Council moves forward on lodgers' tax overages collected for sustainable marketing

Durango, CO: How to allocate $361,084 in extra 2022 lodgers' tax revenue among city departments and Visit Durango will be discussed at council's regular meeting June 20.

Council at its meeting Tuesday directed staff to schedule the discussion, bas...

Schedule of meetings for the week of June 5, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of June 5, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at Dura...

Council to allocate additional lodgers tax revenue

Durango, CO: City council will discuss a possible allocation of additional lodgers’ tax revenue and hear from staff on whether to implement a land-acknowledgement policy at their Tuesday, June 6, meetings. 

Councilors have two r...

City awarded for financial excellence

Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has received the Government Finance Officers Association's recognition for excellence in financial reporting for the city's annual comprehensive financial report for 2021.

"The Certificate o...

City, fire district deal gets support Tuesday

Durango, CO: The proposed land swap between the city of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District that could lead to a new fire station and civic center downtown received broad support at a joint meeting Tuesday between city councilors and...

Schedule of meetings for the week of May 29, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of May 29, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at Dura...

City of Durango Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

Durango, CO: The following is the City of Durango’s schedule for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29, 2023:

• City Administrative Offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, ...

City of Durango's E-bike rebate program sees over 200 applicants

Durango, CO: The City of Durango received 205 applications for its inaugural E-bike rebate program, which is significantly more applications than available funding. 

Forty-five general rebates were accepted, and 18 income-qualified rebate...

Durango Transit offers free service June through August

Durango, CO: Durango Transit will offer free transit service this summer. All transit routes and services will be free to all users from June 1 through August 31. Free transit is funded through the local Lodgers’ Tax and Colorado’s Ozone Season T...

Schedule of meetings for the week of May 22, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of May 22, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at Dura...

Durango to launch scavenger hunt week

Durango, CO: The City of Durango will be hosting a city-wide scavenger hunt starting Monday, May 22 at 8 a.m. through Friday May 26 at 5 p.m.

Five rocks will be hidden at different points of interest around the city, with one clue per rock location posted ...

City of Durango’s Boards and Commissions Vacancies

Durango, CO: The Durango City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following City Board and Commissions: 

Board of Ethics (2), Design Review Board (2), Planning Commission (1 alternate), Local Licensing Authority (1)...

Police respond to suspected pipe bomb downtown

UPDATED 2:23 P.M. 5/17: Durango Police Department have given an all-clear for suspected pipe bomb downtown. Barricades should be removed shortly and pedestrian and vehicle traffic will resume.  

UPDATED 11:56 A.M. 5/17: A bomb te...

City, fire district reach initial deal for former 9-R property

Durango, CO:  The city of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District have reached an initial agreement for the city to buy the former Durango School District 9-R property from the fire district. In exchange, the fire district would receive ...

Council appoints new members to boards and commission

Durango, CO: Councilors filled nearly all open positions on various City of Durango Boards and Commissions, as well as chose councilor liaisons for boards Tuesday night. 

“Thank you all. Your willingness to serve in those capaci...

City to hold public meeting on improving pedestrian, bicycle traffic in the MidTown area

Durango, CO: The city of Durango will hold a meeting May 23 at 5 p.m. in Rooms 1 and 2 at the Durango Public Library to share design plans and receive public comment on the MidTown Safety and Connectivity Improvement Design Project conceptual alt...

City hosts meeting on hotel under construction on E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO:  The City of Durango will host a neighborhood meeting Wednesday, May 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the Downtown Durango Hotel construction in the 400 block of East Second Avenue.

The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, 949 Eas...

City Council to discuss boards, commissions on Tuesday

Durango, CO:  Councilors on Tuesday are scheduled to potentially appoint new members to various City of Durango Boards and Commissions, discuss vacancies on boards that are still open, as well as receive a presentation on improvements slated for ...

Schedule of meetings for the week of May 15, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of May 15, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at Dura...

Meeting to discuss land-use changes on Florida Road, workforce housing

Durango, CO: The city has initiated a private-public partnership to develop workforce housing near the intersection of Florida Road and County Road 250 and will host a virtual public meeting May 15 at 5 p.m. to discuss potential amendmen...

Phone services and internet down for city departments

Durango, CO:  City of Durango department phone service and internet is experiencing intermitted outages due to a cut fiber cable. This outage is also affecting business throughout the city. Crews are working on resolving this issue as quickly pos...

