News Flash

Posted on: September 9, 2023

Council pushes forward Residences at Durango with approval of modified finance structure

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Durango, CO: Council took a big step forward on the 120-unit affordable housing project Residences at Durango on Tuesday, by approving a modified finance structure for the project.

The project will convert the former 72-room Best Western Motel at ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: October 3, 2023

City accepting applications for Florida, 15th, and 3rd Intersection Focus Group

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango is seeking applicants for the Florida, 15th, and 3rd Intersection Focus Group

The purpose of this focus group is to critically review public input, consultant proposed alternatives, data, and other feedb...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: October 2, 2023

Durango Transit launching evening bus service on October 18

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Durango, CO: Durango Transit is excited to announce the upcoming launch of “DuranGO!” evening and nighttime transit service on October 18. Unlike Durango Transit’s other fixed routes, which provide public transportat...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of October 2, 2023

Schedule of Meetings

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of October 2, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at D...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Council to receive update on groundbreaking for Residences at Durango

BWestern

Durango, CO: City staff plans to announce the groundbreaking of the 120-unit affordable housing project Residences at Durango, on Tuesday. 

The project will convert the former 72-room Best Western Motel at 21382 US Highway 160 into afford...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Sepp Kuss homecoming celebration Oct. 19

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Durango, CO: Durango Devo is hosting 2023 Vuelta a España winner, Sepp Kuss, for a homecoming celebration and bike parade. Kuss, a Devo alumn, will join the Durango community on Oct. 19 at Buckley Park for a speech, meet and greet, and more.&...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 29, 2023

City of Durango and its regional partners all opt in to Proposition 123

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Durango, CO: The Regional Housing Alliance has announced that all four government members in La Plata County have opted into Proposition 123.

 In November 2022, Colorado voters passed Proposition 123, a ballot measure authorizing the stat...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Colorado Department of Revenue to host natural medicine forum

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Durango, CO: On Wednesday Oct. 4, the Department of Revenue Natural Medicine Division will host a Colorado Natural Medicine Public Forum in Durango City Council chambers at 949 East Second Ave. from 5 – 6:30 p.m.

The forum will discuss provide an ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 9, 2023

City to hold open house to discuss upcoming code amendments

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Durango, CO: The Community Development Department is hosting a public open house to present findings, share recommendations, and get input from the community on upcoming Land Use & Development Code amendments.

Come join city staff at the Duran...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Fall Cleanup begins Oct. 2: Leaves and tree trimmings accepted

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Durango, CO: Fall Cleanup will occur Monday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 26. City crews will be moving through residential neighborhoods picking up the following materials:

  • Tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and less than 8 inc...
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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Durango's SeeClickFix app sees over 400 citizen requests in first 8 months

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango has received 412 requests through its public reporting tool SeeClickFix since the service launched last January, allowing staff to help address everything from abandon vehicles to submitting a public comment. &...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 25, 2023

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Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 25, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&nbs...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Bicycle events for area students planned

2023 Multimodal Safe Routes to School

Durango, CO: The city and Durango School District 9-R are hosting various Safe Routes to School events for local students on Wednesdays in the coming weeks before the chilly weather sets in. 

  • Wednesday, Sept. 27: Durango Police Department...
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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Durango Mesa Park demonstration trails to open Thursday

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(Updated 9/23 at 3:49 p.m. with additional information on E-bikes)

Durango, CO: The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: On Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. six new trails totaling roughly seven miles on Durango Mesa Park will be opened ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Street painting on Main begins Monday

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Durango, CO: Starting Monday, Sept. 25, the City of Durango will be repainting the center lane on and around Main Avenue.

Fall centerline painting will continue throughout the rest of the city and is expected to finish on Oct. 6, 2023.

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 21, 2023

No Household Hazardous Waste collection event in 2023

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Durango, CO: The Household Hazardous Waste event is a service co-hosted by La Plata County and the City of Durango that has historically been offered every other year, and since it was held in 2022 will not be held in 2023.

