Schedule of Meetings for the Week of June 8, 2020

Monday, June 8

6:00 PM    Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board

                   Virtual Meeting – Send public comment to rec...

Street Maintenance Work in Three Springs Development Starts June 8

Street maintenance work will begin Monday, June 8 in various locations throughout the Three Springs Development. Crews will begin with cleaning the existing asphalt and applying a HA-5 Sealcoat to the street surface. Sealcoating can be expected on most of...

Weed Abatement on City Property Starts June 11

The City of Durango promotes Best Management Practices in the stewardship of City lands to ensure the safe enjoyment of parks and open spaces in the community. The City has contracted with Horizon Environmental Services for noxious weed abatement. The her...

Turf Fertilization at City Parks Starts June 9

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 will be applying turf fertilizer to the following facilities:

• Fanto Park (organic fertilizer) on Tuesda...

Thomas Avenue Reconstruction Project Starts June 1

A reconstruction project on Thomas Avenue is scheduled to being Monday, June 1. Construction includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements and reconstructed asphalt surface. The project is expected to be complete by November 25, 2020. I...

Library’s Summer Reading Programs Begin June 10

Durango Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs for kids, teens, and adults will run from June 10 through August 1. Register online starting June 10 at DurangoGov.org/library or call (970) 375-3380. Participants can also sign up by emailing ref...

Recycle Center will Accept E-Waste and Other Materials Starting June 6

The Durango Recycle Center will accept electronic waste, batteries and residential quantities of florescent bulbs on Saturdays starting June 6. The Recycle Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The following restrictions apply:

• All customers are required t...

Lake Nighthorse Now Open for Daily Operations

Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area opened for daily operations Friday, May 22 with continued modified hours and recreation operations due to COVID-19. The lake is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to change and will be updated monthl...

City of Durango Issues Face Covering Order

Interim City Manager Amber Blake, pursuant to the emergency declaration related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, has issued order #2020-08 requiring all persons to wear a Face Covering when entering, waiting in line to enter and while in the f...

City of Durango Issues Smoking and Fire Restrictions Due to Extreme Fire Risk

Interim City Manager Amber Blake, pursuant to the emergency declaration related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, has issued fire and smoking restrictions within City limits. Effective immediately:

• All fires of any kind or the burning of any mat...

Fourth of July Events Canceled Except for Fireworks Display

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing social distancing guidelines, the City of Durango will be canceling the following Fourth of July events in order to protect the safety and wellbeing of the community:

• All American Gourmet Breakfas...

Library Will Resume Curbside Service May 13

Durango Public Library will resume contactless curbside service starting Wednesday, May 13. Library staff will be available to fill requests 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. To request items for pick up, call (970) 375-3380 or email referen...

Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) Introduces “Rise & Recover Together” Campaign

The Southwest Colorado Disaster Assistance (SWCODA), the La Plata County Economic Recovery Task Force (LPCERTF) and the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announce Rise & Recover Together, a campaign designed to create unity and ...

City Allowing More Outdoor Space for Businesses

The City of Durango announced today that regulations governing on-site parking requirements will be temporarily relaxed to help facilitate outdoor business transactions. An Order signed by Interim City Manager Amber Blake allows businesses to use up to 25...

Durango Transit Implements “No Mask, No Ride” Policy

In an ongoing effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Durango Transit will require all passengers to wear a face covering starting Friday, May 1.

The “No Mask, No Ride” policy follows guidance from San Juan Basin Public Health, which is...

Durango Businesses Can Apply to Temporarily Defer Sales Tax Payments

Interim City Manager Amber Blake signed into order the deferral of sales tax payments to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses that qualify within city limits. The City is accepting applications for the deferral of payments due ...

Public Meeting Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency and the Governor’s stay-at-home order, the City of Durango will adjust upcoming public meeting procedures. Starting April 7, and lasting until further notice, community members wishing to add t...

City Reminds Residents to Flush Only Toilet Paper, Be Mindful of Water Use

With the recent "run" on toilet paper, people have been resourceful regarding personal hygiene. The City Utilities Department reminds residents that options other than toilet paper should not be flushed down toilets. Utilities staff have observe...

Service Adjustment Updates Related to COVID-19 Mitigation Effort

The Durango City Council met yesterday in an open virtual meeting and adopted Resolution 2020-07, which ratified the Interim City Manager’s Declaration of a Local Emergency (Declaration 2020-01, issued on March 16, 2020) and consented to continu...

Summer Reading Program 2020

We are excited to offer a scaled back summer reading program this year.  Just like in the past, every age group will have an opportunity to log their reading through our online portal.  Kids and teens will receive prizes upon completing ...

Durango Public Library Expands Curbside Service

Library staff will be available to fill requests 10am to 4pm Tuesday-Saturday. The easiest way is to request items through our catalog 24/7 – log into your account, using the last 4 numbers of your library card as your PIN, and place your reques...

Library now accepting items for return

Yes, you can return your library materials! To quarantine materials for 72 hours, please use the drive-thru manual drop. If you have games, ukuleles, or other unique materials, call 970-375-3380, Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm, to arrange curbside drop-off. Thanks!