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United Way of Southwest Colorado starts year with thousands in funding to area nonprofits

grant opportunity allows funding for operational expenses

February 10, 2023

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Volunteers ‘offended’ Durango plans to do away with certain boards and commissions

Reorganization aims to reduce costs and cut down on staff, council work hours

February 10, 2023

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‘Send a Runner’ authors video presentation to be shown at San Juan College

Eskeets, Kristofic will read selections and share insights

February 9, 2023

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Durango City Council pumps brakes on development proposals for downtown lot

two ideas include entertainment complex and condominiums

February 9, 2023

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Got a thirst for knowledge? Quench it at one of Durango’s trivia night contests

Education, community and multigenerational fun offered at establishments around town

February 8, 2023

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Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

Revenue collected from plastic and paper bag fees to fund waste-reduction efforts

February 7, 2023

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Five candidates qualify for April City Council election

Ballots will be mailed in mid-March to eligible electors

February 7, 2023

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2023 Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili Cook-Off sees greater contest turnout compared with last year’s event

35 entrants signed up to sweep the competition across several categories

February 4, 2023

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City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

February 3, 2023

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Tax survey should have included county residents, says Durango Chamber of Commerce director

City respondents ranked tourism marketing low on list of priorities Local businesses stand to benefit if Durango tourism officials can…

February 2, 2023

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Durango School District asks: What ever happened to city’s interest in owning Buckley Park?

city renewed a 10-year lease agreement without acknowledging an idling MOU

February 2, 2023

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Candidate for Durango City Council wants to preserve historic downtown, tackle homelessness

Yazzie brings housing experience to race

January 31, 2023

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Snowdown merchandise expected to sell out soon at Magpies Newsstand & Cafe

‘Sneer’ publication is missing this year

January 28, 2023

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Durango City Council candidate says helping homeless, transportation are top priorities

Douglas Snow also supports allowing residents to keep more chickens to sidestep high eggs prices

January 27, 2023

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Thinking about running for Durango City Council? Here are some things you’ll want to know

Candidates must obtain signatures, track campaign finances and meet certain deadlines

January 26, 2023

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Streets packed with snow and ice delay city trash and recycling services

Durango residents missing mail wonder what’s up with the post office

January 26, 2023

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Tourism marketing to retain largest slice of lodgers tax funds

Durango City Council considered asking voters to reallocate money to housing, child care

January 25, 2023

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Helping Ukrainian refugees a family affair for Durango artist

Suzanne Horwich has made four trips to Poland, including one with her daughters

January 24, 2023

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Chris Bettin, a musician, business owner and former Durango city councilor, honored at celebration of life

Members of San Juan Symphony at Fort Lewis College Concert Hall

January 22, 2023

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Durango fire committed to River City Hall location, even without police department partnership

A joint station was reaching the reaching $50 million mark, which concerned officials

January 21, 2023

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153-unit apartment complex gets first green light for north Main Avenue in Durango

One- and two-bedroom units would be spread across 12 buildings

January 20, 2023

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Visit Durango survey seeks input from residents about its 2022 activities

Organization received about 250 responses as of earlier this week

January 19, 2023

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City, foundation tout ‘lofty’ goals this year for Durango Mesa Park

Progress expected in 2023 on trails, bike park and emergency access at site southeast of downtown Durango

January 19, 2023

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FLC student body president to run for Durango City Council

Rogers, 20, says town needs change from ‘the bottom up’

January 18, 2023