Durango Community Recreation Center

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Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant

received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026

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Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

files for temporary protection order for eight employees

September 25, 2025

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Durango Community Recreation Center approaching peak use after pandemic lull

Fitness and athletics space receives about 1,100 daily visitors

July 13, 2025

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Photos: Learning scuba diving through Durango’s Adaptive Sports Association

Barry Mason, a certified adaptive scuba instructor, works with Jennifer Binder, from Sutherlin, Oregon, on Friday during Durango’s Adaptive Sports…

May 17, 2025

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Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

April 22, 2025

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Early morning gunshot shatters Durango Rec Center window

Brinkerhoff, 76, was arrested in connection with shooting

April 3, 2025

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Man charged in Durango recreation center ‘MAHA’ hat incident

Citation issued for disturbing the peace

March 21, 2025

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Police investigating confrontation over ‘MAHA’ hat at Durango recreation center

A woman alleges a man confronted her aggressively over conservative slogan

March 18, 2025

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Weeklong scrub-down of Durango rec center an all-hands-on-deck effort

spends $20,000 on supplies and contractors for once-a-year deep cleaning

October 18, 2023

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Durango Parks and Recreation opens youth fall sports registration

programs fill up faster than others

August 24, 2023

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‘The possibilities are endless’: Seven walk in Durango’s GED graduation ceremony

36 have successfully completed program so far this year

June 1, 2023

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7-year-old boy dropped off at wrong bus stop, leaving parent panicked

Durango School District 9-R reviewing procedures with drivers

March 9, 2023

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City asks artists to submit work for display at Durango rec center

to be hosted for one month at a time; applications taken on first-come-first-serve basis

January 3, 2023

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Photos: Pools reopen at Durango rec center with new water features

Soren Johnson, 4, plays in the new water features Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The leisure and lap…

November 11, 2022

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Pools at Durango Community Recreation Center to close Sunday through end of the month for repairs

20-year-old castle-themed water jungle gym goes out to bid

October 6, 2022

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Public weighs in on two sites for pickleball courts in Durango

advocates shown design plans for Schneider Park and Smith Sports Complex

July 21, 2022

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Lake Nighthorse opens Friday for 2022 season

Motorized craft will not be allowed on the water until May

March 29, 2022

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Rec center bandit suspected of making $2,700 in fraudulent purchases

say woman stole car key, then gained access to a locked vehicle with purse inside

March 25, 2022

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Durango getting creative to solve the city’s pickleball problem

Residents want outdoor courts, but finding a location has been tricky

January 10, 2022

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Durango Community Recreation Center reopens on Sundays

working to return facility to pre-pandemic schedule

December 31, 2021

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Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

is looking for other spaces where residents can play

November 30, 2021

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Along with a workout, rec center offers art

Swan’s pastels on display through June

June 5, 2021

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Durango’s 35 parks that ‘make life better’

A guide to the city’s valued green spaces

May 6, 2021

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$10,000 donation will help teach kids to swim

Resident’s donation honors longtime swim coach

February 15, 2021