Durango Local News
LNN Durango, Colorado
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
Episodes
Candidate Interview: Daryl Crites — LPC Surveyor
Daryl Crites, the Republican incumbent for La Plata County surveyor, is running unopposed this November. By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/electionsThe Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.Support the show
Candidate Interview: Elizabeth Philbrick — LPC Commissioner
Elizabeth Philbrick, the Democratic incumbent for La Plata County commissioner, is running unopposed this November. By Rachel HughesWatch more interviews and election content at LNN.news/electionsThe Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.Support the show
Candidate Interview: John Hickenlooper — U.S. Senate
John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate, is running for reelection against Mark Baisley, a Republican.By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/electionsSupport the show
Candidate Interview: Phil Weiser — CO Governor
Phil Weiser, a Democrat, is running for governor against Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to interview. By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/electionsThe Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.Support the show
Candidate Interview: Mark Baisley — U.S. Senate
Mark Baisley, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate against John Hickenlooper, the Democratic incumbent.By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/electionsSupport the show
Our Shared Currents: Where the San Juan & Rio Grande Meet
Our Shared Currents is a 3-part series exploring human relationships along Southwest Colorado’s waterways. These stories of unexpected commonalities go beyond traditional boundaries and competing demands. In this first episode, we learn how water systems and local wildlife connect the Rio Grande and Colorado River basins. The San Juan-Chama Project, a major transmountain diversion originating in the South San Juans and funneling water underneath the Continental Divide, is a critical lifeline for communities in New Mexico. People and nature are uniquely bound together across the Divide by these shared waters.By Christi BodeWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is supported by the Greater Good Science Center and Colorado News Collaborative.The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.Support the show
Candidate Interview: Greg Lopez — CO Governor
Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, is running for governor against Phil Weiser, a Democrat, and Victor Marx, a Republican, who was unavailable to interview. Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/electionsBy Rachel HughesSupport the show
Making Youth Services Easier to Reach - Our Kids. Our Community. (Episode 3)
Four La Plata County organizations are working to reach more young people. Episode 3 of “Our Kids. Our Community.” looks at the barriers between young people and youth services.By Sadie SmithThis story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.Watch this story at LNN.newsThe Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.Support the show
Candidate Interview: James Wiley — CO Secretary of State
James Wiley, a Republican, is running for secretary of state against Amanda Gonzalez, a Democrat. By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/electionsSupport the show
Candidate Interview: Kevin Grantham — CO State Treasurer
Kevin Grantham, a Republican, is running for state treasurer against Jeff Bridges, a Democrat. By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/electionsSupport the show
Candidate Interview: Moni Grushkin — LPC Treasurer
Moni Grushkin, the unaffiliated incumbent for La Plata County treasurer, is running for reelection against Miles Walsh, a Democrat, who was unavailable to interview. Watch Moni Grushkin's full interview.Watch this interview and explore more elections content at LNN.news/electionsBy Rachel HughesSupport the show
Candidate Interview: Trever Nyx — LPC Coroner
Trever Nyx, a Democrat, is running for La Plata County coroner against Cathy Seibel, a Republican.By Rachel HughesWatch more interviews and election content at LNN.news/electionsSupport the show
Candidate Interview: Cathy Seibel — LPC Coroner
Cathy Seibel, a Republican, is running for La Plata County coroner against Trever Nyx, a Democrat. Watch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/electionsBy Rachel HughesSupport the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Oct. 6, 2026
Carver Brewing Company turns 40 this week, volunteers are needed to restore Hermosa Creek, and the first Durango Marathon and Half Marathon takes over Santa Rita Park. By Kate MooresWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Mercy Sports Medicine.The Young Fables will play at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Wednesday October 21st - get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64491767/the-young-fables-durango-community-concert-hall-at-fort-lewis-college.Support the show
Your La Plata County Ballot Is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know
