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$10 classified advertising in The Durango Herald. Place an ad for an item with an asking price of $50 to $99.99, maximum of 5 lines, 3 days in print paper with 7-day online publication. Call us at 970-247-3504.

PAYING CASH! Running or Non- Running Cars & Trucks, Copper, Batts, Alum, Brass and FREE Metal & Steel Drop Off for recycling 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a WEEK! So bring AT NO COST your: washers, dryers, water heaters, car parts, lawn mowers, snow blowers, grilles, bicycles, etc, and pretty much ANYTHING made of mostly steel-metal. We also offer FOR STEEL-METAL ONLY a Roll-Off Container service delivered to your business, home or property for Steel Clean up and Recycling! LOWEST PRICES - And last - At the same location but for our storage business RJ MINI STORAGE call for the BEST PRICES on Inside-Outside Storage rates for enclosed storage or for parking of: Boats, RV’s, Trailers, Vehicles, Box Trucks, Etc. Please give us a call at 970 259 3494 or come on out to 287 CR 222, a few miles towards Bayfield from Elmores Corner off of Hwy 160. Thanks for reading!
ALSO, LOWEST PRICES ON OUTDOOR STORAGE.
Call us at 970 259 3494.

This is a spacious, quiet, well-kept two-bedroom apartment in an excellent and central location. The property (840 Plymouth Drive) is
located right across the street from the Riverview Sports Complex in a nice Old Durango Neighborhood. Lots of secure off-street parking all
around the building and tons of good storage within the unit. Heat, water, sewer and trash are all included in the rent ($1550 per month).
Washers and dryers are shared on-site and coin-operated.

This is a very quiet building and property with a long-term manager who lives on-site. No smoking within the building anywhere and no pets.

If you are interested, please respond (email is preferred) with a few details about yourself (or selves), and be advised that we require a one year lease and a security deposit ($1550) due at signing. References are necessary as well, and showings are by appointment only.

Thank you for your interest.

Please contact us at the following:
DurangoApartments@icloud.com
(970) 403-3959

2500 sq.ft. storage in Bodo
Call 970-749-2747

BRAND CENTRAL
Shirts & Hats
Printing, Mailing, Promotional Products
Main Street, Cortez
970-565-1144

Kilgore American Indian Art
Kelly Kilgore
Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
kilgoreamericanindianart.net
kellyindianart@gmail.com
Mancos, Colorado
100 W. Grand Ave.

"Classic Cruiser"
1962 Chris Craft Silver Comet
Totally rebuit and upgraded:
Engine, Galley, Head, Interior
Always stored in covered slip
Lovingly maintained
Kept at Navajo Lake Marina
$28,500. 505-334-8867

Camper Spring Special! 2014 32" w/ double ATV deck Cayote Rock Climber Toy Hauler. Like new! 3 qn beds, 1 double, slide-out dinette, 2 50-gal water tanks, fuel station, great tires & batteries, electric hitch, lighted power awning. $13,500. Call 970-749-3190.

27369
LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE O-2025-0011
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DURANGO PROSPERITY OFFICE, APPOINTING A PROSPERITY OFFICER, AND CREATING DIVISIONS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INNOVATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND DESTINATION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT ALL PURSUANT TO THE DURANGO CHARTER, ARTICLE II, SECTION 11, PARAGRAPH (A)

ORDINANCE O-2025-0012
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DURANGO TOURISM COMMISSION

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-0013
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE HISTORIC DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK ON DURANGO'S REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-0014
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CITY OF DURANGO AND LA PLATA COUNTY JOINT ANNEXATION PETITION FOR COUNTY ROADS 250 AND 251 TO THE CITY OF DURANGO AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE O-2025-0015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE O-1992-29 AND ORDINANCE O-1998-1 FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FIREFIGHTERS OLD HIRE PENSION PLAN AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ORDINANCE O-2025-0016
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE O-1990-19, ORDINANCE O-1994-24, AND ORDINANCE O-1998-2 FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE POLICE OFFICERS OLD HIRE PENSION PLAN AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ORDINANCE O-2025-0017
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, IN PERTINENT PART, THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 16 – NOISE – SECTION 16-9 – Exterior loudspeakers, TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LA PLATA )

