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Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed

December 9, 2022

City of Durango to study soundscape of proposed Schneider Park pickleball site

City of Durango to study soundscape of proposed Schneider Park pickleball site

from paddles striking balls register around 58 decibels at 400 feet

December 8, 2022

After city’s rejection, La Plata County funds warming shelter

After city’s rejection, La Plata County funds warming shelter

comment was overwhelmingly in favor of the expenditure

December 6, 2022

Slight snow showers possible but not guaranteed Sunday through Tuesday

Slight snow showers possible but not guaranteed Sunday through Tuesday

chance for precipitation lies at higher elevations

December 3, 2022

Lottery to decide lucky applicants for deed-restricted housing in Durango

Lottery to decide lucky applicants for deed-restricted housing in Durango

22-unit complex being constructed near East Second Avenue and 33rd Street

December 1, 2022

Groundwork begins on EV charging stations at Durango Public Library

Groundwork begins on EV charging stations at Durango Public Library

Location seen as ideal for accommodating many who need a charge

December 1, 2022

Four of five Community Relations Commission members resign from volunteer board

Four of five Community Relations Commission members resign from volunteer board

Durango City Council declines request for formal apology over Columbus Day Facebook post

November 29, 2022

Job vacancies take toll on city of Durango programs, services

Job vacancies take toll on city of Durango programs, services

Seasonal and part-time positions, like snowplow drivers, are especially difficult to fill

November 27, 2022

Black Friday boosts local business sales ahead of December drag

Black Friday boosts local business sales ahead of December drag

Thanksgiving 2022 resembles typical holiday shopping season for small shops on Main Avenue

November 26, 2022

City of Durango considers five development proposals for D&SNG parking lot

City of Durango considers five development proposals for D&SNG parking lot

Railroad currently leases property near corner of College Drive and Camino del Rio

November 25, 2022

Thanksgiving spirit thrives in Durango with community meals

Thanksgiving spirit thrives in Durango with community meals

Gratitude was the theme at holiday gatherings open to all

November 24, 2022

Open records requests streamlined at Durango City Hall

Open records requests streamlined at Durango City Hall

upgrades include self-help kiosk, electronic business license renewal

November 24, 2022

Hole to be filled? Construction may begin on hotel in downtown Durango

Hole to be filled? Construction may begin on hotel in downtown Durango

Developer starting to store materials at East Second Avenue site

November 23, 2022

Visit Durango launches new holiday events program

Visit Durango launches new holiday events program

Tourism office lends helping hand to organizations planning wintertime festivities

November 22, 2022

Durango City Council denies funding winter warming shelter

Durango City Council denies funding winter warming shelter

Community Compassion Outreach wanted $11,600 to help pay expenses for sanctuary

November 22, 2022

Durango homelessness council to pursue housing model used countrywide

Durango homelessness council to pursue housing model used countrywide

Continuum of Care programs focus on community-supported solutions for unhoused

November 19, 2022

City of Durango works with 4CORE on Green Business Certification program

City of Durango works with 4CORE on Green Business Certification program

Measuring sustainability is tougher than one might think

November 16, 2022

Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar discusses history of Rio Grande Southern Railroad

Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar discusses history of Rio Grande Southern Railroad

Entrepreneur and politician Otto Mears a subject of discussion

November 12, 2022

Veterans celebrated at annual parade in downtown Durango

Veterans celebrated at annual parade in downtown Durango

Hundreds turn out for Main Avenue commemoration

November 11, 2022

New plans shared for a joint police-fire station in downtown Durango

New plans shared for a joint police-fire station in downtown Durango

Proposed building would be three stories with 63,000 square feet of space

November 11, 2022

Durango’s bump-out program extended for five years with fees and design standards

Durango’s bump-out program extended for five years with fees and design standards

Businesses must pay $6.30 per square foot, or about $1,600 annually, to use public right of way

November 6, 2022

Winter warming shelter for unhoused to open twice weekly starting Tuesday

Winter warming shelter for unhoused to open twice weekly starting Tuesday

Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help with operations

November 4, 2022

City of Durango to undertake nearly 30 solar, water and power projects all at once

City of Durango to undertake nearly 30 solar, water and power projects all at once

performance contract to save hundreds of thousands in sustainability plans

November 4, 2022

Table to Farm Compost booms with new subscribers

Table to Farm Compost booms with new subscribers

of Durango partnership helps eco-thoughtful business net 250 more customers

November 3, 2022