The program is funded t...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Council approves 1,928-acre Durango Mesa Park annexation

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Durango, CO: Durango City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve the annexing of 1,928 acres from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation to be used for several recreational purposes.

The property is within the City’s Comprehensive Plan boundary...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Engage Durango public forum

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Durango, CO: The city of Durango invites residents to provide feedback directly to the executive leaders of the city during the inaugural “Engage Durango Forum” to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

The goal of the forum, which will be the fourth Tuesd...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 18, 2023

Schedule of Meetings

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 18, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&nbs...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Durango - La Plata County Airport sees passenger traffic increase this summer

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Durango, CO: The number of people boarding a plane at the Durango – La Plata County Airport (DRO) for June through August totaled 60,438, which is a 16% increase over the summer months in 2022.

June enplaned passenger traffic totaled 18,...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Council to cast final vote on 1,928 acre annexation for Durango Mesa Park

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Durango, CO: Durango City council will cast final votes on annexing 1,928 acres from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation to be used for several recreational purposes.

The property is within the City’s Comprehensive Plan boundary and is iden...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Poet Laureate Program is accepting applications to fill the first official poetry role in Durango

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Durango, CO: Starting in 2024, Durango will have a Poet Laureate position for the first time in its history. The program is funded by the City of Durango's Lodgers Tax Arts and Culture Fund and administered by 501c3 organization Friends ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 11, 2023

Schedule of Meetings

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 11, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&nbs...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Upcoming parking closures at Horse Gulch trailhead

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UPDATE 9/8/2023: Parking lot closure changed to Sept. 20 

Durango, CO: A portion of the Horse Gulch trailhead parking lot is scheduled to be closed starting Tuesday, Sept. 20 as part of the development of the demonstration trails that con...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Durango transit no-service day on September 10

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Durango, CO: Durango Transit will not operate on Sunday, September 10 to accommodate a staff event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Transit services will resume a normal operating schedule on Monday, September 11. For more information, ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 6, 2023

City begins repaving project on Red Mountain Drive

SummerRoadwork

Durango, CO: The City of Durango and its contractors have begun milling and repaving Red Mountain Drive.

The project began on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and is scheduled to be completed by Friday, Sept. 22.

During construction no on-street parking will be a...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 6, 2023

A large-scale fiber optic project has begun along Florida Road

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Durango, CO: Deeply Digital has begun a large-scale fiber optic project along and near Florida Road, starting near the south end of Aspen Drive all the way to Timberland Drive.

The fiber optic project began on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will continue t...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Council votes to initially approve Durango Mesa Park annexation

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Durango, CO: Council voted unanimously on the initial annexation of 1,928-acres of land to the City of Durango from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation to be used for several recreational purposes.

“I’ve been involved in governmen...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 4, 2023

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Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 4, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Staff to present proposed land use code amendments to council

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Durango, CO: The City’s community development department will provide updates on a suite of upcoming code amendments to the Land Use and Development Code at the Tuesday Sept. 5 council study session.

Code amendments include reconfiguring Community...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Staff to present update on Downtown's Next Step at city council study session

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Durango, CO:  Aging sewer and water lines – some of which are 70+ years old - would be replaced downtown before any road construction is done for the Downtown’s Next Step Design project under a proposal city councilors will consider in t...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 30, 2023

City of Durango's schedule for the Labor Day Holiday

Labor Day

Durango, CO: The following is the city of Durango’s schedule for the Labor Day holiday, observed on Monday, September 4, 2023:

  • City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substatio...
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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 31, 2023

Way to Go Durango mobile app launching in September

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango’s multimodal division is rebranding their commute tracking program. The rebrand will include an app called, Way To Go Durango. It is a trip planning, riding sharing, and commute tracking app that will be launching...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 31, 2023

City receives award for excellence in water fluoridation

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango has received an excellence in fluoridation award from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for 2021.

The City supports and follows the guidance and recommendations of various agencies which incl...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 31, 2023

City Council office hours continue to be a success

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Durango, CO: Durango City Council has regularly been meeting with citizens for office hours on a rotating schedule every other week in an effort to increase engagement with the public. 

