Durango Local News

Durango Local News

Author: LNN Durango, Colorado Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into Durango Local News for the stories that matter right here in southwest Colorado. This daily podcast from LNN Durango, Colorado brings you the essential updates, from city council decisions and business openings to cultural events and community conversations, all delivered with a focus on our unique mountain town. You’ll hear directly from the people shaping life in Durango and La Plata County, with reporting that digs into the local economy, the arts scene, and the issues affecting our neighbors. Produced by Deborah Uroda and executive producer Laurie Sigillito, this audio edition of our broader Local News Network (LNN) coverage is crafted for your ears, whether you're commuting over Molas Pass or walking the Animas River Trail. It’s the same trusted, ground-level reporting you might catch on Durango Cable Channel 15, but packaged for on-demand listening. Each episode of this podcast aims to connect you more deeply to the rhythm and reality of our community, offering clarity and context beyond the headlines. For those who live, work, and care about Durango, it’s a direct line to the pulse of the place we call home.
Episodes
Rock Crawlers Conquer Chokecherry Canyon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16
During the 2025 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals on Sept.5-7 in Chokecherry Canyon at Brown Springs, competitors from across the country tackled rocky ledges, massive drops, and boulder-strewn ascent courses in their specially…
Animas High School Releases “Beyond the Bell” Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35
Animas High School released a seven-episode podcast titled, “Beyond the Bell.” The Durango Arts Center’s Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival returns for its 31st year. And low-income residents may receive free, 12-month…
What It Takes to Be “Rooted in Community” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31
Sustainable economic development requires a workforce that can afford to set down roots, raise their families, and grow their businesses. That's the premise of the 18th annual Alliance Summit theme, “Rooted in Community,…
Early Reading Scores Soar in Durango Schools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21
Durango School District kindergarten reading proficiency jumped 39% in just one year thanks to the Orton-Gillingham literacy approach, with students of all ages showing impressive gains. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story…
“Lose Your Soul” to Chocolate for Women’s Advocacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25
The Women’s Resource Center will host its 2025 Chocolate and Wine Tasting at Animas Chocolate. The Washington Post published an opinion piece by Four Corners resident Maddy Butcher. The City of Durango seeks volunteers t…
SWCO United Way Expands Mission as “Team Up” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
As a fund-raising organization, United Way has a powerful reputation and international name recognition. So why would the United Way of Southwest Colorado sever ties with a philanthropic behemoth to become Team Up? Presi…
Rev Up Your Labor Day with Races and Rodeos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26
The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally is back this Labor Day weekend. The Sundog Gallery honors the late Stanton Englehart. And the Fort Lewis College director of athletics stepped down from his role in Durango to accept a n…
Classic Cars and Local Wine Take Center Stage in San Juan Valley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59
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/c…
Redeeming a Heritage: An Arena to Serve Local Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:27
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 se…