Durango Local News

Sanctuary Founder Floss Blackburn hopes the move will help it better serve both Montezuma and La Plata Counties. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/denkai-animal-sanctuary-opens-in-durango This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings . Support the show

Forget the Super Bowl, forget the Oscars, Durango’s real main event is Snowdown! A week of wild costumes, questionable contests, and just the right amount of chaos. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/snowdown-durangos-week-of-madness-and-mayhem This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Dunkin Donuts . Support the show

A new salon has opened in Durango! Sanct Salon promises a holistic approach, find out what that entails. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/new-low-tox-hair-salon-opens-in-durango This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino . Support the show

There’s still time to catch the end of Soup for the Soul . Grab a bowl of soup while supporting end-of-life care. The City of Durango will celebrate sustainable transportation during Bike to Work day and Commuter Challenge. See how you can participate. Silverton Skijoring is back this President's Day weekend. It’s an action-packed event for the whole family, except for your dogs. By Sadie Smi...

From cycling supremacy to the Snowdown royalty, and a parade that drew thousands, get the numbers behind Durango’s biggest winter celebration. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/snowdown-by-the-numbers This story is sponsored by Fastsigns DURANGO and FLC Center for Innovation . Support the show

The fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental pollution.  Find out how you can shop sustainably for used clothing and sports gear at Durango Outdoor Exchange . By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dont-fill-landfills-with-fast-fashion This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and FASTSIGNS Durango . S...

Don’t miss out on this month’s First Friday and a featured artist who will show you how to make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Brett Dennen returns to Durango for his annual Lift Series joined by local singer-songwriter Julianne Marqua. Merely Players gears up to present the premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s new play. Registration for the 2025 Dave Spencer SKI Classic is officially open! Don’t miss...

Anderson’s American speed skiing record will turn 19 in April. By Connor Shreve.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/local-skier-riding-high This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q . Support the show

Snowdown 2025 has arrived! Find out what’s happening and how to join the fun. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/snowdown-2025 This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and San Juan Regional Medical Center . Support the show

Hibbeler plans to make the demons an athletic, aggressive group. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dhs-welcomes-new-baseball-coach This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino . Support the show

Miller Middle School welcomed the community to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after a series of challenging events. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/miller-middle-school-celebrates-grand-opening This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q . Support the show

La Plata Electric Association opens applications for the Board of Directors election - find out how you can apply. Be WinterWise with top tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation this winter. Learn how you can help with snowtography studies this winter with the Mountain Studies Institute . By Hannah Robertson. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/be-winterwise-and-drive...

From stricter phone regulations while behind the wheel to new child passenger safety rules, here are five laws that could impact you. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/five-new-state-laws-in-2025 This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Hospice of Montezuma . Support the show

National Champions Riley Amos and Todd Wells meet students at Durango School District 9-R ’s smallest school. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/pro-cyclists-rally-for-elementary-students This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea . Support the show

Purgatory Resort aims to improve guest safety along with Ski Patrol efficiency by using AirFlare technology. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/technology-turns-your-phone-into-a-rescue-locator This story is sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Crystal Mart . Support the show

How does a community address repeat offenders when it comes to often marginalized communities? An initiative called the Problem-Solving Court , a city-community partnership, is looking to develop systematic programming addressing the root issues in Durango and the surrounding area. By Hannah Robertson. Watch this story at http://www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/community-serving-community This st...

Choice Athletics indoor facility provides year-round analysis, coaching for baseball and softball players previously sacked by snow. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/keep-swinging-at-choice-athletics   This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Sky Ute Casino .   Support the show

The La Plata County Public Health Department plans to relocate within the next few months. Find out the latest updates on this transition. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/la-plata-county-public-health-department-prepares-for-relocation   This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank .   Support the show

Four Corners Writers hosted their inaugural kick-off event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Cortez Public Library to celebrate the upcoming anthology, Four Corners Voices , featuring writers from across the region. Look forward to a collection of regional stories, essays, and poetry, arriving soon at local bookstores. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/four-corners...

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking public feedback on its Water Quality Standards revisions. The 50-day public comment period opened Nov. 12 and will close Jan. 2, with a public hearing scheduled for Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m.  Last month, the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum was awarded the 2024 Community Impact Award from the Association of Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums for its...

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announced record-breaking donations for this year’s Colorado Gives Day , with a 26% increase in donations to nonprofit organizations in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties. The annual giving day reported over $50 million in donations state-wide.  The City of Durango is seeking interested individuals to join a stormwater...

San Juan Mountains Association is holding its Christmas Trees for Conservation fundraiser. Come pick up your Christmas tree and support stewardship and conservation education on Southwest Colorado’s public land. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/christmas-trees-for-conservation This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Freddy's Frozen Custard...

Matt Martensen is trying to change the paradigm of internet monetization. His tech startup, User Cooperative , is a user-owned internet browser structured as a member-governed cooperative. He says trillions of dollars and our well-being are on the line. By Connor Shreve.  This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Sky Ute Casino .  Support the show

Durango School District 9-R announced the purchase of a permanent home for Big Picture High School at the end of November. The new home, Unit 4 in the Coumbine Center, will provide the school with 12,698 square feet of space, which will be renovated before the school moves in Fall 2026.  County Road 251, also known as 32nd Street, has re-opened for the winter after construction work began on the r...

Technological advances in health care allow for better outcomes. That is one reason CommonSpirit Mercy Hospita l is embracing robotic technology in orthopedic surgery. The hospital is proud to provide the region’s largest array of robotics-assisted surgical technology. The advancements allow for less invasive surgeries, quicker recovery, and longer-term improvements. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this...