Pagosa Springs Card Show June 20th & 21st. Vintage, modern sports cards, TCG, Pokeman, and more. Vendors wanted. pagosaspringscardshow.com
AKC Newfoundland Puppies Available
Valentines Newfoundlands
Big Hearts • Gentle Temperaments • Family Raised
Looking for a loyal companion with the classic Newfoundland personality?
Our AKC Newfoundland puppies are raised on our family farm with hands-on socialization, excellent care, and daily interaction from day one.
Features:
• AKC Registered
• Health Checked
• Vaccinations & Deworming Current
• Raised Around Children & Farm Animals
• Well Socialized & Family Oriented
• Large Bone Structure & Excellent Temperaments
Our Newfoundlands are known for:
• Calm and loving personalities
• Incredible loyalty
• Excellent family companionship
• Beautiful coats and structure
• Intelligent and easy-to-train behavior
We focus on responsible breeding practices and matching each puppy with the right forever home.
Located in Colorado
Delivery options may be available.
Message now for current availability, pricing, and updated puppy photos/videos.
Serious inquiries only. These puppies are raised with exceptional care and attention.
$2,400.
Call 970-799-2020
DURANGO WEST 2
Community Garage Sale
Saturday June 13th
8-2
ESTATE SALE
9795 CR 250, Durango.
JUNE 11, 12, 13, 9 am - 3 pm.
JUNE 14, 10 am - 2 pm
Enormous Estate Sale - 3 floors, patio, garage & workshop filled with great items.
Tons of Cowboy & Native American items collected for over 30 years, home décor, log bed, antique trunks, Cigar store Indian, log patio furniture, kitchen ware, artwork, Stetson hats, bison mount, bison rug, cinnamon black bear rug. Huge collection of full Antlers including Longhorn, Elk & Mule Deer, vintage bird houses, entertainment center, generator, power washer, lot of work tools and tons more too much to mention. Don't miss this sale - it's a Great One!!!!!!
Estate Sale. Sat 6.13 & Sun 6.14 from 9am - 3pm at 402 Dove Ranch Rd in Bayfield. Household, kitchen, bedroom set, tools, outdoor furniture. Something for everyone. Pictures at nesestatesales.com
KPPawn Estate Sale! Fri 6/12 & Sat 6/13. 9 am - 3 pm. Tractors, firearms, tools, fishing boat, atv, mounts & much more! Road 34 Mancos, CO Pics on Facebook KPPawn Durango or estatesales.net (Address will be released later or look for signs)
Furniture, glassware, household items, toys, large metal xylophone, collectibles, linens, American Girl items. Nice things!
409 Jenkins Ranch Rd.
Saturday, June 13th,
9 am - 4 pm.
HUGE GARAGE SALE
Saturday June 13
8:00 to 2:00
14 Salt Brush Street in Three Springs
CASH ONLY!
Home and holiday décor, kitchen tools, miscellaneous tools and supplies, camping gear, Lenox China, Gorham Crystal, collectables, games, cookbooks, GMC Tahoe and Terrain Car Covers, and so much more!
HUGE garage sale, part of an Estate Sale. Antiques, vintage items, bikes, kids stuff, and so much more! Saturday, June 13th, 8 am - 2 pm, 1376 Oak Drive, Durango West 2.
Saturday, June 13th
9:30 am
110 Alamo Drive
A bit of everything including handmade jewelry!

ESTATE SALE
Furniture, antiques, adjustable beds, fireproof filing cabinets, desks, appliances, tools, lamps, tables, jewelry, dishes, cookware, clothing, household items, collectibles, and much more. Something for everyone. Quality items throughout.
Friday & Saturday, June 19-20;
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
1832 Crestview Dr; Durango.
PLEASE NO EARLY ARRIVALS, INQUIRIES, OR SALES.
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.
- 2BR apartment for rent.
- Roommate needed for a 3BR condo.
Call 970-844-4770
Very nice office space for rent available July 1st on north Main. Bright and lots of windows. $700/mo including utilities and internet. Call or text 970-799-8670

Bayfield 3BR 1.5BA home near elem. school. Spacious kitchen, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Pergo floor, carpeting in BRs. Yard in a quiet neighborhood. 1st mo, last mo. $2000/mo. Call 970-749-5408





370 Acres W/ 2BR, 2BA
$800,000, Owner Finance
45 miles SE of Durango
20 mi. NE of Bloomfield, NM
No Neighbors, gps 36.885663,
-107.690675. 480-392-8550
Lawn Mowing Service
Pine Valley Handyman
970-444-5167

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.
