1. News & Announcements
  1. 2023 Spring Cleanup

    Spring Cleanup begins April 3

    Spring cleanup for the city of Durango will be April 3 through May 5. Read on...
  2. ElectionDay

    Check the city's website for preliminary election results

    The city of Durango will have preliminary election results for the city council race available on its website the night of the April 4 election. Read on...
  3. EggScamble

    Easter Egg scramble 4/8

    Join in the fun at Santa Rita Park on Saturday, April 8 for a free Easter Egg Scramble for youth ages one to eight. Read on...
  4. New Water Doc (2)

    City to end contractor use of fire hydrants

    The city of Durango’s utilities division will no longer allow contractors, including water haulers, to use city-owned fire hydrants because of damage to city's water system. Read on...
  5. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of March 27, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of March 27th, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  6. AnimasTrail - Tom edit

    Animas River Trail section closed for utility work

    A section of the Animas River Trail adjacent to Schneider Park and the Skate Park is currently closed for utility work, and won’t reopen until the work is complete. Read on...
  7. Nighthorse_delay

    Delayed Opening of Athletic Fields and Lake Nighthorse

    Ongoing snowfall and intermittent melting of the winter’s record snowfall is necessitating a delayed opening of athletic fields and Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area. Read on...
  8. Council Highlights

    Council allocates $5.2 million to affordable housing

    On Tuesday, council voted to allocate $5.2 million to affordable housing efforts in Durango. Read on...
  9. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of March 20, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of March 20th, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  10. AffordableHousing

    City Council considers $5.2 Million for affordable housing

    Durango's City Council is expected to decide on Tuesday whether to allocate $5.2 million toward affordable housing efforts. Read on...
  11. Library District

    Library district may be on 2024 ballot

    Durango City Council will be presented at their Tuesday, 3/21 study session with a timeline that could see a Durango Public Library District ballot option as soon as April 2024. Read on...
  12. SneakPeak copy

    Housing and library district among topics for Tuesday's council meetings

    City Council is scheduled to decide Tuesday whether to allocate $5.2 million for affordable housing efforts, as well as receive an update on the efforts to form a Durango Library District. Read on...
  13. bike trails

    Joint project between the city and Durango Mesa Park Foundation to build new mountain bike trails

    Durango Mesa Park Foundation and the city of Durango and have announced plans to start work on a new mountain biking trail project this April. Read on...
  14. grant

    State awards city $1 million to help with Best Western project

    The state Department of Local Affairs awarded the city of Durango $1 million to help with the redevelopment of the former Best Western Inn that will create 120 affordable rental units. Read on...
  15. Spring book Sale

    Friends of the Durango Public Library raise funds during annual spring book sale

    Friends of the Durango Public Library raised almost $4,500 for the library at its annual Spring Books Sale over the weekend. Read on...
  16. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of March 13, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of March 13th, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  17. Illegal camping by river

    City removes illegal campers along river near Roosa Avenue

    Illegal camping sites along the Animas River were removed by city employees on Thursday, March 9, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to ensure the existing ordinances are enforced in a humane way to dissuade further illegal activity. Read on...
  18. 9R forum news release 518 _ 518 px

    Public invited to presentation on city's plans for new civic center

    The potential relocation of city offices to the former Durango School District 9-R administration property, which could include community space at a new civic center, will be discussed March 14 from 5:30-7 p.m. at City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Read on...
  19. Sustaintability

    City to hold first annual sustainability forum

    Residents can hear updates and provide feedback on the city’s sustainability efforts at a forum March 15. Read on...
  20. Florida

    Plan for up to 204 apartments on Florida Road to be discussed

    The city of Durango will host a virtual public meeting Wednesday, March 15, for a proposed development of up to 204 apartments on Florida Road. Read on...
  21. Mesa Park

    Durango Mesa Park open house Monday

    An update on plans to develop 1,850 acres on Ewing Mesa as a cultural and recreational playground known as Durango Mesa Park will be given from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 at City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Read on...
  22. Council Highlights

    Council discusses possible changes to municipal court operations

    Councilors on Tuesday discussed potential recommendations for changes how the municipal court operates, in part after community concerns have been raised about an increase in illegal camping along the Animas River near Roosa Avenue. Read on...
  23. Pothole