La Plata County's general election is approaching. Here are key dates, drop-off locations and things to know before your ballot arrives.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango.Support the show
Candidate Interview: Tiffany Lee — LPC Clerk and Recorder
Tiffany Lee, the unaffiliated incumbent for La Plata County clerk and recorder, is running unopposed this November.By Rachel HughesWatch this interview and explore more election content at LNN.news/electionsSupport the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 29, 2026
Cowboy poets and musicians gather for the annual Durango Cowboy Gathering. Cafe au Play hosts a Halloween Costume Exchange. And the Harvest Festival Car Show returns to Sky Ute Casino Resort with show cars, Valve Cover Races, live music, and Ignacio's Chile Fest.By Kate MooresWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.Support the show
40,000 Pounds of Food Donated to Durango Food Bank
Durango Food Bank was selected to receive 40,000 pounds of donated food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative delivering 250 truckloads to 250 food banks across the country. Half of the donation is headed to Pagosa Springs, with the rest supporting La Plata County and partners in Silverton and at Fort Lewis College.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 22, 2026
The San Juan Songwriters Festival brings Hall of Fame songwriters and rising voices downtown Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 24-27. Manna hosts its second annual Our Streets, Our Stories event on Thursday, Sept. 24, and Durango Oktoberfest returns to Buckley Park Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27 to close out the week.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.Support the show
What Youth Lose When Services Fall Short - Our Kids. Our Community. (Episode 2)
La Plata County's youth-serving organizations are working to keep up with rising demand, and the need continues to grow alongside them. Episode two of "Our Kids. Our Community." looks at what's driving that need, and what four local organizations are doing to keep up.By Sadie SmithThis story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.Watch this story at LNN.newsSupport the show
Half Coffee Shop, Half Forge
The Blacksmith Café isn't an ordinary coffee shop. One half is a café, the other half is a working forge. Nate and Jo Winkler opened the shop on Highway 160, where you can get espresso, locally sourced pastries and fresh yerba mate, and also catch live blacksmithing during open forging hours.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and FASTSIGNS Durango.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 15, 2026
The 40th Annual Chocolate Fantasia is Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Purgatory Resort hosts its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, September 19, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the base area. And the Durango Autumn Arts Festival returns Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Second Avenue downtown.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Pizza.Support the show
Skyhawks Win Under Saturday Night Lights
The Fort Lewis College football team played its first home game under new stadium lights this weekend, beating Arizona Christian University 27 to 9 in front of more than 2,000 fans. The roughly $750,000 lighting project was funded by a student fee increase FLC students voted on themselves, and it's the first of three planned upgrades. The Skyhawks host New Mexico Highlands on Saturday, September 12.By Kate Moores and Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 8, 2026
This week Durango has the Durango Fall Pride, the Economic Alliance Summit and a Dolly Parton karaoke tribute at the Durango Arts Center all on the calendar.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Dunkin Donuts.Support the show
The Players Behind La Plata's Youth Safety Net
Four organizations serve La Plata County's youth, each in a different way. Episode one of “Our Kids. Our Community.” introduces who they are.By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at LNN.newsThis story was made possible by YOU, our community, through Colorado Gives, 2025.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Sept. 1, 2026
The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally celebrates its 33rd anniversary Thursday through Sunday, September 3 to 6, with a packed schedule of events. On Friday, September 4, Durango's Fall Gallery Walk takes over galleries across town from 4 to 7 p.m. The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley is celebrating its 5th birthday and is the perfect place to start your evening. And starting Friday, September 4, Purgatory Resort hosts the annual Mushroom Festival. The weekend includes a mushroom and wine dinner Friday evening, a cooking masterclass on Saturday, and a multi-course mushroom and wine luncheon on Sunday. By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Durango Pizza and the Payroll Department.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 25, 2026