Two classic nice cars for sale, more information and an appointment to view, serious buyers only please. Call 970-749-9507
35413
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, and the ordinances and resolutions of the County of La Plata, JOJA, LLC dba Lakehouse Grill has requested of the licensing officials of La Plata County, Colorado, to issue a new tavern liquor license at 17460 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122.
The hearing will be held virtually and in person on July 23rd at the La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. at such time and place testimony may be heard and filed.
To participate virtually, join at or by phone at +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128, Webinar ID 819 094 582.
Dated at Durango this 5th day of June, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO
Logan Kinser 970-382-6252
Licensing Coordinator
Published: June 12, 2026 in The Durango Herald
35523
ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO, UPDATING THE FIRE CODE, CHAPTER 34 OF THE LA PLATA COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, on the June 9, 2026, the Board held a public meeting as part of a properly noticed agenda to perform a second and final reading of this ordinance and receive additional evidence and testimony from county staff as well as members of the public supporting the ordinance.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of La Plata Colorado, on this 9 day of June, 2026.
I, Tiffany Lee, Clerk and Recorder of La Plata County, Colorado, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. O-2026-01 was regularly introduced and read at a business meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of La Plata County, Colorado on the 26 day of May 2026, and was ordered to be and was published in accordance with the terms and conditions of the statutes in such cases in the Durango Herald, a newspaper of general circulation, on the 29 day of May 2026, prior to its final consideration by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners.
/S/Tiffany Parker
Clerk and Recorder
I further certify that said Ordinance No. O-2026-01 was duly adopted by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on the 9 day of June 2026, and that in accordance with instructions received from the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners, either the ordinance was published in full or the title of the ordinance along with the full text of any amendments and reference to the date of the initial publication was published in the Durango Herald on the 12 day of June 2026 and recorded in the records of La Plata County pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-405.
_________________
Clerk and Recorder
Date of initial publication: March 29, 2026
Published in Durango Herald
June 12, 2026
35526
ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED AQUIFER EXEMPTION
In accordance with Commission Rule 802.c, this notice is to solicit public comment on a proposed Aquifer Exemption for the MESAVERDE formation in LA PLATA County. ENDURING RESOURCES LLC has filed a Class II Disposal injection volume increase for injection into the MESAVERDE formation (4,998’–5,405’ depth) in the STATE #1-36 well, located in 36-35N-9W. This is an extension of a previously approved aquifer exemption. This application requires an Aquifer Exemption because MESAVERDE formation water in this area has Total Dissolved Solids (“TDS”) concentrations less than 10,000 parts per million (ppm). Proposed exempt areas:
-SE/4NW/4, S/2NE/4, SE/4, SW/4- Section 36, T35N, R9W
-SW/4NW/4, W/2SW/4 - Section 31, T35N, R8W
-NW/4NW/4, - Section 6, T34N, R8W
-SE/4, E/2SW/4, NW/4SW/4 - Section 36, T34.5N, R9W
Any interested person may request a hearing before the Commission. Written requests must be filed within 30 days of this publication. If no request for hearing is filed within 30 days after publication of the notice, the Director will promptly submit a formal request for approval of the exemption to EPA. A UIC Aquifer exemption is not effective until it receives final approval from EPA. For more information, please visit or contact our office at the address below.
Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Published in Durango Herald
June 12, 2026
35554
NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS
The following permit has been approved with conditions as stated on the permit:
Project PL20250121, Bobbin Boundary Adjustment. Proposal to adjust a boundary between three lots pursuant to LUC Sec. 67-9. APN 590528100086, 590528100088, & 590528100087.
The approval of these applications 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
June 12, 2026
35556
District Court La Plata County, Colorado
1060 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
In the Matter of the Petition of: WISE, JOSEPH LEE et al
Joseph and Heidi Wise For the Adoption of a Child
Case Number: 26JA1
NOTICE OF HEARING
To: Jerry Sarski
Pursuant to 19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.
You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on 7/28/26 at 3:00pm in the court location identified above.
Your are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).
Published in Durango Herald
June 12, 2026
35570
Special Planning Meeting of the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1101 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
The Board of County Commissioners 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: The following agenda item is scheduled:
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2026- XX: A Resolution Amending the La Plata County Land Use Code to Adopt Proposition 123 Expedited Review Requirements with Amendments to Definitions in Section 62-5 and Amendments to Section 66-33.