I, Faye Harmer, City Clerk of the City of Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, do hereby certify that Ordinances O 2025 11, O 2025 12, O 2025 13, O 2025 14, O 2025 15, O 2025 16 and O 2025 17 were introduced and read at regular meeting of the City Council held at the City Hall, in Durango, Colorado, on March 4, 2025 and were ordered published in accordance with the terms and conditions of the statutes in such cases made and provided, in the Durango Herald, a newspaper of general circulation, on the 9th day of March 2025, prior to final consideration by the City Council.

I further certify that Ordinances O 2025 11, O 2025 12, O 2025 13, O 2025 14, O 2025 15, O 2025 16 and O 2025 17 were duly adopted by the Durango City Council in a regular meeting on the 11th day of March 2025, and that in accordance with instructions received from the Durango City Council, said Ordinances were published by title only in the Durango Herald on the 16th day of March, 2025

/s/Faye Harmer
City Clerk

Published in Durango Herald
March 16, 2025

27370
ORDINANCE O-2025-0019

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, IN PERTINENT PART, THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2- ADMINISTRATION- ARTICLE II- CITY COUNCIL- BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19– Rules of Procedure, part (b) Section VII to read as follows:
(Red type indicates addition of text, strike through indicates original text removed,
empty brackets [] indicate omitted and unchanged text)

VII
CITY COUNCIL INTERACTIONS WITH STAFF
For the City Council to make informed decisions, it must be able to ask questions and interact with City Staff. Questions and interactions with staff that report through the City Manager should always be courteous and respectful by both parties. If a City Councilor has a question or seeks clarification from City Staff, the Councilor may email that question directly to the Director, with the City Manager copied. City Councilors shall keep direct contact for questions or clarifications at the executive level, including Assistant City Managers or Directors.
Occasionally, a City Councilor may desire to seek information from an employee at the Assistant Director or Manager level. The Councilor will direct their question through the City Manager in these instances.
Questions for clarification shall be specific and not direct an employee to perform a task. If a Councilor is unsure about their request, it should be directed to the City Manager for a determination before being sent to staff. City Staff will share responses to questions for information from one Councilor to all other Councilors so everyone can access the same information; an exception to sharing the information will be made if the question comes from a citizen who directly contacted the Councilor.
City Councilors will refrain from asking staff members who are not City Council appointees questions regarding the City Council’s behavior, how the employee feels they are doing as a Councilor, or input as to how they believe other Councilors are performing or behaving. Questions such as these place staff members in an uncomfortable position and should be avoided.
City Councilors shall notify the council, the public and the city manager of any ownership interest and/or economic interest they hold any in property, business, and/or other entity whether held in their name, the name of a family member or any partnership, business or corporation prior to any interaction with the staff if they intend to seek a variance and/or public funds held by the city for the benefit of the interest held by the councilor.
All City Councilors will strive to provide City Staff with any questions regarding agenda items at least by 8 am of the City Council meeting date. Doing so will assist the staff in being prepared to provide an informative presentation.
WHEREAS, the Durango City Council intends to serve the citizens of the City of Durango by practicing professional and meaningful interaction with city staff; and
WHEREAS, the Durango City Council desires to adopt this amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DURANGO HEREBY ORDAINS, THAT THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDIANCES CHAPTER 2- ADMINISTRATION- ARTICLE II- CITY COUNCIL- BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19– Rules of Procedure, AS HEREIN RECITED ABOVE.

This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after its passage and final publication as provided by law.

CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DURANGO
Attest:




Mayor
City Clerk

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LA PLATA )

I, Faye Harmer, City Clerk of the City of Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, do hereby certify that Ordinance O 2025 0019 was regularly introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Durango, Colorado on the 11th day of March 2025, and was ordered published in accordance with the terms and conditions of the statutes in such cases made and provided, in the Durango Herald, a newspaper of general circulation, on the 16th day of March 2025, prior to its final consideration by the City Council

/s/ Faye Harmer
City Clerk

Published in Durango Herald
March 16, 2025

27371
ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-0018

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING FOR THE DURANGO MOTOR COMPANY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DURANGO AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, there has heretofore been filed with the City a Petition for Annexation to the City of Durango, parcels of land, approximately 4.19 acres, as further described herein, to be known as the Durango Motor Company Addition Annexation to the City of Durango; and
WHEREAS, the Petition for Annexation was accompanied by the required map of said tract of land; and
WHEREAS, the City Council by resolution, has previously found and determined that the subject property is eligible for annexation and that the Petition for Annexation meets the statutory requirements for annexation; and
WHEREAS, said Petition is signed by the owner of one hundred percent (100%) of the property proposed to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by resolution, did accept said Petition; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council of the City of Durango on March 11, 2025. The Council has determined, subsequent to said public hearing, that the annexation of the property commonly known as the Durango Motor Company Addition is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Durango;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DURANGO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subject to and conditioned on the execution and recording of a satisfactory Annexation Agreement and Annexation Plat, the annexation of certain territory to be known as the Durango Motor Company Addition to the City of Durango, which territory is legally described on Exhibit ‘A’ and as shown on Exhibit ‘B’ hereto attached, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. The annexation of such territory to the City of Durango shall be complete and such territory shall become a part of the City of Durango following the effective date of this ordinance but not until the completion and recording of the Annexation Agreement and Annexation Plat for the property. The Property, as described on the attached Exhibit ‘A’, shall be zoned Commercial General (CG), as more fully described in the City’s Land Use and Development Code.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after its passage and final publication as provided by law.

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DURANGO

Attest:

Mayor
City Clerk

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LA PLATA )

I, Faye Harmer, City Clerk of the City of Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. O-2025-0018 was regularly introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Durango, Colorado on the 11th day of March 2025, and was ordered published in accordance with the terms and conditions of the statutes in such cases made and provided, in the Durango Herald, a newspaper of general circulation, on the 16th day of March 2025, prior to its final consideration by the City Council.

/s/ Faye Harmer, City Clerk

Published in Durango Herald
March 16, 2025

27398
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S (FINAL) SETTLEMENT
EV Charging Stations

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that by March 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., all claims for final settlement must be submitted to the City of Durango, for and on account of the contract of said:

Pinnacle Electric, LTD, for the furnishing, construction, and application of the EV Charging Stations.

Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid lien against said
Pinnacle Electric, LTD, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said as (described below) work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement in the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City of Durango, Finance Department, Attn: Bob Grogan, Jr, 949 E 2nd Avenue, Durango CO 81301. ( purchasing@durangoco.gov )

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such a verified statement of claim with the Finance Department prior to final settlement of the City’s contract with Pinnacle Electric, LTD, for the furnishing and installation of the EV Charging Stations, shall relieve the City of Durango from any and all liability for such claims.

City of Durango
State of Colorado

Published in Durango Herald
First Publication: March 16, 2025.
Second Publication: March 19, 2025.

27281
Notice is hereby given that the 54th Annual Meeting of the Members of the Animas Water Company will be held on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at 6:00pm at 56 Trimble Crossing Dr, Durango CO 81301. Business will include the review of the 2025 Budget, the nomination and election of one (1) director for a three (3) year term, the Manager’s Report, and other business.

Published in Durango Herald
March 14 and 21, 2025

27304
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Richard Coleman, Deceased
Case Number 25PR2013

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of La Plata County, Colorado on or before July 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Amber Coleman, Personal Representative
7110 Driftwood Drive
Farmington, NM 87402

Published in Durango Herald
March 14, 21, 28, 2025

27316
REQUEST FOR BIDS for subcontractor and supplier bids for all remaining trades for the Buckskin Charlie Apartments project. Notice is hereby given that proposals from qualified firms shall be received by FCI Constructors Inc. at 186 Moose Lane, Durango, CO 81303, emailed to tsmith@fciol.com or by fax at 970-259-8633 until 2:00 pm (MT) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Bid evaluations will comply with The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) code for Native American Preference. The following trades have already been awarded: construction staking, stormwater pollution & prevention, site clearing/demolition, site grading to subgrade, underground utilities, retaining walls, fire alarm and fire suppression, structural concrete, site concrete, foundation excavation/backfill, ABC prep for site concrete & asphalt. All other scopes are open for bidding. Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Tim Smith at 970-259-8644 or tsmith@fciol.com. It is the responsibility of the submitting firm to see that bids are delivered to FCI prior to the closing date and time.

Published in Durango Herald
March 14 and 16, 2025

27346
Regular Meeting of the
PLANNING COMMISSION
1101 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM
The Planning Commission invites public participation in all meetings, which are available both in person and online via Zoom. For remote access details and additional information on agenda items, please visit the posted meeting agenda on our website: http://laplatacountyco.iqm2.com. The following agenda items are scheduled:

PL20230207 IONNO MINOR SUBDIVISION. Proposal for a 3-lot minor subdivision of the existing 41.81-acre property. Location: 7262 S US HWY 550 DURANGO CO 81303; APN: 595118400177.

Published in Durango Herald
March 14, 2025

27246
NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS
The following permit has been approved with conditions as stated on the permit:
PROJECT #20230114 FREED PROPERTIES LLC MINOR SUBDIVISION
Proposal to subdivide a 47.95-acre parcel into two parcels pursuant to LUC Sec. 67-4. APN 559711300006.
PROJECT #20240054 GLACIER CLUB AREA R PHASE 1 PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Proposal for a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) to subdivide a portion of a parcel into 6 single-family residential lots. APN 537101400831 & 532536400001.
The approval of this application constitutes vested rights pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. as amended. Subject to the provisions of 66-13 of the La Plata County Land Use Code a property right, which has been vested pursuant to the above-mentioned section, shall remain vested for a period of three years, unless otherwise noted in the individual item, beginning from the date of approval. If upon expiration of the vesting period, the approved use has not been commenced or the approved development has not been constructed, the approval shall be deemed expired. Failure to abide by such terms & conditions as stated in the minutes will result in a forfeiture of vested property rights.

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27247
City of Durango, Colorado
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
High Density Mineral Bond Treatment Project

Separate sealed bids for the High-Density Mineral Bond Treatment project will be received by the City of Durango until 3:00PM (Local Time) on April 8th, 2025. The City of Durango invites interested, qualified persons or firms, capable of providing the required service to submit bids to construct a mineral aggregate and asphalt binder surface treatment installed as a High-Density Mineral Bond over the roadway surface at 10 locations in the City of Durango.

There will be a Mandatory pre-bid conference at 10:00AM (Local Time) on March 26, 2025, at 10:00AM, at the City of Durango Service Center Conference Room, located at 105 Sawyer Drive Durango, CO 81303. Late arrival or failure to attend the pre-bid meeting will result in disqualification.

Bids must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing, www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that the bid is received before the submission deadline. Late bids will not be considered.

Bid documents and/or supporting information may be downloaded, at no charge, from the following web site: www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado Click on “Vendor Registration” or “Vendor Login”, as applicable. Or at the City of Durango’s website: www.DurangoCO.gov. No addendums or plans will be available on the City’s website.

The City of Durango reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the City, to be in the best interest of the City of Durango.

This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025 & March 14, 2025

27253
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Durango West Metropolitan District No. 2, La Plata County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Beverly Lawrence 4-year term until May 2029

Jane Looney, Designated Election Official, PO Box 1092, Durango, CO 81302, 970-259-3946

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27254
PERSONAL PROPERTY DECLARATION FILING REMINDER

Attention all business owners:
The La Plata County Assessor reminds all persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property that the deadline for filing a Personal Property Declaration Schedule is April 15th. All persons who own, possess, or control taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $56,000 per owner, per county, are required to report the personal property to the county assessor. Failure to declare your personal property each year by the deadline will result in the assessor valuing your property using the "best information available" and attaching a penalty to your tax bill. If you did not receive a declaration schedule, please contact the county assessor at 970-382-6231.

