Local News Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later May 23, 2026
Local News Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist April 3, 2026
Local News Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making still negotiating connection to Three Springs April 3, 2026
CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos project started Monday March 17, 2026
Durango City Council shows unanimous support for electric fencing, bear mats Proposed rules include $50 fee, safety and placement standards February 10, 2026
Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives February 5, 2026
Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers January 7, 2026
Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year December 14, 2025
Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March December 4, 2025
CDOT to repair guardrails on U.S. 160 east of Cortez today Traffic delays expected between Cortez and Mancos July 29, 2025
Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026 July 6, 2025
Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays July 4, 2025
Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units December 2, 2024
Next phase of Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion underway Construction expected to be complete in 2026 October 2, 2024
Road closure near Kemper to take place on Friday westbound lane will be closed nearly all day August 9, 2024
Lane of traffic will be closed for construction near Mesa Elementary construction will take place over the course of the week August 5, 2024
U.S. Highway 550 realignment opening is ‘on hold until further notice’ Completion of ‘Bridge to the Future’ in Grandview has no end in sight July 4, 2024
Shoulder closure due to storm drainage work road north of Mesa Elementary will be closed June 10, 2024
Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend Improved motorboat decontamination system to protect waters from invasive mussels May 24, 2024
Durango airport breaks 2023 record in first quarter of 2024 of enplaned passengers is up 15% compared to last year May 17, 2024
Durango considers higher fees for developers who opt out of affordable housing requirement Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply May 14, 2024
Colorado lawmakers reject push to prevent local short-term rental rules from applying to backcountry huts and cabins Bill 213, which was connected to the wealthy owner of a backcountry property outside Crested Butte, drew the ire of… May 6, 2024
New blueprint for building up the force of Colorado construction workers A construction worker with Four Suns Construction out of Aztec checks steel work Aug. 15 on an entryway to the… May 2, 2024
Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday April 22, 2024