Durango city officials

Construction and property

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

Former Big Picture building slated for demolition in August

March 11, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Asbestos remediation required for conversion of historic Durango High School

City hopes to secure EPA grant to offset cost of cleanup

January 29, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

Former advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bear Smart

Durango City Council to hold public hearing about electric fences, bear mats

Sightings and incidents surged 153% last year compared with five-year average

January 22, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view

January 14, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Demonstration

Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest

Law enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times

January 8, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Children

City of Durango signs probation agreement after summer day care program incident

Two children went without supervision during Gametime session

January 3, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

51st annual event called off days before opening at Senior Center

November 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

Hotel construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says

October 9, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint

District court ruling cleared path for review to resume

October 7, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County

City manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins

September 7, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country

‘We are being recognized as some of the best governance’ in the U.S.

August 24, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer