Construction and property

Local News

Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park

‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features

May 8, 2026

Local News

Elhi community center in Ignacio faces uncertain future as clock ticks down on building’s life span

is a vital resource for health, literacy, education and inspiration

April 29, 2026

Local News

Photos: A power move

La Plata Electric Association replaces the power pole near Metz Lane and East Animas Road (County Road 250) on Thursday…

April 23, 2026

Local News

Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials

City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist

April 3, 2026

Local News

Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making

still negotiating connection to Three Springs

April 3, 2026

Business

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the U.S. housing crisis

Schematics for an affordable housing project are posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine. (AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)(AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)…

March 30, 2026

Local News

Lightner Creek Commons housing project slated to open next year in Durango

Development will bring 29 affordable units to former Animas High School site

March 28, 2026

Local News

Project manager for city hall/police department project answers more questions from Durango residents

Parking plans, sustainability and other inquiries addressed

March 21, 2026

Local News

Photos: Rocking it on Colorado Highway 3

Workers with Apex Rockfall Mitigation reinstall two metal beams and a metal curtain that catches falling rock Tuesday above Colorado…

March 18, 2026

Local News

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

project started Monday

March 17, 2026

Local News

Durango staff temporarily migrate out of Carnegie Building for HVAC work, potential asbestos remediation

Big Picture building slated for demolition in August

March 11, 2026

Local News

Durango enters agreement with state for development of workforce housing

Details remain scarce for North Main Housing Project

March 5, 2026

Local News

Joint city hall and police station project featured at Engage Durango forum

updates to be provided through spring

February 27, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council eliminates minimum lot size requirements for detached ADUs

Councilors Loyer and Woodruff defend process leading up to Wednesday vote

February 19, 2026

Local News

Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations?

Councilors contemplate a remediation program

February 15, 2026

Local News

Residents celebrate Durango’s Camino Crossing ‘kickoff’ with brews and tunes at Powerhouse

Designs are 30% completed, construction anticipated for 2029

February 14, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council shows unanimous support for electric fencing, bear mats

Proposed rules include $50 fee, safety and placement standards

February 10, 2026

Local News

Durango councilors advance ADU rule changes on first reading

Supporters and opponents weighed in over past six months

February 10, 2026

Local News

Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station

of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives

February 5, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council gives preliminary approval for new U-Haul self-storage building

Three-story, 108,000-square-foot building would be located near Grandview Interchange

January 19, 2026

Local News

600 block of Main Avenue in Durango closes to vehicle traffic for waterline work Monday

block will reopen at night, construction expected to last nine days

January 10, 2026

Local News

Durango annexes Florida Road property for future housing development

Reynolds Ash + Associates proposes 17 townhomes

January 10, 2026

Local News

Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel

Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers

January 7, 2026

Local News

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026