City of Durango, Colorado

Got ideas about the City of Durango? Councilor Shirley Gonzales wants to hear them. Catch her at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, March 11, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. For more council office hours, visit https://bit.ly/4k0aFYD. See you there!

The City of Durango has launched a new QR code–based feedback system at customer service desks across multiple public facilities, giving community members a quick and convenient way to share their experiences. To read more, visit https://bit.ly/4spDIbt.

The City of Durango Streets Division will begin installing a new storm sewer pipe on College Drive between 5th Avenue and 4th Avenue from March 9 through March 20. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4sv41gK.

The City of Durango and La Plata County have reached an agreement to ensure community safety remains a priority by signing a document that outlines the 24/7 services provided by the Durango Emergency Communications Center. For more information on this agreement, visit https://bit.ly/46zWioW.

The City of Durango's survey on a range of community issues is now open to everyone through March 16. This survey is a comprehensive look at your experience of life in Durango. For more information or to complete the survey, visit https://bit.ly/4r99ybD.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will close the southern section of Highway 3 in Durango for approximately two weeks, beginning Monday, March 9. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/4solXJO.

City attorney offers statement on recent court action regarding bookstore records request • Durango, CO Statement from Mark Morgan, city attorney:

The attorney for the City of Durango has offered a statement on recent court action regarding a records request of a local bookstore. For more information please visit https://www.durangoco.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4554

The Durango City Council, at their meeting on Wednesday, February 18, voted to approve a resolution on penalties for Durango resident and former board member John Simpson. To read more on this decision and other actions taken at the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/4aBVbWT.

Finally, some snow! If you see one of the city plows hitting the streets in the coming days, rest assured you are in good hands as our drivers safely ensure the lanes are cleared. If you are lucky and their window is down, you may hear them singing their favorite song. Feel free to join in.

The City of Durango administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents Day. For a complete list of hours, visit https://bit.ly/4bPHC8H.

Will our glass chute outside the Recycling Center, 710 Tech Center Drive, solve all the world's problems? No, but it will definitely help. Plus, it's open 24/7. For more information on the city's sustainability efforts, please visit https://www.durangogov.org/sustainability

We heard hot takes will keep you warm on your commute! Join us Friday, February 13, for Winter Bike to Work Day. Morning stations with free breakfast items and schwag will be active from 7 am to 9 am. For complete details, visit https://bit.ly/49kwOg3.

The city is officially on track to exceed the state’s requirement of 184 affordable housing units over the next three years. By reaching this requirement, Durango will qualify for access to funding under Colorado's Proposition 123. For more on this housing update, visit https://bit.ly/4qgt5qd.

Replacement of a waterline under the railroad tracks at 7th Street and Narrow Gauge Avenue started Monday, February 2. If you are traveling in the area, beware of the road closures. Read more at https://bit.ly/3Z9V4Nb.

Councilor Dave Woodruff will hold Council Office Hours at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, February 4, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Residents can stop by and have an informal chat with Woodruff in the library's coffee area. For more Council Office hours, visit https://bit.ly/4k0aFYD.

The City of Durango Water Division and the DSNGRR are teaming up with a contractor to swap out the waterline running right under the railroad tracks at 7th Street and Narrow Gauge. Check out our Orange Cone report for full details at https://bit.ly/45Dsszr.

Discussion on minimum parcel areas for detached Accessory Dwelling Units was tabled at the last regular meeting and will be discussed at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 3. For more about the upcoming council meeting, visit https://bit.ly/4t75pqM.

We’ve got some wheel-y great news. The City of Durango has officially renewed its status as a Gold-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community through the League of American Bicyclists. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4q63mQY.

Durango street department crews will be conducting ice removal and street cleaning operations in the central business district on Thursday morning, January 29, from 1 am to 8 am. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/45BIeed.

The countdown is on! Between the legendary Snowdown Parade and a 500-drone show, downtown Durango is the only place to be this Friday night. To make sure your night is more "magic" and less "traffic jam," here is everything you need to Know Before You Go: https://bit.ly/3LydG6o.

The south entrance to Narrow Gauge Avenue at 7th Street will be closed from 8 am to 5 pm Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 6, while a waterline is replaced under the train tracks. For more information on this project, visit https://bit.ly/4qHDOuL.

This week the orange cones become history (but not for long) as they take a backseat to the Snowdown Parade that will be moving traffic through Downtown at a prehistoric pace. For complete details on upcoming street closures, visit https://bit.ly/4pUaa48.

On Saturday, January 24, Colorado Southwest District BLM personnel will be implementing a prescribed pile burn in the 75-acre Skyline unit on the northeast side of Durango. Smoke will be visible from the City of Durango and from the Highway 550 corridor.

The Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) has set a new all-time passenger record! Serving 563,009 travelers in 2025—a 13% increase over 2024. This milestone reflects the vibrancy of our local economy. For more information on this milestone, visit https://bit.ly/4pLZfcR.

City of Durango administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some city services and facilities may operate on adjusted schedules. Check the full list of holiday hours and service impacts here: https://bit.ly/4r2UhcN.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the 600 block of Main Avenue. We're beefing up the city's infrastructure with new waterlines and fire safety systems. This construction should be wrapping up January 20.

Want to chat about what’s happening in Durango? Skip the formal meeting and join Councilor Shirley Gonzales for her Council Office Hours on Wednesday, January 21, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Durango Public Library. For more Council Office Hours, visit https://bit.ly/4k0aFYD.

The city is currently accepting applications for the Local Event Marketing Grant, designed to support event organizers in promoting events that drive visitors, economic impact, and community engagement. For more information on this grant or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/45gim7s.

We’re thrilled to share our 2025 Year in Review, a celebration of what we’ve achieved together as a community. Check out the full 2025 Year in Review at https://bit.ly/49odSy8.

The City of Durango will be hosting a meeting on environmental cleanup for the upcoming police department and city hall project as part of its application for an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Cleanup Grant. For more information:https://www.durangoco.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4489