Volunteer on the Community Corrections Board

Durango’s Boards and Commissions provide a foundation for public input and are a great way for citizens to get involved in their community. The Durango City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Community Corrections Board. Colorado Stat...

Investigation of Misappropriation of Public Funds Continues

The City is cooperating with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and other private and public entities to conduct a thorough investigation of an alleged misappropriation of City funds. The employee involved was placed on administrative leave on October 1...

Schedule of Meetings for the Week of October 21, 2019

Monday, October 21

Noon         Office Hour with Melissa Youssef, Mayor 

                   City Hall, City Manager&rs...

Volunteer on the Strategy and Long-Term Finance Advisory Board

Durango’s Boards and Commissions provide a foundation for public input and are a great way for citizens to get involved in their community. The Durango City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Strategy and Long-term Finance Advisory Board. This ...

Have the Coolest Birthday Party in Durango!

Chapman Hill Ice Rink will host birthday parties during any Public Skate session. Parties are $100 for up to 20 skaters and includes admission, ice skates and a room for cake and presents. An instructor can provide lessons during parties for an additional...

Electrical Undergrounding Work Scheduled at Iris and Schneider Parks

Electrical undergrounding work will occur at the south end of Iris Park Tuesday, October 22 through Wednesday, October 30. A small part of the park will be closed to the public during construction, which will involve excavation and underground work to rem...

Feed Pigs Not Bears: Drop off Pumpkins and Leaves Nov. 1 and 2

The City of Durango Sustainability Division is partnering with The Good Food Collective, Bear Smart Durango, the Town of Bayfield and the CSU Extension Office to host the annual free Pumpkin Drop-off Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2.

Residents ...

City Employee Placed on Leave Pending Investigation

A City employee was placed on paid administrative leave on October 14, 2019 to allow for an investigation into an alleged misappropriation of public funds. Staff was diligent in bringing this issue to our attention. The City has reached out to various age...

Sharpen Your Skates! Sign Up for Youth Figure Skating or Ice Skate Lessons

Youth Introduction to Figure Skating starts October 14 and will be offered every Monday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. through April 6, 2020 at Chapman Hill Ice Rink. The class is for young skaters who have completed their basic skills and wish to learn figure skati...

Library presents Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treating

Children and families are invited to join Durango Public Library for stories, songs, rhymes and other fun Halloween activities on Thursday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Costumes are encouraged! Storytime lasts about 30 minutes followed by trick-or-treating th...

Ice Skating Lessons Start Oct. 12

Chapman Youth Ice Skating School will offer skating lesson for ages three to 18 beginning Saturday, October 12. Ice skating classes are great way to get more comfortable on the ice and are the first step in a progression toward figure skating and hockey. ...

Oxbow Park Access Closed for Construction Starting Oct. 7

Access to Oxbow Park and Preserve will be closed Monday, October 7 for approximately three weeks. The closure is to allow for construction work on the new river access area. Access is expected to reopen on Friday, October 25.

The Animas River can be access...

Fall Cleanup Begins Oct. 7 – Leaves and Tree Trimmings Accepted

Fall Cleanup will occur Monday, October 7 through Friday, November 1. 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 inches in diameter
• B...

City of Durango Seeking Input on Drought Management Plan

The City of Durango is seeking public review and feedback on a Drought Management Plan that has been in development over the past year. This document is designed to identify and formalize methods of drought identification, mitigation and response.

The Drou...

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Halloween Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities for Halloween. Wear a costume! Storytime lasts approx. 30 minutes with candy-free trick-or-treating throughout the library afterwards.

Genealogy Drop-In Workshop

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society members will be on hand for this informal genealogy workshop to learn more about tracking down your ancestors!

Donations of Materials

Due to the generosity of our community, the Friends of the Durango Public Library must limit donations to a maximum of 5 boxes.  Since we are a volunteer organization, we ask that donations are only dropped off on Tuesdays and Fridays before 4:30...