Parks

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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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Crews aim for fall completion of bike trails at Durango Mesa Park

Development includes annexation of 1,928 acres of open land and trails

June 22, 2023

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Prescribed burns near Durango and Vallecito successful, federal land managers say

City Mountain trails expected to reopen Wednesday

May 16, 2023

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Durango Earth Day events 2023

Organizers plan a parade on Main Avenue and events in Buckley Park

April 20, 2023

New Mexico

Farmington City Council discusses major projects during work session

Boundless Adventures and Gateway Park with pavilion will enhance Farmington landscape

March 29, 2023

Local News

Durango Mesa Park connection and new trails coming to Horse Gulch

is to build something that targets all mountain bike skill levels

March 24, 2023

New Mexico

City to host skate park public input meeting

city of Farmington seeks public input on a proposed redesign of Brookside Skatepark

March 4, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

February 18, 2023

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Durango School District asks: What ever happened to city’s interest in owning Buckley Park?

city renewed a 10-year lease agreement without acknowledging an idling MOU

February 2, 2023

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City, foundation tout ‘lofty’ goals this year for Durango Mesa Park

Progress expected in 2023 on trails, bike park and emergency access at site southeast of downtown Durango

January 19, 2023

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City of Durango to study soundscape of proposed Schneider Park pickleball site

from paddles striking balls register around 58 decibels at 400 feet

December 8, 2022

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Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works

Recreation area had 88,447 seasonal visitors as of Oct. 28

October 31, 2022

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Attention shifts to Schneider Park for Durango pickleball courts

and Recreation was considering Smith Sports Complex for new facility

September 15, 2022

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E-bikes won’t be allowed at Horse Gulch for at least another year

Conservation easements complicate use of 'motorized vehicles’ on natural surface trails

September 8, 2022

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32nd Street pedestrian bridge, underpass open in Durango

Project fully connects 9-mile Animas River Trail

September 1, 2022

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Trail east of Animas River behind Durango High School closed through Friday

mitigation and culvert work underway at request of residents

August 10, 2022

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Whatever happened to the SMART 160 Trail? Durango officials say it’s coming soon

would connect Three Springs with central Durango

August 8, 2022

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Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise

Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist

August 5, 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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Pickleball needs a home. Durango has identified two possible locations

Sports Complex and Schneider Park are being considered

July 16, 2022

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Durango employers get creative to combat labor shortages

Purgatory Resort has fewer staff members; city trying to keep up with park maintenance

June 27, 2022

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Durango Parks and Recreation updates residents about Animas River Trail project

Project at 32nd Street and East Second Avenue expected to be finished in mid-July

June 18, 2022

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Half Ridge Trail to be rebuilt with drainage to mitigate soil erosion

will lengthen hiking and biking route in Horse Gulch

May 19, 2022

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Durango explores possible uses for Mason Center property on East Third Ave.

space, expanded recreation and family housing being considered

May 6, 2022