    City crews repair potholes

    The Durango Streets Division will be fixing potholes across town during the next week, starting with East 3rd Avenue, Goeglein Gulch, North College Drive and College Drive, and then extending to the remainder of the town. Read on...
  24. ArtFund

    City awards $272,360 for arts and culture projects

    The first-round of 2023 lodgers' tax funding from the city for local arts and culture projects has been approved, with 23 projects receiving $272,360. Read on...
  25. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of March 6, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of March 6th, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  26. SneakPeak copy

    Council to discuss homelessness and road redesigns

    City Council will receive updates Tuesday on efforts to reduce homelessness and consider entering into an agreement to pay for rebuilding County Roads 250 and 251. Read on...
  27. WebTraffic

    City sees increase in website, social media traffic for third year

    For the third year in a row the City of Durango’s website has seen an increase in annual page views, with nearly 1,689,000 visitors in 2022. Read on...
  28. IllegalCamping

    City addresses illegal camping at Roosa

    The city of Durango is working with area support groups and the judicial system to ensure the existing ordinances are enforced in a humane way to dissuade further illegal camping along Roosa Avenue by the Animas River. Read on...
  29. TownHall

    City to host public forum on tourism

    The city of Durango will host a public forum at City Hall on Feb. 28 from 6-7 p.m. to gather feedback on the city's master plan being created to guide its tourism marketing efforts for the next 10 years. Read on...
  30. CleanupSurvey

    Feedback sought on Spring, Fall city cleanup program

    The City of Durango seeks public feedback on the benefits and drawbacks of Spring and Fall Cleanup services. Residents are asked to fill out a short survey to rank the pros and cons of the current service. Read on...
  31. Council Highlights

    Councilors give green light to Oxbow land donation

    A donation of 49 acres adjacent to the Oxbow Preserve was approved by City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday, when councilors directed the city manager to close on the acquisition, which may extend the Animas River Trail. Read on...
  32. curb

    Residential neighborhoods' help sought in anticipation of pending storm

    Residential neighborhoods are asked to restrict curbside parking to help the city's Public Works Department clear the streets of snow in anticipation of a winter storm that is forecast the evening of Tuesday, 2/21 through as late as Friday of this week. Read on...
  33. Motel

    Motel re-use project is on track to create 120 affordable housing units

    TWG Development, LLC, in collaboration with the City of Durango, has acquired the former Best Western Motel, located at 21382 US Highway 160. Read on...
  34. SneakPeak copy

    Council to discuss accepting a land donation north of Oxbow Park

    On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Durango City Council will consider accepting a land donation of nearly 50 acres and updating the city's Land Use Development code to provide a long-term permitting option for food trucks. Read on...
  35. PRGuide

    Parks and Recreation Department release Spring and Summer enrichment guide

    Registration for Spring and Summer activities with Durango Parks and recreation is set to open on Thursday, Feb. 23. Read on...
  36. CrimeRates

    January 2023 crime stats stay consistent

    January’s crime statistics for 2023 in the city stayed consistent year over year, with 55 total offenses committed, just one more than the 54 offenses in January 2022. Read on...
  37. TaxRebate

    City residents can apply for food, utility refunds

    City residents with a total household income no greater than 50% of the Area Median Family Income for La Plata County can apply for the Food Tax Rebate Program and the Utility Refund Program starting Monday, Feb. 13. Read on...
  38. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of February 13, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of February 13th 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  39. Council Highlights

    Council focuses on housing at Tuesday meeting

    A multitude of public-private housing partnerships were discussed at the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, including a pending grant application by the city for $1.5 million from the state Department of Local Affairs. Read on...
  40. Bore Holes

    Boring holes drilled downtown

    Drilling and boring work to determine the soil and subgrade conditions under Main Avenue is scheduled for downtown today, Feb. 8, through Friday, as part of the initial engineering design phase for Downtown's Next Step project. Read on...
  41. Senior

    City supports Senior Center after false statements made

    UPDATE (Feb. 3, 2023, 10:21 am) The VOA reached out to the city's Public Information Office and issued the following statement .. Read on...
  42. SneakPeak copy