"Rotating City Council office hours has been a ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 30, 2023

City concludes successful zero fare summer and parking pilot program

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango Transportation Department is wrapping up two successful initiatives that provided increased transportation options this summer. City Council directed the use of discretionary Lodgers’ Tax to fund free transit and ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 29, 2023

New program aims at reminding pet owners to scoop after their pets

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Durango, CO: A “Back to SchooP” program to remind pet owners to scoop up after their pets has been launched by the City of Durango, La Plata County Humane Society, Visit Durango, and Durango Trails. 

“We noti...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Neighborhood Meeting scheduled for Schneider Park Pickleball Court's project

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango will be hosting a neighborhood meeting to explain the Schneider Park Pickleball Court’s project timeline, features, landscaping and the expected impacts and interruptions to the use of Schneider Park. 

The...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 28, 2023

City partners with Catalyst Fund to assist with workforce housing development

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Durango, CO: Two housing projects in Durango were awarded grants to help lower the cost of activities before construction begins such as environmental studies, site preparation, market studies, surveys and other fees.

The Durango Crossings project...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Sen. Simpson, Sen. Bridges, and Rep. McLachlan to visit Southwest Colorado

Region 9

Durango, CO: Senator Cleave Simpson and Representative McLachlan with Senator Jeff Bridges are scheduled to visit Region 9 in Southwest Colorado on Thursday, August 31st, and Friday, September 1st, 2023 as part of their ongoing efforts to engage ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 25, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of August 28, 2023

Schedule of Meetings

Durango, CO:  The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of August 28, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Possible new school at Three Springs discussed by city, school district

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Durango, CO: A potential new elementary school at Three Springs was discussed Wednesday at a joint meeting among city councilors and the Durango School District 9R board members.

The school district has 40 acres in the Three Springs subdivision ju...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Police arrest four child-predator suspects in joint operation with state and county law enforcement

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Durango, CO: Four men were arrested in Durango last week through an undercover child predator operation that focused on identifying and arresting individuals seeking to engage in sexual activities with minors.   

 The op...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 21, 2023

City begins design on ADA improvements along north Main Avenue

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Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has contracted and begun design work to improve ADA compliance and accessibility along the US Hwy 550 (north Main Avenue) corridor between 17th Street and Animas View Drive.

This project will design sidewalk impro...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of August 21, 2023

Schedule of Meetings

Durango, CO:  The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of August 21, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Five roadwork projects scheduled to begin over the next two weeks

SummerRoadwork

Durango, CO: Various roadwork projects are scheduled the next two weeks, beginning with a repaving project on First Street. Additional projects include Red Mountain Drive, East Third Street, East College Drive/Goeglein Gulch Road, and Wilson Gulc...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Land Donation at Oxbow Preserve Complete, Public Process will Focus on Management of the Property

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Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has completed the land donation process resulting in accepting nearly 50 acres of Animas River greenway adjacent to Oxbow Preserve. 

This generous donation from Bill and Maddy Waters is over 16 years in t...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall/Winter Enrichment Guide

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Durango, CO:

The Durango Parks and Recreation Fall 2023 – Winter 2024 Enrichment Guide is now available in English and Spanish, to view or download online at, https://www.durangogov.org/773/Activities-Guide.

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult progra...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 16, 2023

A section of Goeglein Gulch Road to close to one Lane on August, 17

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Durango, CO:  Goeglein Road will be closed to one lane on Thursday, Aug. 17 near College Drive for construction work.

 Four Corners Materials is directing traffic through one lane around a construction zone where east College Drive and Go...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Devon Schmidt takes helm as city's new Chief Financial Officer

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Durango, CO:  Devon Schmidt steps into her role as the official chief financial officer for the City of Durango, after council approved her appointment at Tuesday night's meeting.

“The city of Durango is fortunate to be able to ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 15, 2023

Council approves funds for pickleball courts at Schneider Park

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Durango, CO:  (Update: Construction is expected to start this fall, not 2024). Pickleball players flooded council chambers Tuesday to support a mid-year budget adjustments that increased funding for outdoor pickleball courts at Schneider Park.

