Advertisement

The Journal

The Journal

--°F

Durango city officials

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026

Durango City Council to hold public hearing about electric fences, bear mats

Durango City Council to hold public hearing about electric fences, bear mats

Sightings and incidents surged 153% last year compared with five-year average

January 22, 2026

Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest

Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest

enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times

January 8, 2026

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

51st annual event called off days before opening at Senior Center

November 25, 2025

Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says

October 9, 2025

Durango considers installing speed enforcement cameras

Durango considers installing speed enforcement cameras

Council may vote on initiative in April

La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders

November 26, 2024

Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud

Colorado appeals court rules in favor of Durango resident in open records case

Colorado appeals court rules in favor of Durango resident in open records case

Attorney says municipalities need ‘legislative clarity’ on what’s exempt from CORA requests

Durango recruits its first Poet Laureate

Durango recruits its first Poet Laureate

Distinguished poet Esther Belin published two poetry books through University of Arizona Press and won American Book Award

December 7, 2023

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

September 1, 2023

A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

Red Cross, local governments help with mobile home water outage, which reaches Day 15

Red Cross, local governments help with mobile home water outage, which reaches Day 15

Recreation center showers made available to residents

February 27, 2023

City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

February 3, 2023

How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?

How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?

Officials have no plans to collect more than the 10 cents per bag being required by state of Colorado

October 21, 2022

The train whistle, Durango’s signature sound, is iconic to some, earsplitting to others

The train whistle, Durango’s signature sound, is iconic to some, earsplitting to others

residents say it’s gotten louder; railroad is following federal regulations

September 3, 2022

Durango to explore pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to Terminal Reservoir

Durango to explore pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to Terminal Reservoir

will look at logistics, costs to support city water supply

September 2, 2022

Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign

Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign

Millions will pay for runway and terminal improvements

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango

Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango

Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation

Durango Transportation reopens Highway 160 west bus route

Durango Transportation reopens Highway 160 west bus route

Service was decommissioned in 2018 because of budget cuts

Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

is looking for other spaces where residents can play

November 30, 2021