    Housing, parks on deck for next council meeting

    City councilors are set to discuss a planned 10-to 15-acre mixed-income housing development adjacent to Wilson Gulch Drive in Three Springs at the council regular meeting Feb. 7. Read on...
  43. Airport Update

    United Airlines to fly largest commercial aircraft at Durango-La Plata County Airport

    United Airlines in March will begin flying an Airbus A319 between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Durango La-Plata County Airport (DRO), which will be the largest commercial aircraft currently servicing DRO. Read on...
  44. FreeTransit

    Free Transit and shuttle services offered for Snowdown

    Hear ye! Hear ye! Durango Transit s'rvice shall beest free on Friday, February 3rd and Saturday, February 4th in celebration of Shakespearean Snowdown. Read on...
  45. Jenkins

    Jenkins Ranch trash scheduled for re-service Thursday

    Residents of Jenkins Ranch are asked to please put trash cans back out in order that they can be picked up on Thursday, Jan. 25. Read on...
  46. 5yearCrime

    Report shows city crime down, arrests up over five years

    Overall crime was down in Durango for 2022 compared to prior years, a trend that follows the monthly December report recently released by the Durango Police Department. Read on...
  47. LibraryDistrict

    City, county resident survey shows high support for library district

    City and county residents overwhelmingly support creating a taxing district that would fund the Durango Public Library, according to a survey of 465 city and county residents. Read on...
  48. RCH Mtg Recap

    City and fire district meet to discuss next steps for River City Hall

    City councilors have directed staff to investigate the fair-market value of a potential swap between the city and the Durango Fire Protection District of River City Hall and the former 9R administration property. Read on...
  49. SnowRemoval

    Snow Removal in central business district

    Durango's street department crews will be conducting snow removal operations from the central business district Tuesday and Wednesday night from 12 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Read on...
  50. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of January 23, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of January 23, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  51. Council Highlights

    Council talks lodgers' tax, and adopts parking plan

    Durango City Council on Tuesday chose to not draft ballot language that would reallocate lodgers’ tax, gave preliminary approval to a 153-unit housing development, and adopted a new comprehensive parking management plan. Read on...
  52. Snow warning Post

    City services affected by severe weather

    Some city services have changed due to winter weather. Read on...
  53. Snow Routes sign

    Snow routes in effect

    Winter weather has put the city of Durango's snow routes into effect. Read on...
  54. RCH

    Joint city fire/police facility deemed not feasible

    A combined fire and police station at the current River City Hall site in Durango has been determined to not be feasible as a joint project. Read on...
  55. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of January 16, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of January 16, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  56. SneakPeak copy

    City Council to talk tourism and housing on Jan. 17

    Durango councilors are scheduled to discuss on Jan. 17 reallocating the city’s lodgers’ tax in its afternoon study session and may vote on preliminary approval for a 153-unit housing development at its regular meeting. Read on...
  57. Lake Nighthorse

    Lake Nighthorse opens March 31; new rules address Wibit popularity

    Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area will open for the 2023 season on Friday, March 31 with new rules for the popular Wibit Aqua Park. Read on...
  58. Crime Stats

    Crime in Durango fell during December

    December’s crime statistics for 2022 in the city show a consistent decrease compared to a year ago, with 61 total offenses committed compared to 86 in December 2021, and decreases in nearly every category. Read on...
  59. MLK

    City of Durango’s schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

    The following is the City’s schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 16: Read on...
  60. SeeClickFix

    Drop a pin, make a request with Durango’s new reporting tool

    The City of Durango invites residents to drop a pin on an interactive online map and make a request, using the city’s new public reporting system SeeClickFix. Read on...
  61. BillT

    Council approves Bill Tuthill as interim city attorney

    At a special meeting Monday morning Durango City Council voted to enter into an agreement with Bill Tuthill of WAT Legal to take on the role of interim city attorney. Read on...
  62. Copy of city council election april 2023

    Candidate packets for April council election available Jan. 12

    Prospective candidates looking to run for the office of Durango City Council in the upcoming April 4 election need to schedule an appointment with the City Clerk to pick up a candidate packet at City Hall. Read on...
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    Schedule of meetings for the week of January 9, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of January 9, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  64. Council Highlights

    Council reviews concepts for new housing project, and makes strides in search for interim attorney

