First Southwest Bank: Keeping Local Business in Local Hands
After 20 years of building Shaw Solar in Durango, founder John Shaw chose to transition the company to an employee-owned worker cooperative, giving 14 employees the opportunity to become owners.
With financing support from First Southwest Bank, the company created a path to preserve local jobs, share ownership and build a stronger future for the people who helped make the business successful.
[LNN Branded Content]
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support th...
Fort Lewis Women’s Golf Finishes Fall Season
Fort Lewis College’s women’s golf wrapped up its fall season under new head coach Todd Henderson. Henderson says the fall gave the team a foundation to build on in the spring.
By Kate Moores
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Mercy Sports Medicine and the Payroll Department.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Daryl Crites — LPC Surveyor
Daryl Crites, the Republican incumbent for La Plata County surveyor, is running unopposed this November.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Candidate Interview: John Hickenlooper — U.S. Senate
John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate, is running for reelection against Mark Baisley, a Republican.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Elizabeth Philbrick — LPC Commissioner
Elizabeth Philbrick, the Democratic incumbent for La Plata County commissioner, is running unopposed this November.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch more interviews and election content at LNN.news/elections
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Mark Baisley — U.S. Senate
Mark Baisley, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate against John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Phil Weiser — CO Governor
Phil Weiser, a Democrat, is running for governor against Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to interview.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Our Shared Currents: Where the San Juan & Rio Grande Meet
Our Shared Currents is a 3-part series exploring human relationships along Southwest Colorado’s waterways. These stories of unexpected commonalities go beyond traditional boundaries and competing demands. In this first episode, we learn how water systems and local wildlife connect the Rio Grande and Colorado River basins. The San Juan-Chama Project, a major transmountain diversion originating in the South San Juans and funneling water underneath the Continental Divide, is a critical lifeline for communities in New Mexico. People and nature are uniquely bound together across the Divide by these shared waters.
By Christi Bode
Watch th...
Candidate Interview: Greg Lopez — CO Governor
Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, is running for governor against Phil Weiser, a Democrat, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to interview.
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
By Rachel Hughes
Support the show
Making Youth Services Easier to Reach - Our Kids. Our Community. (Episode 3)
Four La Plata County organizations are working to reach more young people. Episode 3 of “Our Kids. Our Community.” looks at the barriers between young people and youth services.
By Sadie Smith
This story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.
Watch this story at LNN.news
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Candidate Interview: James Wiley — CO Secretary of State
James Wiley, a Republican, is running for secretary of state against Amanda Gonzalez, a Democrat.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Kevin Grantham — CO State Treasurer
Kevin Grantham, a Republican, is running for state treasurer against Jeff Bridges, a Democrat.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Moni Grushkin — LPC Treasurer
Moni Grushkin, the unaffiliated incumbent for La Plata County treasurer, is running for reelection against Miles Walsh, a Democrat, who was unavailable to interview. Watch Moni Grushkin's full interview.
Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/elections
By Rachel Hughes
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Cathy Seibel — LPC Coroner
Cathy Seibel, a Republican, is running for La Plata County coroner against Trever Nyx, a Democrat.
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
By Rachel Hughes
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Trever Nyx — LPC Coroner
Trever Nyx, a Democrat, is running for La Plata County coroner against Cathy Seibel, a Republican.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch more interviews and election content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Oct. 6, 2026
Carver Brewing Company turns 40 this week, volunteers are needed to restore Hermosa Creek, and the first Durango Marathon and Half Marathon takes over Santa Rita Park.
By Kate Moores
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Mercy Sports Medicine.
The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.
Support the show
Your La Plata County Ballot Is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know
La Plata County's general election is approaching. Here are key dates, drop-off locations and things to know before your ballot arrives.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango.
Support the show
Candidate Interview: Tiffany Lee — LPC Clerk and Recorder
Tiffany Lee, the unaffiliated incumbent for La Plata County clerk and recorder, is running unopposed this November.
By Rachel Hughes
Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/elections
Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 29, 2026
Cowboy poets and musicians gather for the annual Durango Cowboy Gathering. Cafe au Play hosts a Halloween Costume Exchange. And the Harvest Festival Car Show returns to Sky Ute Casino Resort with show cars, Valve Cover Races, live music, and Ignacio's Chile Fest.
By Kate Moores
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.
Support the show
40,000 Pounds of Food Donated to Durango Food Bank
Durango Food Bank was selected to receive 40,000 pounds of donated food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative delivering 250 truckloads to 250 food banks across the country. Half of the donation is headed to Pagosa Springs, with the rest supporting La Plata County and partners in Silverton and at Fort Lewis College.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.
Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 22, 2026
The San Juan Songwriters Festival brings Hall of Fame songwriters and rising voices downtown Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 24-27. Manna hosts its second annual Our Streets, Our Stories event on Thursday, Sept. 24, and Durango Oktoberfest returns to Buckley Park Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27 to close out the week.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
Support the show
What Youth Lose When Services Fall Short - Our Kids. Our Community. (Episode 2)
La Plata County's youth-serving organizations are working to keep up with rising demand, and the need continues to grow alongside them. Episode two of "Our Kids. Our Community." looks at what's driving that need, and what four local organizations are doing to keep up.
By Sadie Smith
This story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.
Watch this story at LNN.news
Support the show
Half Coffee Shop, Half Forge
The Blacksmith Café isn't an ordinary coffee shop. One half is a café, the other half is a working forge. Nate and Jo Winkler opened the shop on Highway 160, where you can get espresso, locally sourced pastries and fresh yerba mate, and also catch live blacksmithing during open forging hours.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and FASTSIGNS Durango.
Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 15, 2026
The 40th Annual Chocolate Fantasia is Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Purgatory Resort hosts its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, September 19, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the base area. And the Durango Autumn Arts Festival returns Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Second Avenue downtown.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Pizza.
Support the show
Skyhawks Win Under Saturday Night Lights
The Fort Lewis College football team played its first home game under new stadium lights this weekend, beating Arizona Christian University 27 to 9 in front of more than 2,000 fans. The roughly $750,000 lighting project was funded by a student fee increase FLC students voted on themselves, and it's the first of three planned upgrades. The Skyhawks host New Mexico Highlands on Saturday, September 12.
By Kate Moores and Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.
Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 8, 2026
This week Durango has the Durango Fall Pride, the Economic Alliance Summit and a Dolly Parton karaoke tribute at the Durango Arts Center all on the calendar.
By Sadie Smith
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Dunkin Donuts.
Support the show
The Players Behind La Plata's Youth Safety Net
Four organizations serve La Plata County's youth, each in a different way. Episode one of “Our Kids. Our Community.” introduces who they are.
By Sadie Smith.
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.
Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 1, 2026
The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally celebrates its 33rd anniversary Thursday through Sunday, September 3 to 6, with a packed schedule of events. On Friday, September 4, Durango's Fall Gallery Walk takes over galleries across town from 4 to 7 p.m. The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley is celebrating its 5th birthday and is the perfect place to start your evening. And starting Friday, September 4, Purgatory Resort hosts the annual Mushroom Festival. The weekend includes a mushroom and wine dinner Friday evening, a cooking masterclass on Saturday, and a multi-course mushroom and wine luncheon on Sunday.
By Sadie Smith
Watch t...
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 25, 2026
This weekend, Durango has the San Juan Brewfest, the Mountain States Cup Downhill Series Finale at Purgatory Resort and a late summer birding outing at the San Juan Mountains Association Nature Center.
Watch this story at LNN.news
This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and RMW Tafoya Barrett & Associates.
Support the show