Cou...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 13, 2023

Parks, Recreation needs outlined in report

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Durango, CO: The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has updated a study on the condition of various recreation facilities to help focus on high-priority items, which include replacing the two ski tow ropes at Chapman Hill and potent...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Council to discuss mid-year budget adjustments and open-carry rules for City Hall

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UPDATE 8/15/2023: Mid-year adjustments for Downtown's Next steps have been removed from the agenda, and will be brought before council for consideration separately at a later date.  

Durango, CO: Mid-year budget adjustme...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 9, 2023

UPDATE: Suspect identified; firearm still missing

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Durango, CO UPDATED 8/10, 4:30 p.m.): The suspect taken into custody in connection with the shooting at the Red Cliff Apartments on Wednesday has been identified as 27-year-old Troy Brown. The firearm involved in the shooting has not been recover...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 8, 2023

The Gauge Apartments offers below-market rentals in conjunction with city

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Durango, CO: New apartments nearing completion in Durango will include 14 units rented at rates below market value under a partnership between developers and the city.

The Gauge Apartments at 1275 Escalante Drive will include 89 multi-family apart...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 7, 2023

Float to Work Day returns August 18

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Durango, CO: The City of Durango is hosting the third annual Float to Work Day on Friday, Aug. 18, from 7-9 a.m. 

Float to Work Day encourages commuting on the Animas River for all river users -- kayakers, rafters, paddle boarder...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 4, 2023

New biking trails at Horse Gulch near completion

DMesa

Durango, CO: Almost 7 miles of new mountain biking trails are nearing completion in Horse Gulch that will ultimately connect to what one fitness website is calling the “Largest Municipal Bike Park in the USA.”

The new trails ar...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Schedule of meetings for the week of August 7, 2023

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Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of August 7, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at Du...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 3, 2023

The city's comprehensive financial report for 2022 is now available

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Durango, CO: All right all you policy wonks: The city’s annual comprehensive financial report for 2022 is now available on the city’s website for you to dig through and see what’s what when it comes to how the city spent your tax dollars, and spe...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 3, 2023

City replaces 450 trash containers with wildlife resistant containers

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Durango, CO: Durango’s trash and recycling division the past three weeks has replaced 450 trash containers in the city with wildlife resistant containers.

Funding for the wildlife resistant containers came from a $60,000 Colorado Parks a...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Durango Transit provides 40,000 rides in the month of July

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Durango, CO: The city’s bus system provided 40,527 free rides in July, a 34% increase over last July, and the first time we’ve surpassed 40,000 rides since October 2017.

The increase stems from Durango Transit offering free rides from June 1- Aug....

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Council approves property exchange with Durango Fire Protection District

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Durango, CO: In a 4 to 1 vote council on Tuesday approved a property exchange between the Durango Fire Protection District and the city involving River City Hall and the former Durango School District 9R administration building.   &n...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Joint city fire/police facility deemed not feasible

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 12, 2023

City Council to talk tourism and housing on Jan. 17

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Lake Nighthorse opens March 31; new rules address Wibit popularity

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 12, 2023

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

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 11, 2023

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

SeeClickFix

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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Council approves Bill Tuthill as interim city attorney

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 4, 2023

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

Council Highlights

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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: January 4, 2023

City of Durango accepting nominations for Design & Development Awards

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 31, 2022

Visit Durango launches resident survey for 2022

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 29, 2022

A Call to Artists

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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 28, 2022

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

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 14, 2022

Slash piles to burn in Dalla Mountain Park

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 14, 2022

Lottery for new deed-restricted townhomes set for Thursday

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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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 9, 2022

New Capital Improvement Project division rounds out its first year

CIP

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...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 9, 2022

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

Bag Fee

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&...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: December 7, 2022

City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

City Update

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DECEMBER 7, 2022

City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

Durango, CO: In an effort to ...

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: November 30, 2022

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

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

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City of Durango News Flash
Posted on: November 22, 2022

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

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCTOBER 20, 2022

NEWS RELE...

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City of Durango News Flash