    City Council reviewed a conceptual design that could bring new residential units to Durango, and decided to enter negotiations for an interim city attorney on Tuesday night. Read on...
  65. DevAwards

    City of Durango accepting nominations for Design & Development Awards

    The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Design and Development Awards. Read on...
  66. ResidentSurvey

    Visit Durango launches resident survey for 2022

    To gain insight on La Plata County resident views on the benefits and impacts of tourism Visit Durango has launched its County Resident Survey for 2022. Read on...
  67. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of January 2, 2023

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of January 2, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  68. Call to Artists

    A Call to Artists

    The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center. Read on...
  69. SneakPeak copy

    A preview of topics scheduled for the January, 3 city council meetings

    The city of Durango’s first council meetings in the new year, scheduled Jan. 3, will see a discussion regarding 2023 goals for Durango Mesa Park, and a public hearing regarding a new housing project for the Mercury Village development. Read on...
  70. Smartwatch

    Wipe out while skiing? Make sure you don't dial 911 by mistake

    Sports enthusiasts who wear smart watches are asked to double-check their settings to avoid unnecessary 911 calls mistakenly made after they wipe out. Read on...
  71. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of December 26, 2022

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of December 26, 2022, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  72. RecycleTree

    Christmas tree recycling drop-off is at Santa Rita Park

    Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling at Santa Rita Park Dec. 18 through Jan. 31. The city reminds residents there is no curbside pick-up of Christmas trees. Read on...
  73. PrescribeBurn_update

    Slash piles to burn in Dalla Mountain Park

    The Durango Parks and Recreation Department is working with Durango Fire Protection District and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to burn slash piles in Dalla Mountain Park on Dec. 16, as weather conditions permit. Read on...
  74. Lottery copy

    Lottery for new deed-restricted townhomes set for Thursday

    HomesFund, in partnership with the City of Durango, is holding a lottery on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, starting at 3 p.m. to choose the potential buyers for the four income-qualified units at the Animas City Park Overlook Townhomes development. Read on...
  75. CIP

    New Capital Improvement Project division rounds out its first year

    Durango’s first year with a dedicated Capital Improvement Program division draws to a close with 43 projects completed in 2022, plus an additional 17 projects scheduled for completion in 2023. Read on...
  76. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of December 9, 2022

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of December 12, 2022, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  77. Bag Fee

    Colorado’s statewide bag fee goes into effect January 1, 2023

    The City of Durango has created a webpage to inform businesses and customers about the details of Colorado’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act : www.durangogov.org/bags, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. Read on...
  78. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights December, 06, 2022

    In its last meetings of 2022 the Durango City Council looked to the future, discussing upcoming projects like pickleball courts, short- and long-term goals for downtown parking, and approved the budget for 2023. Read on...
  79. Baxter not seek re-election (1)

    Councilor Baxter decides against running for re-election

    Incumbent councilor Kim Baxter has announced that she will not run for re-election in April. Read on...
  80. City Update

    City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

    In an effort to save city staff time and money the Durango City Councilors accepted a no-fault settlement of $3,250 with Matt Roane on Tuesday after coming out of executive session. Read on...
  81. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of December 5, 2022

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of December 5, 2022, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  82. Transit Discounts

    Get Your Discounted Transit Pass or Parking Card for Noel Night

    The City of Durango will be selling discounted Transit passes and Parking Smart Cards in celebration of Noel Night, from Monday, November 28 through Friday, December 2 at the Transit Center ticket window Read on...
  83. Drone Unit

    Drone unit aids in another arrest ahead of its one-year anniversary

    With more than 100 flights in its first year, the Durango Police Department’s drone unit rounds out 2022 aiding La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the arrest of 48-year-old man suspected of aggravated motor vehicle theft and vehicular eluding. Read on...
  84. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of November 28, 2022

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of November 28, 2022, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
  85. Downtown

    City begins engineering design for Downtown’s Next Step on Main Avenue

    The city of Durango has begun the design process for the Downtown’s Next Step (Pedestrian Improvement) Design Project. Read on...
  86. Schedule of Meetings NR Image

    Schedule of meetings for the week of November 21, 2022

    The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of November 21, 2022, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Read on...
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