News Flash

Earth Week Bingo is back with activities and virtual events April 15-30

Earth Day is April 22, and the city of Durango is again partnering with local organizations to celebrate virtually with Earth Week Bingo! Community members are invited to complete family-friendly activities and join online events Thursday, April 15 throug...

Frontier Airlines establishes service at DRO to Denver and Las Vegas

Durango-LaPlata County Airport (DRO) is pleased to announce Frontier Airlines will be establishing year-round nonstop service between Durango and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport (LAS), and seasonal nonstop service to Denver Internation...

City offers grants for public art and related projects

The city of Durango’s Creative Economy Commission is offering grants of up to $5,000 to support public art, cultural events, and creative projects that enhance the city’s Character Districts.  

The deadline for the first round of applica...

Schedule of Meetings for the Week of April 12, 2021

Monday, April 12

4:30 pm     Durango Renewal Partnership (URA) Meeting

Virtual Meeting – Send public comment to Alex.Rugoff@durangogov.org

See agenda for how to participate in this virtual meeting

6:00 pm &nbs...

In-river maintenance at 29th Street river access begins April 12

The city will be doing in-river maintenance near the Animas River access at 29th Street at the south end of Memorial Park starting Monday, April 12. The work will repair erosion damage and stabilize the area along the riverbank and boulder structure to mi...

Youssef, Buell, Bosmans win City Council seats; 1A passes

City Council candidates Jessika Buell, Olivier Bosmans and Melissa Youssef received the most votes for three open seats on Durango City Council according to preliminary election results. Voters also approved ballot issue 1A, which increases the city lodge...

Do you know a Library Community Champion?

The Durango Public Library Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2021 Library Community Champion Award. Applications are available at DurangoGov.org/Library or at the library information table, adjacent to the stairwell. Applications will be acc...

Durango Parks and Recreation Director announces retirement

Cathy Metz, longtime director of the City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department, has announced her retirement effective July 2, 2021.  

"Twenty-five years of service to the city of Durango is an outstanding accomplishment," City Man...

Brush up on safety knowledge with free community classes

Durango Fire Protection District and Durango Parks and Recreation are partnering to offer free classes for community members interested in learning about safe practices for outdoor adventures or at home.

“We look at community data from medical a...

COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at City of Durango Utilities Department

The City of Durango and San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) have identified a COVID-19 outbreak within the Utilities Department. The Collections and Distribution Division had three staff members test positive the week of March 22. The division maintains ...

Volunteer with Durango Parks and Recreation!

Are you looking for ways to make a difference in your community? A variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities are available with Friends of Parks and Recreation. The program matches volunteers’ expertise and interests with opportunities including:

• Parks,...

Durango Public Library offers new Tough Topics materials

Durango Public Library has a new collection designed to assist adults in discussing sensitive subjects with children. Materials, including books, a guide on talking to kids about difficult subjects and a list of resources, are organized into “To...

Lake Nighthorse opens on April 2

Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area will open for the 2021 season on Friday, April 2. The lake will be open for non-motorized recreation 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, April 2 through May 9. Daily operations will begin May 14, and motorized ...

Spring Cleanup begins April 5

Spring cleanup for the city of Durango will be April 5 through May 9. City crews will be moving through residential neighborhoods picking up the following materials:

• Furniture
• Large Appliances
• Scrap metal, drywall, fencing, carpeting, tiles, and open dried p...

Atmos Energy Pipe Replacement Project Begins in Durango

Beginning Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Durango, Atmos Energy will commence a series of pipe replacement projects to further increase the safety and reliability of its natural gas system while reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout Colorado.“...

2020 tax forms available at Durango Public Library

Durango Public Library is offering a printable tax form service through April 15, 2021. Standard 1040, 1040SR and 1040 instruction booklets and the Colorado State form and booklet are available in the curbside pick-up area, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throu...