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Safety of citizens

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

Durango names five finalists for next police chief

Durango names five finalists for next police chief

matter who is chosen, they’ll ‘have big shoes to fill,’ city manager says

Durango to host smart cycling classes to help bicyclists and motorists coexist

Durango to host smart cycling classes to help bicyclists and motorists coexist

of the road and safety maneuvers to be taught in classroom, hands-on-handlebars courses

Durango recruits residents to count pedestrians and cyclists at 19th Street and Main Avenue

Durango recruits residents to count pedestrians and cyclists at 19th Street and Main Avenue

to take place last week of March, first week of April

Durango to explore creating left-hand turn from historic East Third Avenue onto 14th Street

Durango to explore creating left-hand turn from historic East Third Avenue onto 14th Street

route would eliminate a left-turn option at ‘Malfunction Junction’

February 22, 2024

Durango police chief says assaults on first responders were more frequent in 2023

Durango police chief says assaults on first responders were more frequent in 2023

1 offenses such as murder return to lower pre-pandemic levels

February 14, 2024

32nd Street traffic calming and safety redesign nearly complete

32nd Street traffic calming and safety redesign nearly complete

Project scope includes mini roundabout, buffered bicycle lanes and road medians

February 9, 2024

Snow removal in Durango is a full-time job when weather hits hard

Snow removal in Durango is a full-time job when weather hits hard

average, 500 truckloads of snow hauled from downtown after large winter storm events

January 21, 2024

Oh-Eee-Oh, shovel the snow

Oh-Eee-Oh, shovel the snow

Durango residents have to clear sidewalks of snow – what happens if they don’t?

January 10, 2024

‘Swat’ call sends Durango High School into ‘secure’ mode

‘Swat’ call sends Durango High School into ‘secure’ mode

were locked while law enforcement investigated

December 7, 2023

City, fire district to tackle prescribed burns in parks and trails around Durango

City, fire district to tackle prescribed burns in parks and trails around Durango

conditions facilitate winter fire mitigation

December 2, 2023

Passengers delayed over seven hours at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Passengers delayed over seven hours at Durango-La Plata County Airport

anticipates Thanksgiving weekend air traffic to break local record

November 26, 2023

Early adopters of on-demand DuranGO Microtransit say service is needed

Early adopters of on-demand DuranGO Microtransit say service is needed

Late-night workers, bar patrons applaud public transit program instated Oct. 18

November 1, 2023

Durango wants residents’ feedback before designing traffic solutions for Junction Street

Durango wants residents’ feedback before designing traffic solutions for Junction Street

Neighborhood meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday

October 22, 2023

New Durango code amendments target ‘stream pollution’

New Durango code amendments target ‘stream pollution’

Ordinance restricts sleeping, camping and pollution near public waterways

September 29, 2023

Durango ADA improvements underway, but universal accessibility a distant goal

Durango ADA improvements underway, but universal accessibility a distant goal

Disability advocates say more work is needed along north Main Avenue

September 22, 2023

Residents want alternatives to a roundabout at ‘Malfunction Junction’

Residents want alternatives to a roundabout at ‘Malfunction Junction’

Engineering work still needed to determine feasibility of proposal

September 1, 2023

Durango planning ADA improvements for North Main Avenue bus stops

Durango planning ADA improvements for North Main Avenue bus stops

Sidewalks, curb ramps and transit shelters are priorities in U.S. 550 corridor project

August 23, 2023

Durango fire reveals downtown station designs

Durango fire reveals downtown station designs

Underpass remains a possibility with proposed plans

State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes

What to expect with near record-high temperatures in Durango

What to expect with near record-high temperatures in Durango

chief explains extreme heat safety; business owners talk shop

New safety rules at Lake Nighthorse seem to win over users

New safety rules at Lake Nighthorse seem to win over users

Parents feel ‘more comfortable’ with additional regulations

Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango

Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango

III crew on scene with more support en route

Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground

Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground

Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized