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Orange Cone Report for the week of September 7, 2026
The City of Durango's Orange Cone Report is designed to inform motorists about construction projects and events that may cause traffic delays. Each week, an interactive map will be updated on the city's social media channels and website.
Residents have till September 9 to provide feedback on design concepts for Buckley Park
The City of Durango reminds residents that they can provide feedback on preliminary design concepts for the Buckley Park Master Plan through Sept. 9.
The City of Durango's schedule for the Labor Day holiday
The following is the city of Durango’s schedule for the Labor Day holiday, observed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026:
Durango Transit expands Labor Day weekend service for Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
With the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally bringing extra activity and visitors to the area, Durango Transit will operate a special shuttle service between the La Plata County Fairgrounds and the Durango Transit Center on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5
Durango Police Department Will Transition ALPR Program from Flock Safety to Axon
The department will not renew its Flock Safety contract in 2027 and has adopted stronger access and retention safeguards effective immediately
Council votes to approve lease with Axis Health System
Council voted to approve a lease with Axis Health System to temporarily relocate Community Development and Engineering operations to the Axis building at 150 Mercury Village Drive.
Speed Management Plan demonstration projects to be removed the week of September 7
The City of Durango will remove its two temporary Speed Management Plan demonstration projects during the first two weeks of September, weather permitting.
Schedule of meetings for the week of August 31, 2026
The schedule of meetings for the City of Durango for the week of August 31, 2026, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoCo.Gov/Meetings.
Council to vote on lease with Axis Healthcare Systems
Council will vote at its next regular meeting on a lease with Axis Health System to temporarily relocate Community Development and Engineering operations to the Axis building at 150 Mercury Village Drive.
Animas River Trail improvements move to Phase 2; trail reopens between 29th Street and Demon Bridge
The Animas River Trail corridor between 29th Street and Demon Bridge reopened on Aug. 28, as the city begins Phase 2 of its trail improvement project.
Animas River Trail section reopens, and Phase 2 of improvements begin
Orange Cone Weekly Update: The Animas River Trail between 29th Street and the Rio Vista Spur is now open, with the project moving into Phase 2 and work on the Rio Vista Spur Trail.
Councilor Shirley Gonzales will hold the next Council Office Hours on September 2
Councilor Shirley Gonzales will hold Council Office Hours at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.