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Infighting among Durango city councilors plays out in ethics complaints

Unfounded accusations filed by current and former members have cost taxpayers thousands

October 22, 2022

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Durango City Council appoints interim attorney

given greenlight to search for long-term replacement following executive session Thursday

October 21, 2022

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Durango city attorney resigns, effective immediately

Councilors schedule executive session to discuss interim and long-term replacements

October 20, 2022

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New rental subsidy program planned for 2023 in Durango

City’s housing division has plans for La Posta Road

October 8, 2022

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Timeline plots path forward for River City Hall proposed police and fire station

Website with project details planned for October release

October 4, 2022

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Dozens speak out before Purple Cliffs closing in Durango

Proposal to establish temporary homeless camp at La Plata County Fairgrounds goes nowhere

September 29, 2022

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Durango staff recommends keeping bump-outs for 3 to 5 more years

Council considers a fee for business owners if program is extended

September 21, 2022

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Where will homeless campers go once Purple Cliffs closes?

of Durango and La Plata County look for options less than two weeks ahead of self-imposed closing

September 20, 2022

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Attention shifts to Schneider Park for Durango pickleball courts

and Recreation was considering Smith Sports Complex for new facility

September 15, 2022

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Durango man files lawsuit against city after being denied financial records

Simpson sought documents in connection with lodgers tax collections

September 10, 2022

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E-bikes won’t be allowed at Horse Gulch for at least another year

Conservation easements complicate use of 'motorized vehicles’ on natural surface trails

September 8, 2022

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Durango seeks to grow workforce housing with rebate for accessory dwelling units

also adopts less restrictive regulations

September 6, 2022

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Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops

75 businesses sign letter to city objecting to new downtown vision

August 22, 2022

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Durango City Council approves more money for arts and culture projects

19 artists and creatives benefit from lodgers tax appropriations in first round

August 18, 2022

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Durango to ask voters for permission to keep excess lodgers tax revenue

wants to use about $1.1 million for housing, parking and the arts

August 17, 2022

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Residents knock move that would have suspended Durango’s diversity, equity and inclusion board

Council member agrees to fill liaison role on Community Relations Commission

August 13, 2022

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Housing and parking considered for excess Durango lodgers tax revenue

seeks additional input about how funds should be spent

August 4, 2022

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‘Lease-to-own’ finance plan best option for River City Hall, says Durango fire chief

Council, DFPD explore financing options that avoid TABOR restrictions

July 28, 2022

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Should excess lodgers tax go to residents or be saved for future use?

Utility bill credit identified by city staff as most practical option for distributing funds

July 20, 2022

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Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022

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Durango City Council to discuss possible homeless campsite ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Councilors to meet in executive session Tuesday

July 16, 2022

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10 parking spots on East Third Avenue marked for removal to improve safety

Extended red zones aim to reduce line-of-sight issues at five intersections

July 9, 2022

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Durango, fire district strike deal to explore using River City Hall site for new fire station

Chief Hal Doughty cautiously optimistic about agreement with city

July 8, 2022

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La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

June 30, 2022