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Group urges Durango to reform sustainability fee structure

Juan Citizens Alliance proposes shifting from flat rate to percentage-based model tied to water use

April 24, 2025

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Durango plans on-demand transit to city’s outdoor destinations this summer

budget cuts raise uncertainty about local programs’ continuation

April 2, 2025

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Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

Question 2A will fund municipal buildings, as well as parks, open space and trails

April 1, 2025

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Food pantry in Arboles becomes vital resource for rural residents

Federal funding freeze threatens community program

March 26, 2025

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Durango City Council questions Councilor Bosmans’ use of public funds

Proposed ordinance would require elected officials to disclose private interests when seeking taxpayer money

March 13, 2025

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Durango’s chief financial officer departing role for position in Florida

acknowledged for excellence in finance reporting

February 26, 2025

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Durango opens applications for annual food tax and utility rebates

Paybacks benefit those hovering just above poverty level

February 11, 2025

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Resolution would begin merger of city with Visit Durango

Council will vote on matter Wednesday

January 21, 2025

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Durango voters to decide fate of 2005 sales tax

could also weigh in on three City Council seats

January 11, 2025

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72 units in Residences at Durango motel conversation nearing completion

Affordable housing units to target people earning 30% to 60% area median income

January 9, 2025

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Durango to focus inward on existing projects, services in 2025

construction, park development and terminal expansion to continue next year

January 5, 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 chugs forward with sale of railroad parking lot

in opposition make one last effort to stop deal in its tracks

December 5, 2024

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How American Rescue Plan funding is panning out for Durango and La Plata County

a nearly $16 million cash injection stave off COVID-19’s economic impacts?

November 23, 2024

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Forensic audit of Visit Durango reveals flawed expense reporting

Destination management nonprofit proposes merger with city

November 21, 2024

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A ‘good neighbor deal’: Durango City Council approves sale of parking lot

that hoped to build events center at location asked for public process

November 21, 2024

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Durango City Council to consider sale of D&SNG lot

Centrally located property has been considered for retail, condos and civic space

November 18, 2024

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Durango seeks long-term funding for stormwater management

Sediment unloading, flooding and failed infrastructure need attention

November 13, 2024

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City to explore weekend parking meter fees for downtown Durango

and trolley services at risk with impending budget shortfall

November 4, 2024

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Randomized lottery sets pecking order for Durango workforce housing unit

prequalified homebuyers want to close on $399,000 townhome

October 23, 2024

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Durango, HomesFund to conduct second lottery on city-owned townhouse

qualified applications have applied to purchase unit at Animas City Park Overlook

October 12, 2024

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City of Durango streamlining building permit process

increase accounting for higher home values to take effect Tuesday

September 27, 2024

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Durango Creative District takes mantle as go-to arts organization

Creative Economy Commission dissolves

September 24, 2024

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The race is (almost) on for La Plata County treasurer

A write-in candidate will challenge incumbent appointee Moni Grushkin

August 28, 2024