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27262
HERMOSA SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF ELECTION CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hermosa Sanitation District, La Plata County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6).

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

James Barrett – a 2-year term until May 2027
David Dillon – a 2-year term until May 2029
Renn Ferrell – a 4-year term until May 2027
Justin Kautter – a 2-year term until May 2029
Michael McCardell – a 4-year term until May 2029

Lisa Neville, Designated Election Official
Telephone number for the District: 970 259-3909
Address for the District: P.O. Box 2217, Durango, CO 81302

Published in Durango Herald
March 12 and 14, 2025

27268
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Ute Pass Water District, La Plata County, Colorado, that on the 63rd day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Shelby Hieb 4-year term until May 2029
Kirstin Brown 4-year term until May 2029
David Preszler 4-year term until May 2029

Eric Hassel Designated Election Official

Contact Person: Shelby Hieb
Email: upwdpresident@gmail.com
Address: 125 Legends Drive, Durango, CO 81301

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27269
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the South Durango Sanitation District, La Plata County, Colorado, that on the 63rd day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Judy Campbell for a 4-year term until May 2029
Tom Price for a 2-year term until May 2027

Curt Piccoli, Designated Election Official
Contact Person: Floyd Smith
Email: bud@flslegal.com
Address: 48 CR 250, Suite 5, Durango, CO 81301

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27270
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Loma Linda Sanitation District, La Plata County, Colorado, that on the 63rd day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Denver Batchelor for a 4-year term until May 2029
Oliver Gamble for a 4-year term until May 2029
Mark Crom for a 4-year term until May 2029
Randal Casey for a 2-year terms until May 2027

Andrew Aragon Designated Election Official
Contact Person: Floyd Smith
Email: bud@flslegal.com
Address: 48 CR 250, Suite 5, Durango, CO 81301

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27271
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Florida Mosquito Control District, La Plata County, Colorado, that on the 63rd day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Charlie Scalva for a 4-year term until May 2029
Tony Cleveland for a 4-year term until May 2029
James Lewis for a 4-year term until May 2029

Kay DeLuzio, Designated Election Official
Contact Person: Kay DeLuzio
Email: fmcdistdurango@gmail.com
Address: 208 Highway 172, Durango, CO 81303

Published in Durango Herald
March 12, 2025

27223
RESOLUTION R-2025-0019
A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CENSURE AND PUBLIC REPRIMAND OF COUNCILOR OLIVIER BOSMANS FOR ACTING IN A MANNER UNBECOMING OF A COUNCILOR, BRINGING DISREPUTE TO THE DURANGO CITY COUNCIL AND ISSUING A LETTER OF APOLOGY TO THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF OF POLICE