This weekend, Durango has the San Juan Brewfest, the Mountain States Cup Downhill Series Finale at Purgatory Resort and a late summer birding outing at the San Juan Mountains Association Nature Center.Watch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and RMW Tafoya Barrett & Associates.Support the show
Main Street Businesses: Farmington Commercial Space Turned Into Multi-Sport Complex
A former Farmington grocery store has become a hub for local youth sports, thanks to the Pennington family. The Penningtons have owned the building since the 1980s and began converting it into practice space for their children's volleyball and baseball teams before opening it up to the wider community.Today, Empire Athletics offers batting cages, volleyball and pickleball courts, a yoga studio and a gym, with a new turf field project already underway. Owners say every dollar the business makes goes back into equipment, not a paycheck. Empire Athletics sits near Costa Vida and Nutra Mills in Farmington, with league, camp and clinic updates posted on Facebook and Instagram.By Tanner WaiteThis story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Farmington, Legacy Financial Advisors and Rocky Mountain Safety.And presented by Four Corners Economic Development, the Farmington Chamber of Commerce and the Aztec Chamber of Commerce.Watch this story at LNN.newsSupport the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 18, 2026
On Wednesday, August, 19 EsoTerra Arboretum hosts Vinyasa and Vines, an all-levels yoga class paired with wine and cheese from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, August 22, Durango Natural Foods hosts its annual Harvest Festival at Rotary Park from 2 to 7 p.m. And on Sunday, August 23, St. Paul's Lutheran Church hosts a community open house celebrating a newly renovated sanctuary from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a catered lunch from Zia Taqueria and tours of the new Animas Room community space.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Mercy Sports Medicine.Support the show
New Colorado Law Cracks Down on People Who Attract Bears
Colorado's "Negligently Luring Bears" law, House Bill 1342, cracks down on people who attract wild bears. The law lowers the legal standard from "intentional" to "knowing" behavior, removes the automatic warning first-time offenders used to receive, and raises the fine for repeat violations from $2,000 to $5,000.By Sadie Smith Watch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by the FLC Center for Innovation and Sky Ute CasinoSupport the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 11, 2026
Durango Nordic and Durango DEVO host the city's first ever mountain bike biathlon on Saturday, August 15, at Animas High School. The La Plata County Fair wraps up with the Demolition Derby Saturday afternoon at Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio. And the Durango Arts Center hosts the inaugural Kirk James Music Celebration Sunday, August 16, at Ska Brewing benefiting KSUT Public Radio and Stillwater Music youth scholarships.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and Kroegers Ace Hardware.Support the show
Aztec Riverside BMX Track Breaks Ground This Fall
Aztec Riverside BMX aims to break ground this October on a two-acre, city-owned lot for a new BMX track, giving local children a home course instead of long drives to Durango or Albuquerque to race. The nonprofit is working with USA BMX to design the track to national standards. Beyond race day, organizers plan a loaner bike fleet, Strider races for the youngest riders and a school partnership teaching children how bikes work through a STEM program.By Tanner WaiteWatch this story at LNN.NewsThis story is sponsored by Home2Suites and Sunray Park & Casino.Support the show
Main Street Businesses: As Durango's Landfill Fills Up, One Business Has a Solution
Table to Farm Compost is a Durango based climate activist business that has been turning food scraps into compost since 2016. Co-owner Monique DiGiorgio was recently named the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year by Southwest Colorado Rocks for her leadership in growing the company to more than 800 subscribers and achieving the highest level of compost certification in Colorado. The company offers curbside pickup of food scraps and transforms them into high quality compost used by local gardeners and agricultural producers across La Plata County. With Durango's Bonded Landfill at 70% capacity and Durango City Council set to decide on composting requirements this fall, Table to Farm is at the center of an important conversation about how Durango handles its organic waste.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango, Legacy Financial Advisors and RMW/Tafoya Barrett & Associates. And presented by the La Plata County Economic Alliance and the Durango Chamber of Commerce.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Aug. 4, 2026
The La Plata County Fair runs Wednesday to Sunday, August 5 through 9, at the fairgrounds. Durango Nursery and Supply is partnering with the La Plata County Humane Society for their Dog Days of Summer Sale through Saturday, August 8. And the Community Concert Hall at the Park wraps up its summer season this Thursday with the Mojo Birds at Buckley Park.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.Support the show
