The Durango Creative District wants volunteers for a special mission - mapping every mural, sculpture, and installation across the city. The Public Art Recon Mission will update the city's art ...

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Durango Transit offers free public transportation all summer, celebrate Durango’s western heritage with the True Western Roundup rodeos every Wednesday, and don't miss Gardens on Tour at the end of ...

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The warm weather signals more than the start of summer; it also introduces the Farmers Market season. Support local farmers and small businesses and keep your dollars in the local economy. By Sadie ...

The Durango Local News app keeps you informed about what is happening in Durango and nearby communities. Learn about upcoming events, nearby businesses, and people making a difference in our corner of ...

Fort Lewis College has partnered with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to establish a new nursing training facility on its campus. U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper toured the facility on ...

A survey conducted in February 2025 confirmed a growing need for workforce housing among educators in the School District 9-R. The District has taken the first steps toward securing workforce housing.

Former state representative Barbara McLachlan and retired Physician Mary Gerodetti hope to effect positive change on a hyper-local level. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace ...

Learn how the Regional Housing Alliance plans to strategize and relieve the affordable housing challenge in La Plata County at the 2nd annual Southwest Housing Summit. By Sadie Smith. This story is ...

The historic tradition of the Southern Ute Bear Dance in Ignacio returns at the end of May. The Colorado Department of Transportation started construction projects on U.S. Highway 550, and the ...

The 30th annual Common Spirit Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament will return to Durango May 9th through May 11th. La Plata county Commissioner Martha Porter-Norton will deliver a keynote address to ...