Local News Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations May 4, 2026
Local News City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants May 1, 2026
Local News Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes April 27, 2026
Local News Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance April 24, 2026
Local News Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded April 24, 2026
Local News Durango Creates! grant program awards nearly $20,000 to creative projects Festivals, bicycle museum and boxing classic among recipients April 16, 2026
Local News Durango residents request city support for license plate reader ordinance Councilor proposes regular public updates on use of Flock cameras April 14, 2026
Local News DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law April 6, 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
Local News Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance March 24, 2026
Local News Could higher garbage collection fees curb human and bear conflicts in Durango? Councilors consider combination of education and enforcement March 19, 2026
Local News ‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters March 12, 2026
Local News 911 technology in Durango is going digital Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon March 12, 2026
Local News Durango City Council awards $135K in arts grants amid debate over Compañeros funding questions nonprofit’s standing after prior outburst by leader March 10, 2026
Local News City Council greenlights 24% reduction in Durango marijuana business licensing fees Meanwhile, councilors gather information on what a dedicated sales tax could collect March 5, 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 Durango City Council members divided on response to ‘no-mask’ initiative Councilors delay statement after failing to reach consensus March 5, 2026
Local News Staring down budget cliff, Durango councilors weigh transit services and parking fees expects to be $2 million in the hole for 2028 March 2, 2026
Local News Durango City Council approves feasibility study for Animas River surf wave Nonprofit contributes $13,000 to research February 28, 2026
Local News Durango City Council tests new technology to make meetings run smoother Members cast votes on screens, and an automated voice reads them aloud February 25, 2026
Local News Durango City Council to examine adjusting business fees for marijuana retailers to consider proration, alignment with state requirements February 24, 2026
Local News Durango seeks new funding sources for public transportation Increased meter fees and weekend parking enforcement not popular options February 22, 2026
Local News City Council bans former Durango board member from future appointed positions Councilors voted unanimously to censor Simpson February 21, 2026