City hall to close for staff appreciation event

Durango, CO: City Hall and River City Hall will be close from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, for a staff appreciation event.

The city will be recognizing employees who represent its core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, ...

Schedule of meetings for the week of May 8, 2023

Durango, CO:  The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of May 8, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at Duran...

City council announces new office hours schedule

Durango, CO: Durango City councilors will hold office hours beginning May 16, in an effort improve community engagement.

Councilors have chosen select times to make themselves available to residents twice a month. Office hours will vary in length ...

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn and trail closures

Durango, CO: The Bureau of Land Management is tracking weather and fuel conditions for conducting a controlled burn of up to five units of the Animas City Mountain project area between May 8 and May 11.

The City of Durango partners closely with th...

Sustainable transportation efforts highlighted at council meeting

Durango, CO: Durango's transportation efforts were commended at Tuesday's meetings, with recognition of ridership increasing 27%, the e-bike rebate program that's currently underway, and charging stations for electric v...

UPDATED: City's 2023 budget wins recognition for financial excellence

**UPDATED 5/2/23 to remove quote from GFOA mistakenly included in earlier release**

Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2023 budget. The award i...

Schedule of meetings for the week of May 1

The schedule of meetings for for the week of May 1, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at DurangoGov.org/NotifyMe (click on News...

Transportation, parking, e-bikes on deck for Tuesday council meeting

Durango, CO:  The city’s transportation efforts are seeing great dividends, with ridership increasing 27%, a master plan for parking created, an e-bike rebate program underway and charging stations for electric vehicles at city-owned st...

Lake Nighthorse pipeline to city reservoir to be discussed

Durango, CO:  Residents are invited to an open house at City Hall to learn about the project to build a pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to the city’s water-treatment plant at Terminal Reservoir.

The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. May ...

Durango airport breaks ground on terminal expansion project

Durango, CO: Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 25 to mark the initiation of construction on Phase 1A of its terminal development project. 

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by members of ...

Schedule of meetings for the week of April 24, 2023

Durango, CO:  

The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of April 24, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&a...

Parks and Recreation Department release Spring and Summer enrichment guide

Durango, CO: 

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

The Durango Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring/Summer Enrichment Guide is available now in English an...

City residents can apply for food, utility refunds

Durango, CO: 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.&nb...

City services affected by severe weather

Durango, CO: 

Service updates due to winter weather:

• Both City Council meetings will be virtual-only (no in-person attendance). For more information: Home - OnBase Agenda Online (durangogov.org)

• The Recycle Center is closed until further notice....

Joint city fire/police facility deemed not feasible

Durango, CO: 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, but the fire district is still investigating the site for a new fire station while the city is consid...

Schedule of meetings for the week of January 16, 2023

Durango, CO: 

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. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

City Council to talk tourism and housing on Jan. 17

Durango, CO: 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 &am...

Lake Nighthorse opens March 31; new rules address Wibit popularity

Durango, CO:  Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area will open for the 2023 season on Friday, March 31 with new rules for the popular Wibit Aqua Park. The lake will be open for non-motorized recreation 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Ma...

Crime in Durango fell during December

Durango, CO:  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.

“We are...

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

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

City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday including City...

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

Durango, CO: 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.

SeeClickFix allows anyone to report quality-of-life issues around...

Council approves Bill Tuthill as interim city attorney

Durango, CO: 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.

“I thank Mr. Tuthill for being available and willing to h...

Schedule of meetings for the week of January 9, 2023

Durango, CO: 

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. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at D...

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

Durango, CO: Durango City Council kicked off 2023 by moving forward with a conceptual design that could bring nearly 200 new residential units to Durango, reviewing recreation goals for 2023 with representatives of Durango Mesa Park and Durango T...

City of Durango accepting nominations for Design & Development Awards

Durango, CO: 

The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Design and Development Awards. The city started the program in 1983 to emphasize how good design and development adds housing units, enhances quality of life, creates a sense o...

Visit Durango launches resident survey for 2022

Durango, CO: 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.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish, and those who compl...

Schedule of meetings for the week of January 2, 2023

Durango, CO: 

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. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at D...

A Call to Artists

Durango, CO: 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.  

Artwork must be displayed on the wall; there are...

