Durango City Council

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City Council candidate Chris Elias says he can be a voice for Durango workers

Taxpayers don’t want to give ‘handouts,’ he said, but ‘we need to help the people that want to be helped’

March 2, 2025

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Durango considers deal with Archuleta County to house municipal inmates

Proposed agreement will be discussed Tuesday at City Council meeting

March 1, 2025

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Durango to charge La Plata County more for 911 dispatch, as conflict escalates

wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs

February 14, 2025

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Political committee for Durango 2005 sales tax extension files first financial report

City Council candidates report early race contributions

February 13, 2025

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Five Durango City Council candidates are locked in

Ballots to be mailed March 10 ahead of April 1 election

February 11, 2025

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Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes

Development to target homebuyers earning 80 to 120% area median income

February 9, 2025

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Durango city councilor faces censure after calling into doubt closed meeting procedures

Charges of ‘lies,’ ‘rants’ and ‘disgusting’ character defamation abound in council chambers

February 6, 2025

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Durango city councilor files motion to dismiss ethics complaint

Dispute grew from local filing a year ago

January 28, 2025

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Durango residents push City Council to raise minimum wage

Advocates say policy would put more money in workers’ pockets, feed economic growth

January 24, 2025

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Durango City Council approves Visit Durango merger

Unification to be completed in two phases

January 23, 2025

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Resolution would begin merger of city with Visit Durango

Council will vote on matter Wednesday

January 21, 2025

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Councilor Bosmans shows interest in second term ahead of Durango elections

residents, including two serving councilors, seek candidacy in City Council race

January 18, 2025

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Former Durango High School could join ranks of historic landmarks

Council to consider designation next week

January 16, 2025

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Petition gathering begins for Durango City Council elections

residents have already completed candidate affidavits

January 15, 2025

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Durango voters to decide fate of 2005 sales tax

could also weigh in on three City Council seats

January 11, 2025

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Reaching a plateau, Durango’s compost movement needs a jump-start

Council approves creation of focus group to explore options

January 10, 2025

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Durango to La Plata County: Extend jail agreement or let courts decide

dispute escalates, city considers charging county 911 service fees

January 9, 2025

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Why do hundreds of city employees get to park for free in downtown Durango?

Councilors and top officials receive permits exempting them from paying meters

December 16, 2024

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Durango locks in legislative agenda ahead of new year

is watching Colorado Legislature on a number of issues

December 14, 2024

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City of Durango, Mesa Park Foundation enter operations agreement

Connector trails, parking lots and infrastructure work slated for 2025

December 10, 2024

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Durango to recruit residents to research stormwater fees

Applications for focus group open now

December 7, 2024

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Durango backs bid to bring Mountain Bike World Championships home

Horse Bicycle Classic expects to know if event a go in June

December 6, 2024

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Durango city attorney to defend councilor in ethics complaint

councilors say Melissa Youssef acted in official capacity, deserves representation

December 5, 2024

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Durango to annex Westside, Triangle mobile home parks

74 aged trailers to be replaced with new modular units

December 3, 2024