Durango Local News

A bipartisan bill could offer free state park entry for Ute tribal members.  A heavily used section of the Animas River Trail closes for eight months for upgrades. Get the details on the detour and improvements.  Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 41st Annual Seminar, 'Water Reimagined: Strategies for a Changing World,' explores key water management issues. It kicks off March 28t...

United Way of Southwest Colorado using new ALICE study to better understand the region. By Connor Shreve.   Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/economic-hardship-on-the-rise-in-sw-colorado   This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q .  Support the show

On President’s Day weekend, Silverton turns Blair Street into a high-speed, high-stakes race course that includes fast horses and skilled skiers who negotiate hair-raising jumps and obstacles to compete for a total of $15,000 in prizes. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/skijoring-action-heats-up-the-snow-in-silverton This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Co...

Southwest Colorado nonprofits received a major funding boost! Find out how $5.2 million from the Southwest Community Foundation has made a difference.  Fort Lewis College hosts the 2025 Confluence Water Seminar , featuring a keynote on Indigenous leadership in the Grand Canyon.  Meet some of Durango’s most influential women during the  Durango Women's Leadership Conference at Fort Lewis Colle...

The 2005 Half-Cent Sales Tax is on the April 2025 ballot for reauthorization. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/what-to-know-about-sales-tax-renewal This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Stakeburgers . Support the show

DHS Career Connect introduces students to local business leaders, experiences. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dhs-students-get-sweet-career-advice   This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and FLC Center for Innovation .  Support the show

Bucking on the Rez , a short film by a Rocky Mountain PBS Journalist premieres at Fort Lewis College   Submit your artwork for the 103rd Southern Tribal Ute fair logo contest   And the Ignacio Community Library will offer free legal clinics. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/bucking-on-the-rez-premieres   This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Crystal...

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