Published in Durango Herald
June 12, 2026
35572
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AT PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
FOR VARIANCE APPLICATION AT 400 GODDARD AVENUE
The Property Owner of 400 Goddard Avenue has requested a Variance for an 8-foot privacy fence on the South side of the property. The Planning Commission (PC) will host a Public Hearing on June 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Abel F Atencio Community Room, 570 Goddard Avenue in Ignacio, to discuss this Variance Application. The PC will make a recommendation to the Town Board (TB) at the next regularly scheduled TB Meeting on July 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Abel F Atencio Community Room, 570 Goddard Avenue in Ignacio. If you would like to comment on this Variance Application, you may submit written comment to Town of Ignacio, PO Box 459, Ignacio, CO 81137; you can also drop off your written comments at Town Hall, 540 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137. All written comments must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. You are welcome to attend either or both the PC and TB Meetings to make public comment in person during the Public Hearings.
Application Submitted on May 14, 2026
Published in the Durango Herald on June 12 and 26, 2026
Posted on the Property June 9, 2026
35316
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DURANGO LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing Upon the Application for a New Beer and Wine Liquor License Listed Below will be Held on TUESDAY, June 16, 2026, at the hour of 5:30 p.m., in a Hybrid Public Hearing format, before the Durango City Council.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public is invited to submit written testimony regarding this proposal. At said time and date All Parties in Interest Shall be Allowed to Offer Comment in Support of or in Opposition to the Granting of Said Application by Petitions, Written Comments, or Electronic contact from those who want their opinions considered in the City Council’s deliberations. Written comments must be received by noon on Monday June 15, 2026 in the City Clerk’s office, in the City Hall Drop Box, or via email to clerk@durangoCO.gov. Emails should contain the corresponding business name in the subject line, and hard copy submittals note business name on the envelope. The sender’s full name and address should be included for the record. Virtual meeting details, including virtual connection or telephone connection, will be available in the agenda published on the City Website, Public Meetings.
DURANGO BIKE PROJECT, LLC
d/b/a
Durango Bike Project
225 East 8th Avenue, Unit B
DURANGO, COLORADO
BEER & WINE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION DATE: MAY 4, 2026
Dated in Durango, Colorado this 6th Day of May 2026
BY ORDER OF THE DURANGO LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
/s/ Dana DeBolt
DEPUTY CLERK LICENSING
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
PUBLISH: Monday Edition – June 8th and 15th , 2026 in The Durango Herald
35379
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, June 16th, 2026, 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 June 16, 2026 for an ordinance for a zone change of 170 Metz Lane (Parcel No. 566515200132) for the proposed Eight on Metz Planned Development. The current zoning is Residential Medium and the requested zoning is Planned Development. The Community Development Commission reviewed the proposal during their ay 18, 2026 meeting and voted to recommend approval of the zone change.
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, June 15th, 2026, by the City Clerk’s office, 949 East 2nd 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 Community Development Department, 215 East 12th Street, or at 970-375-4850.
Dated in Durango, Colorado, this 3rd day of June, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE DURANGO CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Faye Harmer
City Clerk
Published in Durango Herald
Monday June 8 and 15, 2026
35381
ORDINANCE O-2026-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL # 5667-321-06-005 LOT 5 RIVERGATE SUBDIVISION AND THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY LAND ACQUISITION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Durango has adopted Ordinance O-2024-0028 authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #566732106004, Lot 4 of the Rivergate Subdivision, for purposes of future affordable housing development; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the acquisition of Lot 4, the City secured an option to purchase the adjacent Parcel #5667-321-06-005, Lot 5 of the Rivergate Subdivision (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Qualifications to identify a qualified development partner for the future development of Lot 4 and encouraged respondents to incorporate Lot 5 into a comprehensive development concept; and
WHEREAS, the City has selected a development partner and anticipates conveying both Lot 4 and the Property for the development of deed-restricted workforce housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Durango applied for and was awarded funding through the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (“CHFA”) Proposition 123 Land Banking Program in the amount of $1,550,000 for the acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of the Property will allow for the coordinated development of Lots 4 and 5, resulting in a more efficient site design and a greater number of deed-restricted workforce housing units; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition and intended use of the Property directly aligns with the City’s adopted housing and strategic planning goals, including increasing the supply of workforce housing.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DURANGO HEREBY ORDAINS THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL # 5667-321-06-005 LOT 5 RIVERGATE SUBDIVISION AND THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY LAND ACQUISITION DOCUMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
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-2026-XXXX was regularly introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Durango, Colorado on the 2nd day of June, 2026, 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 8th day of June, 2026, prior to its final consideration by the City Council.
