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Durango residents say they feel ‘blindsided’ by diagonal parking plan for Seventh Street

Neighbors say city wants more spaces, didn't consult them first

July 9, 2025

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Durango liquor store’s license suspended for two weeks

found business unattended, owner intoxicated on separate occasions

June 19, 2025

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After hearing from business community, Durango City Council to meet with advocates for raising minimum wage

session on topic planned for July

May 27, 2025

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Durango City Council quietly meets with La Plata County commissioners

‘breaking of bread’ break open meetings law?

May 19, 2025

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Durango Business Improvement District seeks new board standards

Proposal would update 1997 ordinance to reflect modern times

May 16, 2025

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Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Business leaders outline concerns, responses to possible salary hikes

May 13, 2025

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Durango, La Plata County attempt to resolve conflict over 911 dispatch center

has withheld payments since January, citing concerns with budgeting process and shared facility ownership

May 13, 2025

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Melissa Youssef says she’s proudest of Durango City Council’s resilience during her tenure

Two-term councilor faced a pandemic, legal battles and political polarization

April 19, 2025

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Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

April 15, 2025

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Durango spa receives liquor license despite concerns over prior alcohol violation

Council narrowly approves license for River’s Edge Wellness Center

April 3, 2025

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Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support

April 1, 2025

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21% of voters cast ballots ahead of Durango election

Registered electors have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots

March 28, 2025

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Only 10% of voters have cast ballots in Durango election

question may help draw more interest than 2023 race

March 21, 2025

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Why did Durango’s city manager move his office out of city hall?

Councilors give final approval for merger with tourism agency

March 18, 2025

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Candidates for Durango City Council talk budget priorities, youth involvement

Campaign trails lead through series of forums

March 15, 2025

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Durango City Council candidates discuss supporting unhoused

Neighbors in Need Alliance hosts discussion on homelessness, housing

March 13, 2025

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Durango City Council questions Councilor Bosmans’ use of public funds

Proposed ordinance would require elected officials to disclose private interests when seeking taxpayer money

March 13, 2025

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Durango City Council candidate Olivier Bosmans touts technical, financial expertise

Incumbent prioritizes financial oversight, mending county relationships

March 12, 2025

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Durango City Council candidate Jessika Buell stakes claim for reelection in ‘common ground’

Compromise leads to best results, incumbent says

March 9, 2025

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Durango finalizes deal with Archuleta County to house municipal jail inmates

says agreement is an improvement over what La Plata County offered

March 9, 2025

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Durango’s housing crisis can’t distract from child care needs, City Council candidate Kip Koso says

Contender hopes to bring nine years with Ute tribe, lifelong volunteerism into the fold

March 7, 2025

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What will it take to transform Durango’s historic high school into a new city hall?

Building needs extensive renovations before becoming operational

March 7, 2025

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City Council candidate Shirley Gonzales says Durango should think bigger on housing, policies and programs

people want greater walkability, affordability and a progressive government, she says

March 5, 2025

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Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

March 4, 2025