High fives all around in job search
To the editor,
I want to take this opportunity to convey my deep gratitude to the many members of our community who participated in the search process for Durango’s new city…
Mayor Columns
From the mayoral seat, the front row looks a little bit different. Please read editorials and updates from Melissa Youssef in her role as Mayor for the City of Durango and stay involved and informed.
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Sep 18 2020
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Apr 24 2020 
Our view: What a year for Durango’s leader
Mayor Melissa Youssef leaves office after managing unprecedented events
Durango’s outgoing mayor Melissa Youssef wrote her final here’s-what’s-going-on-in-the-city column for The Durango Herald Saturday (“Well that was quite a year as Durango’s mayor,”… -
Apr 17 2020 
Well that was quite a year as Durango’s mayor
What extraordinary times these are! On April 21, my term as mayor comes to an end. In a reflection of how life in Durango has changed, I’ll pass the gavel…
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Feb 17 2020 
‘Seamless connectivity’ explains bridge project
A Jan. 22 article in The Herald, featuring an artist’s rendering of a proposed pedestrian bridge across the Animas River and over 32nd Street, prompted a flood of emails to…
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Feb 03 2020 
We’re checking the city budget more than twice
Small-town politics are unique because local residents are connected to each other in so many ways. We are friends, neighbors and co-workers. We experience multi-layered community relationships and interactions through…
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Dec 16 2019 
The most thoroughly vetted Durango budget in years
Each December, City Council fulfills one of its most important responsibilities – approving a budget for the coming year.
In council’s view, the budget should be directly linked to council’s established…
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Nov 22 2019 
With home rule come great responsibilities
I hope you read my column last month (“This is why we’re scrutinizing city’s budget,” Nov. 2). In addition to summarizing all that City Council has accomplished in the past…
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Nov 05 2019 
This is why we’re scrutinizing city’s budget
As I write this column we’re still enjoying beautiful fall weather – but I’m reminded I’m past the halfway point in my term as mayor. As you know if you’ve…
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Sep 23 2019 
There’s more to city budgeting than ‘simple math’
Our city’s annual budgeting process is now underway and won’t be completed until December.
I can speak for City Council when I assure you that we’re always cognizant of the fact…
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Sep 06 2019 
Here’s how we’ll choose our next city manager
During a city council meeting on Aug. 20, City Manager Ron LeBlanc announced his retirement after almost 12 years of service.
Although his announcement took City Council by surprise, we recognize…
About Melissa
Those of us fortunate enough to live in Durango, Colorado have access to amazing experiences around every corner. From recreation to culture to serving and shaping the future of our community – these opportunities motivate me every day. Inspiration is ever-present and the rewards are many. Read More
Recent Posts
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Year in Review January 5, 2021
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Melissa Youssef and Jim Griffin: 9-R bond election was more significant than you thought December 30, 2020
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Reality TV: How are Durango public officials adjusting to Zoom? December 1, 2020
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Our View: Council correct on mask ordinance December 1, 2020
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Durango weighs culturally appropriate names for Horse Gulch trails October 2, 2020
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High fives all around in job search September 18, 2020