News across La Plata County
Volunteer to help the City improve walking, cycling, and transit connectivity in Durango
The Multimodal Division has rolled out a new volunteer program to partner with the community on quick, hands-on projects that improve the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of Durango’s multimodal infrastructure.
Schedule of meetings for the week of October 5, 2026
The schedule of meetings for the City of Durango for the week of October 5, 2026, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoCo.Gov/Meetings.
Council to consider ending stage 1 water restrictions
At its next regular meeting, the Durango City Council will vote on ending the community’s stage 1 water restrictions.
Orange Cone Report for the week of October 5, 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.
Recreation Center to close for annual cleaning and maintenance
The Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed to the public Oct. 11 through Oct. 17 for annual maintenance and cleaning. The Recreation Center will reopen on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
As feds struggle with backlog, Gila River mom among many Natives searching for loved ones, answers
Earlier this month, a federal audit published by the Interior Department's Office of the Inspector General found that the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit is understaffed and its few special agents are spread thin — handling "unmanageable workloads" throughout…
City of Durango wraps up community feedback on temporary speed management demonstration projects
The City of Durango has concluded its community feedback period for the temporary speed management demonstration projects installed this summer on Riverview Drive and Goeglein Gulch Road.
Trump administration blocks dozens of third-party agreements in national parks
The partner organizations were planning conservation or cultural resource projects in parks across the Mountain West.
Mayor's Corner: Mayor Dave Woodruff speaks to the growing success of Engage Durango
Public engagement is often a construct in which municipalities strive for perfection but rarely achieve. It’s an evolutionary process that often changes with technology and community feedback.
Grand Canyon tour company fights Trump administration's surcharge for international tourists
The tour company owner said she spoke with 80 to 90 potential international customers who decided not to book trips, most of whom indicated that the higher costs played a role.
Councilor Gilda Yazzie will hold the next Council Office Hours on October 7
Councilor Gilda Yazzie will hold Council Office Hours at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., in the foyer and coffee area, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Trump official shares grizzly bear delisting strategy with Idaho lawmakers
A top U.S. Fish and Wildlife official told Idaho lawmakers Monday the Trump administration will immediately push to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list after a proposed rule is finalized.