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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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City receives State funds to help modernize and improve inclusionary zoning program
The state Department of Local Affairs has awarded the City of Durango $120,000 to promote innovative solutions for the development of affordable housing. Read on... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Controlled burn of slash piles to continue
The Durango Parks and Recreation Department continues to work with Durango Fire Protection District (DFPD) and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) to conduct slash pile burning, as weather conditions permit. Read on... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Get free reusable bags from the City of Durango and community non-profits
Avoid new ten-cent single-use bag fees by picking up free reusable bags from the City of Durango, and community non-profit organizations. Read on... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Help make sure trash and recycling gets collected
The city of Durango encourages residents to do their civic duty during these snowy winter days by making sure that trash and recycling bins are clear of snow, so that the city's waste management team can access them. Read on... -
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... -
City services affected by severe weather
Some city services have changed due to winter weather. Read on... -
Snow routes in effect
Winter weather has put the city of Durango's snow routes into effect. Read on... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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