Durango city officials

As the Animas River approaches peak flow, concerns are being raised that the city of Durango created a hazard when it added two new rapids to the Whitewater Park, resulting in many rafting...

Some Durangoans embrace public art with a simple smile, a quick selfie or by adorning it with artistic variations of their own, such as placing flags on sculptures for the Fourth of July. Others...

The city of Durango announced Wednesday that Oxbow Park and Preserve will be closed indefinitely because of flooding as the Animas River rises. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department said the...

It doesn’t rain much in Southwest Colorado. It gets really cold and snowy sometimes. But come summer, Durango’s parks are often lush with greenery. Residents who like the feeling of grass between...

Some Durango residents have criticized city government for not adhering to the will of the people; City Councilor Melissa Youssef acknowledged as much in her first address as mayor. But city...

After years of public controversy about how to deal with homelessness in town, the city of Durango and La Plata County have hired a consulting firm to help officials and community members tackle...

It’s spring, and with the warm weather comes a realization of all the garbage, debris and waste that’s piled up over the winter months. But not to fear. The city of Durango is asking residents to...

The city of Durango is installing about 6,700 radio transmitters that relay water usage from individual homes, thereby eliminating the need for city workers to drive neighborhoods to collect the...

When it comes to keeping municipal sewer systems “regular” and free-flowing, something more powerful than Drano is needed. Meet the city’s “combination sewer cleaner” – a specialized truck equipped...

Lake Nighthorse visitors reeled in fish under both sunny and snowy skies opening weekend, showing a commitment to visiting the lake the city of Durango hopes to see all season. The city manages...

Great Outdoors Colorado dismissed an inquiry into whether the city of Durango threatened to use eminent domain against a property owner to extend the Animas River Trail. Jackie Miller, program...