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Durango is comprised of five elected councilors who serve with their appointed city manager as the governing body of the City of Durango; and
WHEREAS, public officials hold public trust and are expected to adhere to a standard of behavior that does not violate or appear to violate that trust; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Durango should be able to trust in the honesty and integrity of their City Councilors; and
WHEREAS, the Councilors of the City of Durango have adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics that states city officials, officers, and employees are assumed and expected to act in accordance with; and
WHEREAS, it is a violation of the public trust for councilors to act outside of the Code of Conduct and Ethics they impose on city officials, officers, and employees, and
WHEREAS, there is a public expectation that the City Council is responsible for overseeing and regulating the conduct of the individual councilors without the time, expense, and conflicts associated with councilor conduct and the council-appointed ethics board; and
WHEREAS, public censure and reprimand are the most severe consequences available for the regulation of a councilor’s actions and behavior inconsistent with the expectations of the council; and
WHEREAS, Councilor Bosmans was previously reprimanded and admonished on January 2, 2024, which was the least severe consequence available for the regulation of a councilor’s actions and behavior inconsistent with the expectations of the council; and
WHEREAS, at the regular city council meeting held February 4, 2025, upon a motion to direct the city attorney after an executive session, Councilor Bosmans made false statements and unsubstantiated allegations about the executive session; and
WHEREAS, Councilor Bosmans made false statements and allegations that Assistant City Manager Robert “Bob” Brammer and Police Chief Brice Current violated the Colorado Open Meetings Laws by discussing matters that were not the subject of the executive session; and
WHEREAS, holding a public office requires the trust of the public, and actions that betray are unacceptable, and
WHEREAS, the Durango City Council finds that Councilor Bosmans’ statements concerning the executive session were false and untrue; and
WHEREAS, the Durango City Council finds that Councilor Bosmans’ intent was to manufacture the false public perception that the executive session was conducted in violation of Colorado Open Meeting Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Durango City Council finds that Councilor Bosmans actions during the executive session were premeditated to perpetuate this false public perception; and
WHEREAS, the Durango City Council finds that Councilor Bosmans’ intent and premeditated actions in manufacturing a false public perception of wrongdoing by his fellow councilors and city staff was to gain a personal political advantage in the upcoming election; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the actions of Councilor Bosmans have brought disrepute to the City and the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of a censure and reprimand is to denounce misdeeds; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of censure and reprimand is to make the public aware and punish Councilor Bosmans for unacceptable behavior after the prior reprimand and admonishment failed to correct similar behavior; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Durango, in the regular meeting assembled, March 4, 2025:

Councilor OLIVIER BOSMANS is hereby publicly censured and reprimanded for acting in a manner unbecoming of a Councilor; and
Councilor Olivier Bosmans is hereby publicly censured and reprimanded for bringing disrepute to the Council; and
The City Council approves a letter of apology from the City Council to Assistant City Manager Bob Brammer and Chief of Police Brice Current for the actions of Councilor Bosmans; and
Notice of this Resolution of Public Censure and Public Reprimand shall be sent to all media outlets to whom the City of Durango sends official notices of public hearings; and
Notice of this Resolution of Public Censure and Public Reprimand shall be posted for a period of 15 days on all public notice forums and locations of the City of Durango.

Approved and adopted by majority vote of the Durango City Council, this 4th day of March 2025.

CITY OF DURANGO, COLORADO

By: /s/______________________
Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST:

By: /s/_____________________
Faye Harmer, City Clerk

Published in Durango Herald
March 9 and 16, 2025

27228
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
DURANGO CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Durango City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 during the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 949 Second Avenue. This is a request to hold a public hearing on April 1, 2025 because there is a need to enact this code to protect private property owners from those parking unlawfully on their property.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public is invited to attend and present written and/or oral testimony regarding this proposal. Written comments (or emailed comments which can be sent to PublicComment@DurangoCO.gov) from those who cannot attend but want their opinions considered in Council’s deliberations must be received by noon on Monday, March 31, 2025 by the City Clerk’s office, 949 Second Avenue, Durango, CO 81301. Further information concerning the proposal is available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from the City Attorney’s Office, 900 Main Avenue, or at 970-375-5017.

Dated in Durango, Colorado this 5th day of March, 2025.

BY ORDER OF THE DURANGO CITY COUNCIL

/s/ Faye Harmer
City Clerk

Published in Durango Herald
March 9 and 16, 2025

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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
DURANGO CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Durango City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 during the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 949 Second Avenue. This is a request to hold a public hearing on April 1, 2025 because there is a need to amend this section of the code to update the Model Traffic Code from the 2010 version to the 2024 version.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public is invited to attend and present written and/or oral testimony regarding this proposal. Written comments (or emailed comments which can be sent to PublicComment@DurangoCO.gov) from those who cannot attend but want their opinions considered in Council’s deliberations must be received by noon on Monday, March 31, 2025 by the City Clerk’s office, 949 Second Avenue, Durango, CO 81301. Further information concerning the proposal is available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from the City Attorney’s Office, 900 Main Avenue, or at 970-375-5017.

Dated in Durango, Colorado this 5th day of March, 2025.

