Get to know the people behind LNN .

After a successful career in technology and management, Laurie opened the Durango FASTSIGNS® in 2009. In 2013, she purchased DurangoTV. Laurie was the Colorado State Competition winner with her 2018 Business Plan for starting a visual communications company. She was also awarded Entrepreneur for the year award in 2020 by Durango Chamber of Commerce and FASTSIGNS Award her their prodigious FASTSIGNS Franchisee of the year in 2015.

After stints in Austin and Silicon Valley, Nathan co-founded Web Services Management in Durango in 2010 – a boutique web services and software company. A seasoned entrepreneur and technology architect, he has built several Content Management Systems (CMS) systems for media companies, and has deep experience weaving web, mobile, cloud and backend technologies into cohesive systems.

Sadie joined Local NEWS Network in December 2023 after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in media production and a minor in journalism. A Durango native, she loves reconnecting with her community and sharing its stories as a multimedia journalist. At Local NEWS Network, she covers a wide range of topics, from local government to human-interest stories. Growing up, she competed as a freestyle skier and in rodeo events and horse shows for over 10 years. In her free time, Sadie enjoys cooking, traveling, spending time outdoors and reading a good book.

Allison Farkas, known to many as Allie, is a passionate and highly skilled graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in print and digital design. Her career has spanned working with print shops, photographers, and serving as an in-house designer for a Fortune 500 company. She has created thousands of designs, including logos, flyers, brochures, posters, packaging, t-shirts, and trade show graphics—bringing creativity and precision to every project. With a strong foundation in vector illustration and typography, Allison has a keen eye for design and a deep understanding of branding. She takes pride in crafting designs that not only meet but exceed client expectations, ensuring every project is both visually compelling and strategically effective. A lifelong learner, she continues to expand her skill set into areas like video editing, animation, and UI/UX design. Outside of work, Allison finds inspiration in nature—whether hiking in the woods, paddleboarding on the river.

Elijah (Eli) joined Local News Network as a Project Manager after serving as a Program Manager at Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency, a non-profit organization focused on emission reduction. A native of Durango, CO, Eli is passionate about outdoor activities such as mountain biking, rafting, soccer, and scuba diving. He also contributes as a part-time coach with the Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club. Eli earned his degree in Entrepreneurship, with a minor in Sustainability, from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022.

Rachel joined the LNN team in 2026 full time to help expand our community outreach and make sure our brand aligns with our values and everyone knows about it!

Born and raised in northern New Mexico and based in Farmington, Tanner covers the region with an insider’s understanding of its people, culture, and issues—surfacing stories that are often missed without true local perspective.

With three Regional Emmy awards, and work featured on PBS, Netflix, Discovery, and the History Channel, Paige brings a professional storyteller’s knowledge to LNN.

Paige’s stories are intended to start conversations and foster connection, using community-centered stories as a way to elevate issues that often lack a platform. With three Regional Emmy awards and experience on national outlets like PBS, Netflix, Discovery, and the History Channel, I’ve honed a storytelling approach rooted in journalism, community, and empathy. Guided by the belief to “be the change you wish to see in the world,” I aim for work that helps people feel seen—whether through a powerful post-screening discussion or a single viewer expressing gratitude. I embrace a niche, human-centered approach that prioritizes care, inclusion, and meaningful impact over broad appeal.