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Poet Laureate Program
Durango is searching for a new “Champion of Poetry” to serve as its next Poet Laureate. We are accepting submissions until Oct 31!
Proposition 123 commitment sets 99 housing unit goal over the next three years
Council received a presentation from the city’s Prosperity Office on the city’s Proposition 123 filing commitment from 2027 to 2029, which sets a goal of 99 affordable and workforce housing units.
Parks and Recreation now accepting ice rink sponsors for Chapman Hill
Durango Parks and Recreation is now accepting sponsorship inquiries from businesses and nonprofits for the upcoming Chapman Hill rink season.
Schedule of meetings for the week of September 14, 2026
The schedule of meetings for the City of Durango for the week of September 14, 2026, is listed below.
Council to hear Proposition 123 commitment for the next three years
Council will hear a presentation from the city’s Prosperity Office on what the city’s Proposition 123 filing commitment will look like from 2027-2029.
Councilor Jessika Loyer will hold the next Council Office Hours on September 16
Councilor Jessika Buell will hold Council Office Hours at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Fall Cleanup begins Sept. 28: Leaves and tree trimmings accepted
Fall Cleanup will occur Monday, Sept. 28, through Thursday, Oct. 22.
Court denies developer’s request to halt new Police Department
The 6th Judicial District Court on Thursday denied a developer’s request to halt progress on the city’s new Police Department, saying there is no emergency requiring the court order sought by the developer.
Fall centerline pavement marking begins September 14
The City of Durango Street Division will conduct fall centerline pavement marking operations on designated roadways from Sept. 14 -25, weather and roadway conditions permitting.
Four Corners Free Clinic
Drop in on Tuesday afternoons for free healthcare visits.
Smiley Building's Shaw sues city to stop voter-approved project
Local developer Charles Shaw, owner of the Smiley Building, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Durango that seeks to halt progress on the new Police Department.
Schedule of meetings for the week of September 7, 2026
The schedule of meetings for the City of Durango for the week of September 7, 2026, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoCo.Gov/Meetings.