Podcasts by Durango Local News

Back to School! from 2023-09-06T15:00

The City of Durango has launched a new campaign to encourage pet owners to clean up after their pets. Two new housing developments are recipients of the...

“X” Marks the Spot for Mental Health from 2023-09-05T08:00

Brandarius Johnson knows the importance of mental health, especially among students. The Fort Lewis College<...

Lend Your Story to Ignacio’s Archive from 2023-06-15T10:00

The call is out to share your story with the Ignacio Community Library to help contribute to the preservation of Ignacio’s unique history. San Juan Mountain Association harvests white firs from local forests to thin overgrowth, reduce wildfire fuels, and raise revenues during its annual Christmas...

Buy a Christmas Tree, Save the Forest from 2021-12-09T07:00

The San Juan Mountain Association harvests white firs from local forests to thin overgrowth, reduce wildfire fuels, and raise revenues during its annual Christmas...

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Sip Some History of Southwest Colorado from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eso Terra Cidery in Dolores hunts for rare varieties of apples in Montezuma and La Plata counties' heritage orchards to make its unique hard ciders.

Understanding Climate Change Locally from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will the changing climate change how we garden? Choose plants for our landscaping? Destroy the local urban forest? The Durango Botanic Gardens will host a virtual conference addressing these very q...

Share Holiday Love Safely Online from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You can still shop locally and safely this holiday season – and earn local rewards rebates – with the Business Improvement District's new Holiday Rewards Program and its online store, Share the Love. 

Modified Polar Express to Run for Holidays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Durango Train, taking a cue from it's successful socially-distanced summer train from Rockwood to the Cascade Wye this summer, will run the Polar Express for the holidays with adaptations to ac...

Learn a New Language, Vacation in Durango from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Durango language teacher CeeCee McQuinn opens her home to visitors who not only want to enjoy all that Southwest Colorado has to offer vacationers, but who also want to be immersed in learning a ne...

County Enters into High-Risk for COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coronavirus infections are increasing exponentially in Colorado, and La Plata County saw a 23 percent increase in confirmed cases over the cumulative total as of Nov. 6. Health officials warn that ...

First Responder: James Perkovich from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Durango Police Officer James Perkovich says Durango is a kind and respectful community. Perkovich is one of the newest officers on the Durango Police Force.

Offset Your Carbon Footprint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Make a donation to 4Core's Carbon Footprint Offset Fund, offset your own carbon footprint, and the funds will be used to improve energy efficiencies in lower-income households.

Virtual BBBS Event on Nov. 19 to Help Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado hopes to convince you to mentor a child, volunteer with the program, or make a donation to support kids in our community. Learn more about the organiz...

Healthy Living: Dry-Eye Remedies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are your eyes itchy? Scratchy? Burning all the time? You may have dry-eye syndrome, and you may require more than over-the-counter treatments. Learn what's available.

New Local Insurance Coop Lowers Costs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Southwest Health Alliance, a local insurance cooperative, promises to lower health-insurance premiums by more than 35 percent. Learn more about the program.

Ideas to Reduce Your Winter Electric Bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn about La Plata Electric's Fill-the-Bucket food drives in Archuleta and La Plata counties this month along with weatherization tips and programs that can help you become more energy-efficient.

DHS Cross-Country Team Runs on Teamwork from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Runners work on their individual times, but they rely on the team to do their best. Find out why!

Election Judges Guard Against Voting Fraud from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A bipartisan team of judges oversees every step of the ballot verification and tallying process to ensure the integrity of the election and to ensure that your vote counts!

Pine River Library is More Than A Book Warehouse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bayfield's venerable library has adjusted to the times and has become far more than a warehouse for books. Learn how the library has adjusted with the times. 

Have Apple Picker, Will Harvest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Each year, tons of fruit and produce are wasted because they haven't been harvested. The Good Food Collective takes advantage of the unused abundance by organizing volunteers to glean fields and fr...

