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Mar 26 2020 La Plata County grinds to a halt after stay-at-home order
Directive limits travel and services to slow spread of coronavirus
On Day 1 of a statewide stay-at-home order, Durango and La Plata County roads appeared congestion-free, parking lots were all but empty and residents seemed to have heeded Gov. Jared Polis’… -
Mar 25 2020 Colorado governor issues statewide stay-at-home order starting Thursday
At least 19 deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday said he was issuing a statewide stay-at-home order starting Thursday morning to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.The order goes into…
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Mar 24 2020 Durango issues stay-at-home advisory in response to COVID-19 health crisis
City hopes to see an order from state of Colorado
The city of Durango issued a stay-at-home advisory Tuesday in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
La Plata County has reported one case of COVID-19, in part because of limited…
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Mar 04 2020 Durango releases corrected 2020 budget
City Council asks for more time to review 300-plus page document
Durango City Council asked for more time this week to review the city’s 2020 budget, a 300-plus page document that has been subject to review and scrutiny for months.Operating expenses…
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Mar 04 2020 Possibilities expand for Animas River Trail crossing at 32nd Street
City Council plans to open bids for original proposal on March 24, 2020
More options for a pedestrian crossing of the Animas River Trail at 32nd Street to link two now-separated portions of the trail will be examined by the Durango…
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Feb 20 2020 Durango adopts homeless strategic plan, which calls for center directing people to services
City Council, residents acknowledge shift in community attitude
A shift in attitude toward homelessness became tangible, at least in part, on Tuesday when Durango City Council adopted a plan with concrete goals and spending priorities to help people living homeless access… -
Jan 23 2020 Does Durango have blight? The answer could help city redevelop
An urban renewal authority would help spur construction
Does Durango have blighted neighborhoods in need of help?
For some city officials and business representatives, the answer is yes.
“I do think that there are areas in our community that still have blight, as…
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Jan 14 2020 Durango to hire new auditing firm to help resolve budget problems
City reported misappropriated funds, financial irregularities late last year
Durango plans to hire a new auditing firm to scrutinize city spending, adding to a growing list of remedies sought to understand and resolve what appears to be a host of accounting… -
Jan 09 2020 Durango seeks state support to vet 2020 budget
Colorado Department of Local Affairs will review document
The city of Durango is working with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to review the 2020 budget for accuracy and best practices, interim City Manager Amber Blake announced Tuesday.The proposed 2020 budget…
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Jan 09 2020 Durango City Council seeks input on preferred qualities for next city manager
Councilors plan to fill position sometime this spring
The Durango City Council wants input from community leaders in its search for a new city manager, a position it hopes to fill this spring.Consultants hired to perform a search for a city…