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Is law enforcement curtailing distracted driving in Durango?

Dear Action Line, Colorado‘s hands-free driving law has been in effect since Jan. 1, but I don’t see a lot of changes in drivers’ behavior since then. From texting to phone calls to...

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Durango Vineyard Church purchases old Nissan dealership

Dear Action Line, I heard that the Vineyard Church will take over the Nissan building as their new place of worship. Vineyard is a nondenominational Christian group. Like so many ne...

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Durango REI to feature EV charging, plans late summer opening

Dear Action Line, There appear to be electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot of the future REI location in Bodo Park. What kind are they? And when is this store supposed to ope...

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

On hospitals and Nissan dealerships

Dear Action Line, Just wondering when the new surgical center at Mercy Hospital is going to open. The new building has been sitting empty for months. It looks completely finished do...

DATE: Jul 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Why did the painted lines disappear from Eighth Street?

Dear Action Line, Recently, the city repainted the street lines on several streets including on Eighth street. Not long after, crews repaved Eighth Street, completely covering up th...

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. reopens after months of construction

Dear Action Line, Do you know what’s going on with Brown’s shoes and when it will, if ever, reopen? It closed in late February for a remodel to open in March. It’s still closed. I s...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Do as I say, not as I do

Dear Action Line, The city installed signs on the Animas River Trail telling users to “walk on the right.” Yet the poster shows two dog owners happily meandering on the left side. I...

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Why e-bike use in Durango is only half-charged

Dear Action Line, I’ve noticed that some trails in Durango allow e-bikes while others don’t. This is different from other places I’ve been. Can you explain why and where e-bikes are...

DATE: Jun 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Why is recycling so complicated?

Dear Action Line, I’m trying to be environmentally friendly, but recycling is confusing. Where does our recycling in Durango go, and why can’t we recycle glass bottles along with pl...

DATE: Jun 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Digital clock operates on Durango Time

Dear Action Line, Can something be done about the digital clock in front of Walk-In Chiropractic? Why is it always running eight to 10 minutes fast? Signed, Tardy Dear Tardy, Has a...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

How many miles to the top of Coal Bank?

Dear Action Line, As we cyclists struggle up the grade to Coal Bank Pass, we encounter a sign that reads “Coal Bank Pass Summit 4 Miles.” By my observation, it’s only 3.71 miles to ...

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What’s the future of Robert E. DeNier?

Dear Action Line, Some of us have been around long enough to remember when the Robert E. DeNier building actually housed people in need of services. Since closing the youth center y...

DATE: May 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line