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Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango

COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost

May 6, 2026

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Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem

Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded

April 24, 2026

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

Big Picture building slated for demolition in August

March 11, 2026

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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

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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

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Asbestos remediation required for conversion of historic Durango High School

hopes to secure EPA grant to offset cost of cleanup

January 29, 2026

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

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

January 27, 2026

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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

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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

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Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest

enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times

January 8, 2026

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

children went without supervision during Gametime session

January 3, 2026

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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

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Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

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

October 9, 2025

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Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint

District court ruling cleared path for review to resume

October 7, 2025

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

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

September 7, 2025

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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

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Durango’s new Tourism Advisory Commission aims to balance industry insight with community voices

City’s merger with Visit Durango finalized

May 14, 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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Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 The city of Durango has a 12% vacancy rate in the number of homes…

May 1, 2025

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Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

April 29, 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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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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Shining a light on your right to know

Sunshine Week, we asked eight government agencies to provide public records. Here’s what happened

March 17, 2025