Durango Local News

Wines of the San Juan hosted its 12th annual Wine and Shine Classic Car Show where crowds gathered for an afternoon of vintage cars and local wines. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/classic-cars-and-local-wine-take-center-stage-in-san-juan-valley This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Three Rivers Brewery . Support the show

A local pastor’s vision to revive Southwest Colorado’s western heritage has launched plans for an arena in Bayfield. Pine Valley Church Senior Pastor Scott Kujath leads the effort to create a multi-purpose facility to serve the community, create space for youth programs, and pass on Southwest Colorado western heritage to the next generation. By Rachel Hughes.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal....

The Durango Education Foundation invites school-age children and their families to connect with local resources and youth programs. The Four Corners region’s first tattoo convention comes to Ignacio this August. Colorado enacted a new law outlining when drivers must stop for school buses and a new way it’s enforced. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/ne...

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) urged Southwest Colorado residents not to give up hope for democracy but to continue fighting for their rights as citizens living in a democratic republic. Bennet, a three-term senator, fielded audience questions about health care, tariffs, and democracy's perceived erosion during a town hall meeting on Aug. 5 at Fort Lewis College. Get involved. Register...

A new Colorado bill honors the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe ’s connection to ancestral land. San Juan Brewfest returns Friday and Saturday, August 22nd and 23rd. Want to showcase your art at the library? Applications just opened! And an acorn shortage causes bears to seek food elsewhere. By Rachel Hughes.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/colorado-b...

At one point the fairgrounds master plan considered relocating the La Plata County Fairgrounds facility to Durango Mesa Parks. That turned out to be far too expensive. Find out what upgrades will be made to the Main Avenue fairgrounds facility as a part of the fairgrounds master plan. By Sadie Smith.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/county-chooses-renovation-over-new-fairgro...

Students get real world experience planning, designing and building water wells, bridges and solar energy systems to underdeveloped communities. By Connor Shreve.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/flc-students-complete-zambian-water-project   This story is sponsored by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Fastsigns Durango .   Support the show

Learn how to prepare for fire evacuations. Fort Lewis College seeks swag to share the school’s history. And World Atlas named a Four Corners town one of the most overlooked destinations in Colorado. Watch for more! By Rachel Hughes.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/how-to-prepare-for-fire-evacuations-and-emergencies   This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Fred...

New downtown Durango Fire facility houses engine, ladder truck, two ambulances, EMS Captain, with space to add additional crew. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-fire-settles-into-new-station   This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Tafoya, Barrett & Associates . Support the show

A new art gallery with a community-storytelling focus opened in downtown Durango. Three Springs may get a fire station—voters will decide this November. And the Durango School District officially changed its name. By Rachel Hughes. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/community-centric-arts-hub-opens-on-main-ave   This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Crys...

To mark its Durango opening, Sunward Credit Union launched a small business scholarship. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/credit-union-branches-into-durango   This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Durango Gelato Coffee & Tea .  Support the show

The baton has dropped. The overture nears its end, but you still have time to catch the musical magic that is the 39th annual Music in the Mountains Festival through Aug. 3. By Deborah Uroda. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/music-in-the-mountains-crescendos-toward-aug-3-finale This story is sponsored by Durango Motor Company and Dunkin Donuts . Support the show

Spanning nearly 500,000 acres across the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests, the Weminuche Wilderness has an average elevation of 10,000 feet. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/weminuche-wilderness-turns-50   This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and Happy Pappy's Pizza and Wings .  Support the show

Elizabeth Philbrick has been sworn in to fill the District 1 county commissioner seat. Join the Mountain Studies Institute for Forest Health Stewardship Day. And the La Plata County Fair returns at the beginning of August. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/elizabeth-philbrick-sworn-in-as-district-1-county-commissioner   This story is sponsored by Freddy's F...

KSUT in Ignacio is one of three Colorado public radio stations to join a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order to freeze public media funding. By Connor Shreve.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/public-radio-stations-face-uncertain-future   This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and FLC Center for Innovation .   Support the show

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, Coff...

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-loca...

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 .  Support the show

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 . Support the show

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 .  Support th...

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 . Support the show

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-construct...

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...

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 .  Support the show

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-d...