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Wildflower mural going up behind Natural Grocers

Durango Creates Grant fund puts $5,000 toward the project

September 2, 2023

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Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

September 1, 2023

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Durango city manager propels culture shift with focus on staff support, collaboration

José Madrigal says engaged employees results in stronger customer service for residents

August 26, 2023

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Durango ethics board no longer oversees city councilors

change removes conflict of interest of elected officials overseeing appointed board members; Bosmans’ public hearing vacated

August 14, 2023

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Durango Parks and Recreation director gives notice of resignation

Nycum accepts job as executive director with rec district in Eagle County

July 18, 2023

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A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

July 17, 2023

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City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor

media posts used to ‘start a dialogue’ between residents and bureaucracy

July 13, 2023

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What is ‘affordable’ to some misses the mark for others entering Durango housing market

is working to diversify its supply to accommodate more income levels

June 9, 2023

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A Durango church wanted to buy a building – but it lost control of the narrative

that parish would serve houseless caused uproar, but parking ultimately killed proposal

June 8, 2023

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Kevin Hall takes job as deputy manager at La Plata County

city of Durango employee has been serving as county’s interim Community Development director

June 5, 2023

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Boards give green light for city of Durango, fire district land swap

represents ‘legacy decision’ to end decadeslong search for site of new downtown station

May 30, 2023

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Could composting become mandatory in Durango?

Council considers what a municipal food waste program might look like, and how to implement it

May 23, 2023

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Durango sees more trash this year during spring clean up

collected 4,070 cubic yards of waste, a 21% increase from 2022

May 22, 2023

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Durango receives distinguished award for 2023 budget

puts out feelers for new financial services administrator

May 4, 2023

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Durango City Council approves timeline for boards and commissions transition

Councilors say reorganization will enhance public engagement, not stifle it

April 20, 2023

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Gilda Yazzie, Dave Woodruff sworn in as Durango city councilors

Melissa Youssef appointed mayor, Jessika Buell becomes mayor pro tem

April 19, 2023

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Durango moves to restructure volunteer boards, despite public outcry

council pumps brakes a little, but remains determined to alter public engagement

April 14, 2023

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Potential REI site layout approved with conditions

Durango Design Review Board to discuss sporting good store’s building plans

April 9, 2023

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City of Durango to appeal open records lawsuit it lost in March

Olivier Bosmans says dispute should never have come to lawsuit

April 8, 2023

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New fees, design rules lead to fewer bump-outs this spring in downtown Durango

A ‘pedlet’ in 700 block of Main Avenue is a new take on program

April 5, 2023

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Gilda Yazzie wins seat on Durango City Council; race too close to call for second open seat

six votes separate Dave Woodruff and Harrison Wendt

April 4, 2023

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Voter turnout ticks up as Durango City Council race crosses finish line

candidates are running for two open seats

April 3, 2023

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Durango chooses new attorney after monthslong search

Morgan impresses City Council after March interview

April 1, 2023

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Durango city councilors to file ethics complaint against fellow councilor

Olivier Bosmans walks out of special meeting Tuesday

March 28, 2023