Beyond the Embers
Living in southwest Colorado means the risk of fire and flood is never far from home.First responders and firefighters are currently fighting the Rio Blanco Fire, located 12 miles south of Pagosa Springs. The lightning-caused fire started on Tuesday, July 28, and as of Thursday evening, it has grown to 781 acres with 0% containment. Nearly a year ago, communities just west of town experienced a similar threat: the Oak Fire, fueled by dry conditions, quickly outpaced on-the-ground resources with its extreme behavior. Sixty days later, historic, climate-fueled floods resulted in the third-largest flows on record for the San Juan River. These forests are increasingly defined by cycles of extreme multi-year droughts and wildfires interspersed with catastrophic precipitation in a warmer atmosphere. Beyond the Embers, a new short film produced by local filmmaker, Christi Bode, reflects on 2025 events and expresses the continued need for community preparedness before the next natural disaster. The film was produced with support from the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership, Wolf Creek Ski Area and Best of Pagosa Springs Real Estate.By Christi BodeWatch this story at LNN.newsSupport the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 28, 2026
The Powerhouse Science Center hosts rock band ORA on Wednesday as part of its weekly Community Concert Series. The Durango Brewers Trail Series wraps up on Thursday with the High Trestle Brewing Series Finale at Overend Mountain Park. And the 7th Annual Buckley Park Arts and Crafts Festival closes out the week on Saturday with local artisans and makers.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and the Payroll Department.Support the show
Fort Lewis College Joins Work-Based Learning Initiative
Fort Lewis College has been selected as one of five rural Colorado colleges to participate in CO-WIL, the Colorado Work-Integrated Learning Consortium. The three-year pilot program connects students with real employer projects inside the classroom, allowing them to earn a minimum $250 stipend while getting academic credit. The state intentionally selected rural colleges first, with the goal of scaling the program statewide if successful. The program will initially support courses in computer information systems, psychology, nutrition and studio art and is expected to get underway in the coming months.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 21, 2026
This week, Durango has a free outdoor concert, a boozy peach brunch and tickets on sale for an intimate songwriter festival. The Jon Stickley Trio performs Thursday, July 23, at Buckley Park as part of the Community Concert Hall at the Park free concert series. On Sunday, July 26, Graze Colorado hosts Peaches and Prosecco, a three course boozy brunch celebrating Palisade peach season. And the San Juan Songwriter Festival comes to downtown Durango September 24 through 27, featuring Nashville hitmakers and local songwriters performing across intimate downtown venues. Tickets start at $40.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by RMW Tafoya Barrett & Associates and FASTSIGNS Durango.Support the show
Former NBA Player Volunteers at Navajo Basketball Camp
Analyss Benally grew up in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation and went on to play Division I basketball at San Jose State before launching her professional basketball career in Europe. Today, her nonprofit, AB Five Basketball, brings free camps and clinics to Native youth across the Southwest.This summer, AB Five returned to Shiprock with volunteer coaches, including former Los Angeles Lakers guard Andre Ingram.By Tanner WaiteWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Ace Hardware in Farmington and Fitness World.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 14, 2026
The City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free community celebration Friday, July 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center featuring food and drinks, live music, games and more to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. On Saturday July 18, Durango Nordic hosts a running biathlon at the Durango Nordic Center combining trail running with laser rifle shooting. And the 91st annual Durango Fiesta Days Rodeo runs Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds with multiple performances running over the weekend. By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.Support the show
Pagosa Improv Group Invites Residents to Laugh, Learn and Connect
Lickety-Split Comedy is a comedy and improv group based in Pagosa Springs, founded by veteran performers Karisa Bruin and Scott Morehead. After years of working as improvisers, actors and writers in Chicago and Los Angeles, the two moved to Pagosa Springs and launched Lickety-Split. The group offers classes and workshops in unscripted theater as well as monthly shows on the third Monday of each month at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. For more information visit LicketySplitComedy.com.By Christi BodeWatch this story at LNN.news.This story is sponsored by RMW Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Dunkin Donuts.Support the show
