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Durango considers installing speed enforcement cameras

Council may vote on initiative in April

March 12, 2025

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‘Hidden agenda’ claim in Durango election guide raises concerns about accuracy

says funds cannot be used for Downtown’s Next Step, despite opposition claims

March 11, 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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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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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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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 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 fills vacancies on volunteer city boards

Cultural and Community Relations Commission nearly full

December 3, 2024

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La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders

November 26, 2024

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Temporary stoplights at Holly Avenue and Florida Road vandalized

Traffic signal wires were cut Sunday night in northeast Durango

October 7, 2024

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‘Walk and Roll’ events a casual way to engage Durango leaders

fields complaints about park benches, dangerous intersections and homelessness

October 2, 2024

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Durango volunteer boards and commissions have empty seats that need filled

Council to make some appointments Tuesday

September 29, 2024

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Durango holds open house at site of future city hall building

Residents explore historic former high school’s first floor

September 28, 2024

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Durango’s first female mayor honored with tree planting, potluck brunch

Boulevard Neighborhood Association charter member says organization owes itself to Maxine Peterson’s foresight

September 13, 2024

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La Plata County sets rate increase for city inmates held in jail

Commissioners direct staff to pursue negotiations for new intergovernmental agreement

September 11, 2024

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Durango’s new deputy police chief takes oath, dons badge

Chris Gonzalez of Colorado Springs

September 7, 2024

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Animas High School shuts down because of another water main break Wednesday

pipes cause more problems for Durango charter school

September 4, 2024

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Residents ‘elated’ city of Durango agreed to split Head Start project into two proposals

Announcement comes day after library neighborhood meeting with mayor

August 17, 2024

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Verdict is in: No sky diving into Durango’s Off-Leash Dog Park

Odiorne’s search for a landing zone continues

August 12, 2024

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Durango Parks and Recreation director says her leadership is all about lifting others up

Schmidt offers outdoor rec experience from public, private sectors

August 10, 2024

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Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Emergency communications center earns public safety accreditation

August 7, 2024

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La Plata County takes first step toward lodgers tax reallocation

may be asked to redirect money away from Visit Durango

June 23, 2024

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Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud

June 10, 2024