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

Durango, CO: 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 at the afternoon study session, and a public hearing regarding a new housing project for...

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

Durango, CO: Sports enthusiasts who wear smart watches are asked to double-check their settings to avoid unnecessary 911 calls mistakenly made after they wipe out.

The Durango-La Plata Emergency Center is seeing an increase of approximately 25% in 911 misd...

Schedule of meetings for the week of December 26, 2022

Media ContactDurango City Clerk's office  Phone: (970) 375-5010Email: clerk@durangogov.org

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Christmas tree recycling drop-off is at Santa Rita Park

Durango, CO: 

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. Residents may drop off their natural trees, free of ornaments an...

Slash piles to burn in Dalla Mountain Park

Durango, CO: 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.

Slash pi...

Lottery for new deed-restricted townhomes set for Thursday

Durango, CO: 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 Tow...

New Capital Improvement Project division rounds out its first year

Durango, CO: 

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.

“It’s very exciting to see the projects t...

Schedule of meetings for the week of December 9, 2022

Durango, CO: 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. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

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

Durango, CO: 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.  

Colorado&...

Council Highlights December, 06, 2022

Durango, CO: 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.

Preliminary designs we...

Councilor Baxter decides against running for re-election

Media ContactTom SluisDirector, Media and Community EngagementPhone: (970) 375-5090Email: Tom.Sluis@durangogov.org

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City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

Media ContactTom SluisDirector, Media and Community EngagementPhone: (970) 375-5090Email: Tom.Sluis@durangogov.org

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City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

Durango, CO: In an effort to ...

Schedule of meetings for the week of December 5, 2022

Media ContactDurango City Clerk's office  Phone: (970) 375-5010Email: clerk@durangogov.org

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Get Your Discounted Transit Pass or Parking Card for Noel Night

Media ContactTrace ShauingerDurango Police Department Phone: (970) 375-5046Email: Tracy.shauinger@durangogov.org

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

Media ContactDan KellermyerDurango Police Department Phone: (970) 764-7504Email: dan.kellermeyer@durangogov.org

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Schedule of meetings for the week of November 28, 2022

Media ContactTom SluisDirector, Media and Community EngagementPhone: (970) 375-5090Email: Tom.Sluis@durangogov.org

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

Media ContactDevin King Multimodal Administrator Phone: (970) 375-4955Email:

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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. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at DurangoGov.org/Notify...

LitFest Is Back!

The Durango Public Library is happy to announce the 2023 Literary Festival lineup (beginning June 19): Lisa See, Bobby LeFebre & Andrew Gulliford.

Summer Reading Program

Don't let the dreaded summer slide get ya! Sign up for the 2023 Summer Reading Program and get in on weekly prizes, great shows & a chance to win the grand prize!

Library District

Find answers to all your questions about the proposed Durango Library District.

Library Community Champion

Nominate somebody you know who goes the extra mile for the Durango Public Library!

hoopla is here!

Borrow and enjoy comics, movies, TV, magazines, audiobooks, eBooks, or music everywhere you have a screen -your computer, your phone, your car, even your smart TV. All you need is your library card. hoopla syncs across all your devices, ...

Downtown is Decorated with Flowers!

Parks and Recreation, Parks Division, has beautified downtown Durango by planting flowers in barrels throughout the downtown area. Flowers add the finishing touch to an already pretty little town!  The Park staff are also working hard at adding f...

100 Things to do Before You're 12

Great Outdoors Colorado Generation Wild understands that kids grow better outside and have created a 100 Things to do Before You're 12 bucket list for outdoor fun!  The checklist in pdf form can be found here, or in Spanish select this p...

Adult Roller Birthday Parties at Chapman Hill

Grab some friends for a fun filled Adult roller skating birthday party!  The package includes exclusive use of the facility and skate rentals.  Invite up to 30 of your best freinds and family and skate the night away. Available days are ...

Fitness Classes at the Recreation Center

The Durango Recreation Center offers a wealth of fitness classes for all! 

• Improve your physical and mental wellbeing, in a supportive environment. 
• Feel safe with our outstanding ventilation system in the Fitness Studio and throughout the...

Trail Construction Begins at Durango Mesa Park

The City of Durango and Durango Mesa Park Foundation are building a maintenance access route this week at Durango Mesa Park that will enable trail construction crews to access the areas where trail build will occur beginning later this spring. Equipment a...