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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
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West Coast Swing is more than a dance style — it's a lifestyle for members of West Slope Westies, Durango's nonprofit swing dance community. Known for its fluid, elastic movement and ability to complement almost any genre of music, West Coast Swing has drawn a growing and passionate local following. When the group began outgrowing their rented rooms at the Smiley Building, leadership made a bold decision: find a bigger home and trust the community to fill it. That leap of faith led to the cre...
Durango has a full lineup of events this March. Our Own Lives presents its Second Annual Disability Art Show at the Durango Arts Center, featuring more than 30 artists. The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby returns to Purgatory Resort with creative downhill fun. And the Durango Bach Festival, presented by the San Juan Symphony, brings a week of “Mostly Mozart” performances to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by RMW Tafoya Barr...
The Durango Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 21st year with the tagline "We're Legal," bringing independent films from over 50 countries to southwest Colorado from March 4–8, 2026. Known as a "Filmmaker's Festival," DIFF showcases adventure, documentary, native cinema, shorts, features, and more — creating a rare space where audiences are elbow to elbow with the filmmakers themselves. Among this year's selections is the Colorado-shot feature The Only Way Out Is Through, whose edit...
A longtime Durango tradition is evolving. Southwest Colorado Rocks celebrates community leaders, organizations, and businesses making a difference across the region. Formerly known as Durango Rocks, the event expanded this year to include Ignacio and Bayfield, highlighting the impact of leaders throughout La Plata County. Organizers say the celebration is about recognizing the people who are strengthening the community and inspiring others to do the same. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at d...
The Durango Women's Leadership Conference returns February 26 at Whalen Gymnasium with panels, breakout sessions, and talks supporting women’s athletics at Fort Lewis College. Comedian Olivia Carter performs in Durango February 27 after appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the Durango Independent Film Festival returns March 4–8 with screenings across Durango. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at durangolocal.news. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza &...
Every February, volunteers walk the banks of the Animas River counting American dippers — small, bold birds that dive headfirst into rushing rapids and spend their entire lives along river corridors. Because dippers feed on the aquatic insects that can only survive in clean water, they serve as a living indicator of river health. The American Dipper Project launched in 2016 following the Gold King Mine spill, and citizen scientists have been tracking nesting behavior and success rates ever si...
Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet made a stop in Durango this week to discuss his campaign for governor, touching on some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Bennet, who has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009, shared his vision for Colorado's future and what he says sets him apart as a candidate. Watch the full interview to hear where he stands. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Hospice of Monte...
For over two decades, the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies has been monitoring Colorado's snowpack from weather stations on Red Mountain Pass. Their team digs snow pits every few weeks documenting dust layers, measuring snow crystals, and tracking how the snowpack reflects sunlight. This year they're recording unusually low snow conditions across the state while studying how dust particles reduce snow's reflectivity and speed up melt timing. Since snowpack provides 70 percent of Colorado...
This week in Durango highlights community leadership, small business support, and winter competition on the mountain. Southwest Colorado Rocks will host its Annual Awards Ceremony on February 19th at 5 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall, honoring outstanding businesses and leaders from across La Plata County. On February 20th, the Seeds of Success DFM Summit takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The free event provides practical workshops and networking opportu...
Durango's warming shelter is providing a lifesaving refuge for unhoused community members during the coldest winter nights. After years of discussion, the City Council unanimously approved the shelter following overwhelming neighborhood support with 88% of residents surveyed backing the initiative. The shelter opens when temperatures are forecasted to drop to 15 degrees or below, operating with trained coordinators and volunteers who provide transportation from the transit center, warm meals ...
KDUR, Fort Lewis College's radio station now in its 52nd year, hosts an annual cover night that has become a cornerstone event for Durango's music community. The tradition began when musicians from different genres came together to celebrate local talent by covering Neil Diamond songs, adopting the motto "local musicians unite." The event has grown so popular that tickets sell out within minutes. The fundraising event known as “Cover Night” brings together community members who play music for...
Several events are happening around Durango this week, including a weekend of on-mountain activities at Purgatory Resort with live music, après-ski parties, Telemark Telefestivus, and a Venture Snowboards demo day. The Powerhouse hosts its Power of Movement event celebrating the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 16th and 17th. Looking ahead, REMS Southwest returns to Durango April 14th and 15th with radiation-free bone health screenings using FDA-cleared technology. By Sadie Smith. Watch...
Snowdown featured freestyle skiing events at Chapman Hill hosted by the Durango Winter Sports Club. The competitions included multiple age groups, with entry fees supporting local youth winter sports clubs and facilities. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Crystal Mart Support the show
Manna Soup Kitchen has expanded its mission to address housing insecurity in La Plata County. The organization recently received a donated residential property with four units where tenants pay no more than 30% of their income in rent. Built in the late 1800s, the home has already seen improvements including driveway replacement, roof repairs, and radon mitigation. This year, Manna plans to remodel two units and replace exterior siding. Manna welcomes donations of building supplies, services,...
What’s happening in Durango: From thrilling acrobatics to local art and community celebrations, there’s something for everyone! The world-renowned Peking Acrobats perform February 4th at the Community Concert Hall. On February 5th, Ska Brewing celebrates the Durango Independent Film Festival with a special Indie IPA release. The Rigamarole Art Exhibition opens February 6th at the Durango Creative District, showcasing work by Fort Lewis College grads Megan Ronquillo and Felix Roberts. And don’...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in key regions to help reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock while supporting long-term coexistence. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sunray Park & Casino. Support the show
Denkai Animal Sanctuary has received a $10,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation to help subsidize veterinary care for senior pet owners across the Four Corners. The funding supports income-based assistance for veterinary services and helps keep pets healthy and in their homes. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Sky Ute Casino Support the show
This weekly bulletin offers a quick look at what’s happening around Durango and the surrounding area. From Snowdown events to live music, open mic nights and community gatherings, the roundup highlights ways to get involved throughout the week. By Paige Sparks. Watch this story at durangolocal.news This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and The Payroll Department. Support the show
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents Constellations of Place, a powerful new exhibition rooted in the landscapes and layered histories of Southwest Colorado. Curated by Dr. Meranda Roberts (Yerington Paiute, Chicana), the exhibition brings together more than 60 works from the Center’s permanent collections alongside contemporary pieces by 13 Native American, Indigenous, and Latinx artists. The exhibition will be open to the public until December 18, 2026. By Paige Sp...
A new documentary is shining a light on the power of local journalism and its role in a healthy democracy. Truth Be Told screened in Durango this week, hosted by COLab, marking the first stop on a statewide tour. The film explores how local news helps sustain informed communities and why its future matters. The screening tour was made in collaboration with the Colorado News Collaborative, a nonprofit newsroom strengthening local journalism across Colorado. This story is sponsored by FA...
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