Podcast Episodes

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet: 'Fight Back Now'

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) urged Southwest Colorado residents not to give up hope for democracy but to continue fighting for their rights as citizens living in a democratic republic. Benne…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colorado Bill Waives Park Entrance Fee for Tribal Members

A new Colorado bill honors the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s connection to ancestral land. San Juan Brewfest returns Friday and Saturday, August 22nd and 23rd. Want to sh…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

County Chooses Renovation Over New Fairgrounds Construction

At one point the fairgrounds master plan considered relocating the La Plata County Fairgrounds facility to Durango Mesa Parks. That turned out to be far too expensive. Find out what upgrades will be …

Published on 2 months ago

FLC Students Complete Zambian Water Project

Students get real world experience planning, designing and building water wells, bridges and solar energy systems to underdeveloped communities. By Connor Shreve.  

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Published on 2 months ago

How to Prepare for Fire Evacuations and Emergencies

Learn how to prepare for fire evacuations. Fort Lewis College seeks swag to share the school’s history. And World Atlas named a Four Corners town one of the most overlooked destinations in Colorado. …

Published on 2 months ago

Durango Fire Settles Into New Station

New downtown Durango Fire facility houses engine, ladder truck, two ambulances, EMS Captain, with space to add additional crew. By Connor Shreve.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Community-Centric Arts Hub Opens on Main Ave

A new art gallery with a community-storytelling focus opened in downtown Durango. Three Springs may get a fire station—voters will decide this November. And the Durango School District officially cha…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Credit Union Branches into Durango

To mark its Durango opening, Sunward Credit Union launched a small business scholarship. By Connor Shreve. 

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/credit-union-branches-into-durango  

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Music in the Mountains Crescendos Toward Aug. 3 Finale

The baton has dropped. The overture nears its end, but you still have time to catch the musical magic that is the 39th annual Music in the Mountains Festival through Aug. 3. By Deborah Uroda.

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Weminuche Wilderness Turns 50

Spanning nearly 500,000 acres across the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests, the Weminuche Wilderness has an average elevation of 10,000 feet. By Connor Shreve. 

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago