Schedule of Meetings for the Week of April 29, 2019

Monday, April 29

7:00 AM   Youth Engagement Program Work Session

                 City Hall, Smith Chambers

Tuesday, April 30

8:00 AM &nb...

“Boss Mom” Classes Offered at the Rec Center

Mommas and mommas-to-be can take charge of their health, wellness and fitness with two new classes at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Boss Mom Prep and Boss Mom Recovery will guide moms through appropriate exercises with an emphasis on self-care....

Park Elementary Students are Gearing Up to Walk ’n Roll to School!

Spring is here, and that means it is time to walk 'n roll to school! In conjunction with National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 8, the City of Durango is hosting a Safe Routes to School Walk 'n Roll-a-thon event at Park Elementary School. The event...

Drug Take Back Day

Mark your calendars for National Drug Take Back Day. The Durango Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Durango Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give...

City Turf Fertilization and Weed Abatement Scheduled

The City of Durango promotes Best Management Practices in the stewardship of City lands to ensure the safe enjoyment of parks in the community. The City has contracted with Scott’s Pro-Lawn for turf fertilization and noxious weed abatement. The ...

Durango Police Announce Online Reporting Option

The Durango Police Department has teamed up with LexisNexis^® Risk Solutions to deploy their Desk Officer Reporting System. The solution provides a fast and efficient way for our community members to report a variety of incidents such as, Abandoned...

Library Community Champion Award Nominations Now Open

At the Friends of the Durango Public Library Annual Meeting on March 14, the Durango Public Library Advisory Board announced that they are accepting nominations for the Library Community Champion Award now through May 31, 2019. The mission of the Library ...

CHARM CITY IndieLens Popup Screening

With grit, fury, and compassion, a group of police, citizens, community leaders, and government officials grapple with the consequences of violence and try to reclaim their city’s future.  Charm City is an intimate portrait of ...

Bears in Your Backyard!

As bears begin coming out of hibernation, Bear Smart Durango presents a live online webinar by New Mexico-based wildlife biologist Daryl Ratajczak with Wildlife For You on “Bears in Your Backyard” on Tuesday, April 30th from 6-8 PM, simultaneously at both...

Mountain Lions Among Us

David will take attendees on a deep dive on the habits and habitat of mountain lions in Colorado, and recreating and living with these magnificent apex predators. Enjoy learning the following:

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Colorado State Parks Backpacks

This program seeks to encourage and allow Colorado residents of all ages to visit State Parks, enjoy and explore nature, and engage in healthy, fun activities. To check for availability, do a title search for "check out state parks" her...

Cafe Fundraiser

Help support the cafe by making a donation toward their remodeling goals.

Tween Time

Every Wednesday from 4-5pm teens and tweens (11-17) are invited to drop in for fun and free activities at Durango Public Library. Activities alternate between a food lab where participants can learn hands-on cooking skills, a trivia game with prizes, tabl...

Early Literacy Playdate

Join us for a playdate at the library!  Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play, and create. Perfect for children ages 0-5. Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30am.Our ...

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Library Community Champion Nominations

Recognizing that the success of any public library is enhanced and sustained by dedicated citizens, the Durango Public Library Advisory Board will single out certain individuals for particular appreciation through its Library Community Champion initiative...