Our Orange Cone Report has the full rundown on all the construction projects wrapping up before the clock runs out on the year. Read the full report at https://bit.ly/4iIt4cf.

A reminder for everyone who has natural gas service from Atmos Energy: Please keep the meters and house vents clear of snow and ice. www.atmosenergy.com/wintertips

After 38 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the City of Durango, our Library Technology Supervisor, Deb Denious, has retired. Please join us in extending a huge congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Deb for her incredible commitment. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

The City of Durango Recycle Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 9 to conduct maintenance on the processing baler. The center will reopen at 9 am on Wednesday, December 10. All residential and commercial collection routes will occur as scheduled.

The 2025 road construction season is starting to come to a close. Check out our Orange Cone Report for updates on those projects that are still active and are wrapping up for the season. Read the report at https://bit.ly/4p8Dvs4.

Great news, Durango riders. Starting December 1, the City of Durango will be updating the schedule for the Walmart/Mercy transit route. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4rojKhH.

Got a question about what’s happening in your neighborhood? Have an idea you want to share? Council Member Kip Koso is holding Council Office Hours on Monday, December 1, from 12 to 1:30 pm at the Durango Public Library. For more Council Office hours, visit https://bit.ly/4k0aFYD.

The city has launched a community survey to capture feedback on the 60% design plans for Downtown’s Next Step. The survey for feedback is available through December 1. To read more or complete the survey, visit https://bit.ly/3LWHGZn.

Still swimming in a sea of orange and yellow? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Table to Farm to extend our on-demand leaf collection. You can now schedule your pickup through December 5th. For details or to sign up, visit https://bit.ly/43ZZ3xs.

Please be advised that the city’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1. For a complete list of hours, visit https://bit.ly/44oF38O.

11/10 cringe. If a municipality trying to be cool with the kids doesn’t kill this trend, nothing will. If it does, you’re welcome. Otherwise, for more information on the upcoming council meeting, please visit Durangoco.gov.

The intersection of College Drive and 8th Avenue will be closed November 10-14 while crews work to install foundations for new traffic signals. Other construction projects are starting to wind down for the winter. Check out the Orange Cone Report for complete details at https://bit.ly/4hLRUrb.

City Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. For a complete list of holiday hours, visit https://bit.ly/43hYNdW.

Work to rebuild the Animas River Trail between Santa Rita Park and the DoubleTree Hotel will continue through early December. For more information on this project update, visit https://bit.ly/4orPgJE.

The FAA announced on Nov. 5 that it would begin implementing measures later this week to reduce air traffic in high-volume markets across the nation. Impacts at the Durango-La Plata County Airport are not yet known. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/43PKJIN.

For more dos and don'ts for local does, please visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife page at https://cpw.state.co.us/news/10292025/watch-wildlife-roads-during-daylight-saving-time

The Horse Gulch Trailhead parking lot will be closed from November 6 through November 14. Crews will be conducting essential work, including milling, patching, and restriping the lot. All hiking and biking trails will remain open during this time.

Councilor Dave Woodruff is holding Council Office Hours on Wednesday, November 5, from 10 to 11 am at the Durango Public Library. You can drop in for a casual, no-pressure chat about all things Durango. Bring your questions and your feedback, or just come say hello!

A special city council meeting to debrief the public on the recent protest outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Bodo Industrial Park will take place at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at City Hall. For more information: https://www.durangoco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4394

The City of Durango recognizes the deep concern and emotional impact surrounding the recent protests following the detention of a local family by federal agents. For more information, please visit https://www.durangoco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4392

The intersection of College Drive and 8th Avenue will remain open Oct. 27 through Oct. 31 while plans are finalized to ensure the impact on traffic during its temporary closure is as minimal as possible.

We're absolutely thrilled to extend a massive welcome to the newest additions to the City of Durango family! Not only are we excited about the talent and fresh perspectives you're bringing to our team, but we're also so happy you've chosen to call Durango home.

The intersection of College Drive and 8th Avenue will be closed October 27 through October 31 while crews work to install foundations for new traffic signals as part of the ongoing College and 8th Traffic Calming project. For a detour map and more information, visit https://bit.ly/3WUCGGJ.

The air is getting crisp, but we're keeping things warm with a look back at our favorite summer moments! While we count down the days until ski season kicks off, let's take a minute to reflect on a fun and productive summer here in Durango.

As rewarding as that first sip of coffee on a Monday morning. "Notify Me" helps you stay up-to-date on city news, events, and more! Sign up by visiting https://bit.ly/3Jidgw9.

You may have seen the social media trend where someone puts a camera on their cat; we did the same, but with our videographer, Josh Wolfe. If you see Josh around town, tell him he’s a good boy and scratch him behind his ears.

