Durango Local News

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...

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....

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 &...

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 C...

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...

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 Ge...

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 Casi...

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

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

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.  [L...

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 ti...

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-f...

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

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-fo...

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

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/6449...

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 t...

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

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 Support the show

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

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

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

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

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

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 . Support the show