BY ORDER OF THE DURANGO CITY COUNCIL

/s/ Faye Harmer
City Clerk

Published in Durango Herald
March 9 and 16, 2025

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INVITATION FOR SEALED BID ON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY

Ignacio School District is accepting sealed bids for a:

Rotary Lat Machine
and a
Rotary Chest Machine

Both are in great condition and functioning. Please indicate which machine you are bidding on. All bids must be received at 455 Becker Street prior to 3 p.m. on March 13, 2025. Bids may be mailed to Ignacio School District, EQUIPMENT SALE, PO Box 460, Ignacio, CO 81137, or hand-delivered. Administration Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 3:30 p.m. on March 13, 2025, in the Administration Building at 455 Becker Street, Ignacio, CO 81137. Call 970-563-0501 for more information.

The Ignacio Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
ITEMS ARE BID “AS IS”. MINIMUM BID OF $250 EACH, highest bid awarded.

Published in Durango Herald
March 7, 9, 12, 2025

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2024-032

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of La Plata records.

Original Grantor(s) Kyle Kunkel and Megan Kunkel
Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Luxury Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware Trustee of SMRF Trust VIII-A
Date of Deed of Trust May 26, 2022
County of Recording La Plata
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 1210875
Original Principal Amount $931,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $918,774.47
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 2-A, MYERS MINOR EXEMPTION SUBDIVISION - PROJECT NO. 95-168, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OCTOBER 26, 1995 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 696113, COUNTY OF LA PLATA, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6644 County Road 203, Durango, CO 81301.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/30/2025, at Office of the Treasurer/Public Trustee, 679 Turner Drive Suite B Durango, CO 81303, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/5/2025
Last Publication 4/2/2025
Name of Publication The Durango Herald

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/26/2024
Ann Monica Grushkin, Public Trustee in and for the County of La Plata, State of Colorado
/s/ Ann Monica Grushkin
By: Public Trustee
SEAL

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
HEATHER L. DEERE ##28597
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 UNION BLVD, SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23894
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

27003
NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and will be conducted by mail.

Said election shall be held for the purpose of electing three (3) City Council members to four (4) year terms. The duly nominated and qualified candidates are*:
Shirley Gonzales
Olivier Bosmans
Kip Koso
Chris Elias
Jessika Buell
* Names are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot

And to ask registered Voters of the City of Durango the following question:
AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CITY'S ONE HALF OF ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND TRAILS, AND RESTRICTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, IN ORDER TO INCUR DEBT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE FACILITY

WITHOUT IMPOSING ANY NEW TAX OR INCREASING ANY TAX RATE, SHALL THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX (ONE-HALF CENT FOR EACH DOLLAR OF PURCHASE) APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 2005 CONTINUE TO BE COLLECTED UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2056, WITH THE TAX PROCEEDS TO CONTINUE TO BE UTILIZED AND DIVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:

· FIFTY PERCENT TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND PARCELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC PARKS, OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, AND RECREATIONAL PURSUITS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUCH PROJECTS AS THE ANIMAS RIVER TRAIL AND SOFT SURFACE TRAIL SYSTEM EXPANSION AND ONGOING FACILITATION OF THE ANIMAS RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND OTHER PROJECTS PRIORITIZED BY THE PARKS, OPEN SPACE, TRAILS, AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN, SUCH AS DEVELOPMENT OF DEDICATED PARKLAND,
TRAILS AND AMENITIES WITHIN DURANGO MESA PARK AREA (WITH ALL ASSOCIATED PROJECT EXPENDITURES BEING FIRST SUBMITTED TO A CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD FOR A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL);

· FIFTY PERCENT TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBT AUTHORIZED BY THIS QUESTION;