What You May Not Know about Dinosaurs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Powerhouse Science Center hosts a fun exhibit about dinosaurs curated by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Learn about the latest discoveries and research.

Balloon Rally a Go, but Stay in Your Car! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The fifth-annual Animas Valley Balloon Rally will take off as planned, complete with a drive-by balloon glow in the valley on Saturday night. Learn more about the schedule of events.

Minkler Shares His Priorities for County from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Last week, we broadcast three out of four La Plata County Commissioner candidate presentations. Because of a miscommunication on our part, we were unable to connect with Charly Minkler, independent...

Concert Hall Hosts Virtual Live Concert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sign up for a virtual live worldwide concert featuring the Moody Blues tribute band, Go Now, and you you support the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Meet Marsha Porter-Norton, Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner, District 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Porter-Norton shares her vision for La Plata County. Her views are his own and have been presented as a public service of the Local News Network.

Meet Jack Turner, Independent Candidate for County Commissioner, District 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Turner shares his vision for La Plata County. His views are his own and have been presented as a public service of the Local News Network.

Meet Matt Salka, Democratic Candidate for La Plata County Commissioner, District 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Salka shares his vision for La Plata County. His views are his own and have been presented as a public service of the Local News Network. We invited his opponent, Charly Minkler, independent candid...

Urban Refugees Heat Real Estate Market from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The real estate market is hot right now, thanks, in part, to urban pandemic refugees looking for a better quality of life. Alpenglow Properties owner Dan Korman dives into the stats.

District Says School Buildings Need Repair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Better Schools, Better Future Campaign is stumping for a yes vote on Referendum 4A, a measure that would allow the district to raise $90 million for school repairs and rebuilding Miller Middle School.

New LPEA Wire News Update Debuts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We introduce the LPEA Wire, a newsy update from La Plata Electric. Learn about the LPEA virtual town halls scheduled for October, COVID relief funds for electric bills, and how to lower costs. 

San Juan Symphony Offers Virtual Season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What do you do when you’re a musician and a member of a symphony orchestra? You follow the lead of Conductor Thomas Heuser and you go virtual. Find out more about this season’s offerings.

SJNF Gets Lot of Love for Public Lands Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than a hundred volunteers to work on 13 improvement projects throughout the San Juan National Forest during Public Lands Day. Find out what Trouts Unlimited tackled that day. https://www.duran...

Ballots to Start Arriving in Mail on Oct. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We talk with La Plata County Clerk Tiffany Parker about the important voting dates you should know to ensure timely delivery of your ballot to be counted on Tuesday, Nov. 3. See the video: https://...

Grab Your Paddle Boards; Oxbow Opens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The long-awaited completion of the $2 million improvements to Oxbow Park and Preserve means that you can park, launch, and play on the north end of the Animas River Trail year-round.

No Pancakes, but You Can Support Kiwanis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Kiwanis Club of Durango’s annual Pancake Day, like many special events, had to be canceled because of the pandemic, but you can still support their good works with an online donation.

One-Stop Wellness Spa Opens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Cryomedspa offers a one-stop shop of more than a dozen alternative therapies to improve your body’s functioning. Think of it as a gymnasium for your internal systems.

Tragedy Inspires Responders to Serve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Both Kristina and Lance Stillwaugh were inspired to serve as first responders because of personal and professional tragedies. Learn why they serve, and what they want you to know.

Folk Artist Carves Roadside Attraction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All that Montezuma County folk artist Dave Sipe needs to create a carving is a chainsaw, a chunk of wood and the inspiration the wood gives him. Stop by his roadside museum on the way to Cortez.___...

Popular Local Coupon Book Offers New Mobile App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Supporting local businesses has become more important than ever during the pandemic. That's why Local First decided to pursue publication of its annual coupon book, despite tough economic times. An...

Goats Milk Soap Handmade in Mancos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The St. Hilaire family’s business started out as a 4H project raising goats, now they hand-craft soaps and lotions made from 40 percent goat milk, and they have customers from all over the country....