Want to chat about what's happening in Durango? Councilor Jessika Buell is holding Council Office Hours on Tuesday, October 21, from 12 to 1 pm at the Durango Public Library. It's a relaxed, informal chance to connect with your local government. For more office hours, visit https://bit.ly/4k0aFYD.

Community members are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Durango Public Library to learn more about the speed management plan and provide feedback on the process to address speeding and safety. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4hg6erU.

Daily parking rates will temporarily increase at the Durango Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday. The temporary pricing adjustment will be in effect from November 25 through December 5. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3W6ecKv.

Two CERF funds have been opened to assist in the distribution of monetary donations to support the community of La Plata County after unprecedented rain brought flooding and significant damage earlier this week. For more information on this fund, visit https://bit.ly/4qactS0.

The City of Durango will take on the responsibility to enforce animal control ordinances within city limits beginning in 2026 in response to recent community concerns, particularly along the Animas River Trail. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JgfRdr.

City Councilors meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., where you provide feedback during the public comment periods. It’s easier than falling from an airplane without a parachute. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/433qB5A.

Due to expected rainstorms, residents in the Riverview, North College, Hillcrest, and Skyridge neighborhoods scheduled for the third week of the city’s fall cleanup are asked to delay setting out leaves & tree trimmings until Sunday, Oct 12, to prevent materials from entering the storm drain.

Improvements are continuing at Chapman Hill. This newest project is the installation of a retaining wall at the bottom of the hill. This wall will help address the drainage issues, enhance skier and snowboarder experience by providing a larger runoff area, and improve access to the lifts.

Summer nonstop service between Houston, Texas, and Durango Airport will be expanded in 2026! United will operate the flight once daily between May 21 and August 17, adding an additional month of daily service to IAH next year. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/42gP1IG.

Get the full scoop by checking out our latest Orange Cone Report. This is your one-stop shop for everything cone-related, including which ones are about to be put back in storage. Visit https://bit.ly/3KJ7reQ for details.

Give a huge welcome back to County Road 251 (32nd Street). After what felt like an eternity, this vital road is officially open to traffic again. There is still one detour in the area at Metz Lane and East Animas Village Drive. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/4mEkbRA

It’s official! The City of Durango has been selected to host the 2030 Union Cycliste Internationale Mountain Bike World Championships, the second time Durango has had the honor of hosting the event. For more on this announcement, visit https://bit.ly/4mD1WvE.

Signing up for our "Notify Me" list is like a puppy's mealtime—all the excitement of being first to the bowl, but without the mess of scrambling for information. Be the first to know about city-wide events, important alerts, and community updates. Register today at https://bit.ly/3Jidgw9.

Durango Novelty Works was one of the first automobile dealerships in La Plata County, opening in 1908. The dealership was bought by Ben Hocker in 1911 and moved locations to 125 West 8th Street a few years later. And with that, Durango's love affair with the automobile officially began.

Are you tired of the construction projects in Durango? Good news! Most projects are on track to wrap up by the end of the year, with the exception of the College and 8th Avenue reconfiguration. For the latest updates, be sure to check out our weekly Orange Cone Report at https://bit.ly/3VmOot8.

Hold on to your skates, Durango! Get ready to hit the ice because the Chapman Hill ice rink is getting its frosty makeover! Ice has been officially installed, and the rink will open on Wednesday, September 24. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/3Tgr8w4.

Great news, Durango! Major progress has been made on the North College Drive project. We're in the home stretch, with paving nearing completion. For more about this project, visit https://bit.ly/46uitfc.

Durango Devo is celebrating one of its own, Sepp Kuss, with the world premiere of GCKuss, a new film. Join the festivities on Friday, September 26. The event kicks off with a "Ride with the Champions" bike parade at 5 pm, at Buckley Park. For more details or tickets, visit https://bit.ly/4nJSl7r.

The city's Transportation Department is asking residents and visitors to take part in the annual 2025 Durango Transit Ridership Survey. To complete the survey, visit https://bit.ly/46eCs2Y

The City of Durango's Street Division has been hard at work, giving the lines on our streets a fresh, crisp coat of paint. They'll be putting down new lines and refreshing old ones all the way through September 26.

City Council voted to approve the appointment of the city's new Public Works Director, John Harris, at its meeting on Tuesday, September 16. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/42lZkLB

The City of Durango invites residents to provide feedback directly to the executive leaders of the city during the Engage Durango Forum to be held Tuesday, September 23, from 5 to 6:30 pm, at the Durango Recreation Center. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4poUgzK.

The Durango City Council will vote on a resolution that would approve the appointment of the city's new Public Works Director, John Harris, at their meeting on Tuesday, September 16. For more on Tuesday evening's meeting, visit https://bit.ly/4nxJAgE.

The City of Durango will host a Ride with the Champions bike parade on Friday, September 26. The parade will be held on Main Avenue starting at 5:30 pm. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4n13SPF.