Durango Local News Podcast
1) Durango Prepares for 47th Annual Snowdown
Snowdown is right around the corner with a brand-new theme and a big surprise for this year’s parade. Durango City Council locks in key decisions on 2026 lodgers’ tax funding, and your old Christmas t...Show More
2) Durango Responds to Sydney Terror Attack With Menorah Lighting
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Chabad rabbis lit a public menorah in Durango in response to the Sydney terror attack that killed 15 people, including their colleague Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The event was one sto...Show More
3) Growing Community, Culture, and Climate-Adapted Crops
Pueblo Seed & Food Co. is a family-run organic farm and seed enterprise rooted in deep stewardship of land, seed, and community. Established in 1996 and now operating on irrigated acreage near Cortez,...Show More
4) Childcare’s Effect on the Local Economy and Workforce
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County seeks to raise $10 million to invest in early childhood development and care. Research for the council’s Strategic Investment Plan demonstrated a signifi...Show More
5) Will Whole Foods Market Come to Durango?
Whole Foods Market may come to Durango as part of a plan to redevelop the Durango Mall site. Spine Colorado patients now have access to new spinal imaging technology. And Purgatory Resort announced it...Show More
6) Festival of Trees and Wreaths Kicked Off Holiday Season
The Festival of Trees and Wreaths kicked off the holiday season in Durango and Cortez as a fundraiser for Community Connections and Our Own Lives. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangoloca...Show More
7) Art with Purpose – Silent Auction for Charity
This holiday season, the artists of The ArtRoom Collective at the welcoming halls of The Smiley are turning compassion into action. With many of our community members facing uncertainty and hardship, ...Show More
8) LPEA Maintains Rates Despite Rising Costs
The La Plata Electric Association announced that it will not increase rates for members in 2026 despite rising utility costs. The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado opened applications fo...Show More
9) Christmas Craft Competitions and Festive Fairs
Ignacio Community Library will host a Christmas craft competition. Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Shine Together Arts and Crafts Fair returns in December. And election results are in! The Ignacio School Dist...Show More
10) Celebrating Indigenous Voices Through Comic Art
The Durango Creative District recently hosted Super-Powered Sovereignty, a vibrant and empowering exhibition celebrating Indigenous comic book art. Curated by Andrea Descheenie, the event brought toge...Show More