Durango Local NEWS by LNN
Sundance Head Performs at Fair on Friday
Cowboy-soul singer Sundance Head will be the featured performer at the second annual Friday at the Fair concert during the La Plata County Fair on Aug. 10.
Fighting Wildland Fires
The Durango Fire Protection Authority shows us how firefighters prepare to attack a wildland fire.
New Brewfest Benefits Music Program
The new Pine River Brewfest is on tap Aug. 4 in Bayfield. Learn about the beverages, music, and kids activities that will be part of the fun.
Trout Populations Suffer from Debris Flows
As difficult as it may be to see trout killed by the debris flows from the 416 burn areas, there will be a silver lining
25 Years of Loving the Outdoors
Artist Paul Folwell celebrates his 25th annual studio show, but this year, it’s not at his studio. It’s at the Rochester Hotel. Find out why.
IT’S YOUR MONEY: Get Inspired
Find it difficult to plan for your financial future? Brad Tafoya with Tafoya Barrett and Associates knows how to inspire a change in your financial planning.
E-Bike Rental Company ‘Rolls’ in Durango
A new pedal-assisted electric-bike rental company takes a stab at serving customers, despite uncertainty of City of Durango trail policies.
Train Looks to Alternative Engines
The Durango Train vows to find alternatives to its coal-fired steam engines to prevent closures during drought years.
Durango Makes Another “Best Of” List
Durango has been named No. 4 on Budget Travel’s “Coolest Small Town” list.
Donors Help Humane Society with 416 Fire Evacuees
The La Plata County Humane Society housed more than a 130 pets whose owners were evacuated, and the community stepped up to help.
HEALTHY LIVING: Respect=Healing
San Juan Regional Medical Center goes beyond tolerance or respect for differences. Reverence for each and every individual is part of its mission, and it’s one way the hospital supports healing.
Training Future Farmers
A new Farmer-in-Training Program at the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus is helping to create the next generation of farmers.
And the Healing Begins
Forest service crews are beginning the long process of healing scars left by the construction of firelines that slowed the 416 Fire.
Music in The Mountains – The Show Will Go On!
The Music in the Mountains Festival is ready for audiences. All it needs now are ticket sales.
Hollywood Stars Start Dgo PlayFest
Hollywood television and movie actors are joining a local committee to develop a new play festival this August in Durango.
Vallecito Sporting Club Teaches Kids to Fish
Learn to fish, and you can feed yourself for a lifetime . . . and have fun, too.
Farmington Adds Amenities to Water Reservoir
Farmington now has a swim beach and allows hand-powered watercraft at Lake Farmington, it’s drinking-water reservoir. And earlier this month, the city opened a new campground.
Train Starts Diesel Service to Cascade Wye
The Durango Train is improvising this summer and will offer train rides from Rockwood to the Cascade Wye using a diesel-powered engine.
Silverton Gears Up for July 4
Silverton hopes a word-of-mouth and social media campaign will turn out crowds for the annual Fourth of July Celebration next week.