AND SHALL THE CITY OF DURANGO DEBT BE INCREASED $61 MILLION, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF $123 MILLION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE RESTORATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE HISTORIC DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING AND ADJACENT FACILITIES FOR USE AS A NEW CITY HALL AND NEW POLICE FACILITY, AND TO PAY THE COST OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH DEBT AND THE FUNDING OF ANY NECESSARY RESERVES, WITH THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF SUCH DEBT BEING DETERMINED BY THE CITY AS NECESSARY AND PRUDENT INCLUDING THE PLEDGE TO THE PAYMENT OF THIS DEBT OF ANY LEGALLY AVAILABLE REVENUE OF THE CITY AND A PROVISION FOR EARLY REPAYMENT WITH OR WITHOUT A PREMIUM OF NOT MORE THAN 3%; AND SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE DEBT TO REFUND THE DEBT AUTHORIZED IN THIS QUESTION, PROVIDED FURTHER THAT ALL DEBT ISSUED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO THIS QUESTION IS ISSUED ON TERMS THAT DO NOT EXCEED THE REPAYMENT COSTS AUTHORIZED IN THIS QUESTION; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH BOND PROCEEDS MAY BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND ANY OTHER REVENUE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAWS OF THE STATE?

All persons who have attained the age of eighteen (18) years by April 1, 2025; who are registered electors of the City of Durango; who are United States citizens; and who are registered, active voters according to the records of the La Plata County Clerk, shall be mailed ballots starting on March 10, 2025.

Voters who do not receive a ballot may obtain one from the Durango City Clerk’s office beginning March 24, 2025.

ALL COMPLETED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LA PLATA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE BY 7 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 TO BE COUNTED. Return envelopes containing ballots must bear the signature of the voter. Completed ballots must be returned by either:
1) Affixing postage and mailing the ballot in the pre-addressed ballot return envelope; or by
2) Delivering the ballot in its completed return envelope to:
1. City Clerk’s Office, Durango City Hall, 949 E 2nd Avenue, Durango
2. La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Durango
3. La Plata County Clerk & Recorder, 679 Turner Drive Suite C, Durango
4. Fort Lewis College Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango
5. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue, Durango

One polling location will be available to voters wishing to cast their ballot in person. It will be located in the County Clerk’s office, 679 Turner Drive Suite C, and will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday beginning Monday, March 10, and ending Monday, March 31, 2025. On Election Day, April 1, 2025, the polling location will be available to voters from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

REMEMBER: ALL COMPLETED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025, TO BE COUNTED.

Published in Durango Herald
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025

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Public Notice – NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT – BID PACKAGE 01– Miller Middle School

Notice is hereby given that Durango School District 9-R in the county of La Plata will on April 2, 2025 pay retainage and make final settlement with Earth Services & Abatement, LLC for BID PACKAGE/CAPITAL PROJECT 01 – Miller Middle School. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Earth Services & Abatement, LLC any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid, may at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education to Durango School District 9-R at the school district’s Financial Department, 281 Sawyer Dr., Suite 100 Durango, CO 81303 on or before April 2, 2025. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Durango School District 9-R. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: March 2, 2025

Published in Durango Herald
March 2 and 23, 2025

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2024-031

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 19, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of La Plata records.

Original Grantor(s) Marjorie E Weston
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2018
County of Recording La Plata
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 07, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 1150365
Original Principal Amount $339,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $372,888.63
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF LA PLATA, STATE OF COLORADO:
TRACT A, EXEMPTION PLAT - PROJECT NO. 87-115, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD ON JANUARY 4, 1988 AS RECEPTION NO. 557492.
PARCEL #5377-321-00-001

Purported common address: 18124 CR 501, Bayfield, CO 81122.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025, at Office of the Treasurer/Public Trustee, 679 Turner Drive Suite B Durango, CO 81303, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/26/2025
Last Publication 3/26/2025
Name of Publication The Durango Herald

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/19/2024
Ann Monica Grushkin, Public Trustee in and for the County of La Plata, State of Colorado

/s/ Ann Monica Grushkin
By: Public Trustee
SEAL

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295
Attorney File # 22-027194
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Attention patients of Dr. Taylor Clark and Dr. Mark Ugai: If you have not visited our office since 2013, and would like your dental records, please call our office at 970-247-4848 to arrange pick up of your records. All records not picked up by May 1, 2025 will be destroyed.

Published in Durango Herald
February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2025