Farmington's Four Corners Musical Theater Stages Grease
Under the sandstone bluffs of Farmington, a professional musical theater company draws record crowds with its production of "Grease." Artistic Director Randy West sits down to talk about how Four Corners Musical Theater grew from a request by city leaders seven years ago into New Mexico's only professional musical theater company, and why he says nights at Sandstone, rainbows and all, are unlike any other stage in the state.By Tanner WaiteThis story is sponsored by Express Employment and Dickey's Barbecue PitWatch this story at LNN.newsSupport the show
Elmore's Corner Midweek Market Brings Local Goods Together
The Elmore's Corner Midweek Market is a new, weekly makers market running every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grange on Highway 172 between Durango and Bayfield. Vendors sell fresh produce, local honey, sourdough bread, frozen meats from local ranchers and handcrafted goods. By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.news.This story is sponsored by Durango Pizza and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of July 7, 2026
This week, the Total Archery Challenge comes to Purgatory Resort July 10 through 12. The 72nd annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show runs July 10 through 12 as well, bringing 67 dealers from around the world to the La Plata County Fairgrounds. And on Monday July 13, the La Plata County Farm Bureau will host a free drought response presentation at the fairgrounds featuring the Colorado Department of Agriculture.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and FASTSIGNS Durango.Support the show
Mancos United's Summer Hub Supports Local Families
Mancos United started in response to tragedies the Mancos community experienced in 2021. From there, the organization worked to identify gaps in support for families and kids. Their flagship program, Summer Hub, provides full-day summer care for working families on a pay-what-you-can model, funded by community donations and business sponsorships.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Keesee Motor Company and Blondie's Trophy Room.Support the show
BurroFest Brings Community and Joy to Mancos
The Mancos BurroFest returned for its seventh year and drew in over 2,500 attendees for a day of art, food, music, and burros. What began in 2019 as a small gathering of local artist-ranchers has grown into the Mancos Creative District's number one fundraiser and the biggest sales day of the year for many local galleries and restaurants. This year's theme, the Burro Birthday Bash, celebrates Colorado's 150th birthday with Colorado-themed obstacles, costumes, and community joy.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by The LOR Foundation and Big O Tires.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of June 30, 2026
This week's roundup covers a packed Fourth of July weekend in Durango, including the annual Main Avenue parade and a free street dance featuring the Grammy Award-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Old Barrel Tea Co. hosts a matcha ceremony and tasting event Friday evening, and Pagosa Springs will host Beyond the Embers, a community film screening and panel discussion on wildfire and flood preparedness following the region's devastating 2025 disasters.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and FASTSIGNS Durango.Support the show
96 Years Strong: The Ute Mountain Roundup Returns to Cortez
The Ute Mountain Roundup returned to Cortez for its 96th year bringing thousands of visitors and top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. From the board members who organize the event year round to the stock contractor who drives twelve hours from Wyoming to bring the animals, this is a look at what it takes to put on one of the biggest events in Montezuma County.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Keesee Motor Company and Hospice of Montezuma.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of June 23, 2026
Durango has a packed week ahead with the True Western Roundup Rodeo at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, the Durango Youth Theater's production of Peter Pan and Treasure Island at the Durango Arts Center, and the Durango Botanic Gardens' 13th Annual Gardens on Tour.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by the Payroll Department and Kroegers Ace Hardware.Support the show
What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of June 16, 2026
The City of Durango accepts photo submissions through August 1 for the cover of the 2026 budget book. This week Durango also has a firefly viewing party at Sunnyside Farms on Friday, June 19. And Purgatory Resort's Summer Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, June 20, just in time for Father's Day weekend.By Sadie SmithWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and the FLC Center for Innovation.Support the show