/s/___________________
City Clerk
Published in Durango Herald
June 8 and 15, 2026
35383
ORDINANCE O-2026-XX
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING RESOLUTION R-2024-0069 APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY OF DURANGO’S CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Durango City Council (“Council”) is authorized by City Charter, Article IX, to grant, renew, alter, and enforce non-exclusive cable/franchise agreements for the use of public rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Franchisee”) currently holds a non-exclusive franchise to construct, operate, maintain, and provide cable/telecommunications services within the City of Durango; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. R-2024-0069, adopted on November 5, 2024, the Council approved the terms and conditions of a proposed renewal franchise agreement (“Franchise Agreement”), including changes to the term, franchise fees, performance standards, public, educational, and government (PEG) access provisions, customer service standards, insurance/security, and other terms; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee has met all requirements under the current franchise, and completion of negotiation of the renewal agreement satisfies applicable public hearing and procedural requirements; and
WHEREAS, Council desires to ratify Resolution No. R-2024-0069 and formally approve and adopt the Franchise Agreement in full.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DURANGO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Resolution No. R-2024-0069 approving the renewal terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Franchise Agreement is hereby ratified, confirmed, and adopted in all respects.
Section 2. The Franchise Agreement shall commence on the date of the Franchisee’s acceptance as required therein and shall continue for an initial term of ten (10) years, with renewal options as provided in the Agreement.
Section 3. The Franchise Agreement is subject to federal law, including the Cable Act; Colorado law; and municipal code. Franchisee’s use of public rights-of-way at all times shall comply with applicable City ordinances and permit processes.
Section 4. If any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares this ordinance to be severable and further declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one part be declared invalid.
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-2026-XX was regularly introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Durango, Colorado on the 2nd day of June, 2026, 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 8th day of June, 2026, prior to its final consideration by the City Council.
/s/_____________________
City Clerk
Published in Durango Herald
June 8 and 15, 2026
35385
NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS
The following permit has been approved with conditions as stated on the permit:
Project PL20260090, Crickett Construction, LLC Final Plan. Final Plan for a proposal to operate a traffic control company with commercial outdoor storage, convert existing garage to an office, existing pole barn will change use to commercial storage, relocate and replace existing residential manufactured home. APN 567309404001.
Project PL20250011, Messer Boundary Adjustment. Proposal to adjust a boundary pursuant to LUC Sec. 67-9. APN 567711200004, 567711200005
The approval of these applications 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
June 8, 2026
35389
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, July 7, 2026, during the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 949 Second Avenue. This is for the Vero Ridge Addition Annexation and Initial Zoning. The Vero Ridge Addition includes three properties totaling approximately 28 acres. The properties are addressed as 455, 541, and 589 High Llama Lane. The requested zoning is Residential Medium which aligns with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map. The Community Development Commission reviewed the proposal at its May 18, 2026 meeting and voted to recommend approval of the annexation request.
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, July 6th , 2026, by the City Clerk’s office, 949 East 2nd 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 Community Development Department, 215 East 12th St, or at 970-375-4850.
Dated in Durango, Colorado, this 3rd day of June, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE DURANGO CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Faye Harmer
City Clerk
PUBLISH: Monday June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2026 in The Durango Herald
35390
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, July 7, 2026, during the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 949 Second Avenue. This is for the consideration of a request by Galloway & Company, LLC to annex two parcels – 29026 and 29064 Highway 160. The two properties total 2.01 acres and the requested zoning is Commercial General, which aligns with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map. The Community Development Commission (CDC) reviewed the proposal at its May 18, 2026 meeting and voted to recommend approval the request.
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, July 6th , 2026, by the City Clerk’s office, 949 East 2nd 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 Community Development Department, 215 East 12th St, or at 970-375-4850.
Dated in Durango, Colorado, this 3rd day of June, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE DURANGO CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Faye Harmer
City Clerk
PUBLISH: Monday June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2026 in The Durango Herald
35391
LEGAL NOTICE
O-2026-0027
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, IN PERTINENT PART, THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 24 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES – ARTICLE III – PARKING ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATIONS – SECTION 24-65 Authority for immobilization and impoundment
O-2026-0028
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, IN PERTINENT PART, THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 24 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES – ARTICLE III – PARKING ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATIONS – SECTION 24-73 Presumption in reference to illegal parking
O-2026-0029
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 27, THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGNS.
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-2026- 0027, O-2026- 0028, O-2026- 0029 were regularly introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Durango, Colorado on the 19th day of May 2026, 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 25th day of May 2026, prior to its final consideration by the City Council
_______________________
City Clerk
I further certify that said Ordinance O-2026- 0027, O-2026- 0028, O-2026-0029 were duly adopted by the Durango City Council on the 2nd day of June 2026, and that in accordance with instructions received from the Durango City Council, said ordinance was published by title only in the Durango Herald on the 8th day of June 2026.
_______________________
City Clerk
Published in Durango Herald
June 8 and 15, 2026
35208
THE GOODS OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW ARE BEING STORED IN THE UNITS LISTED AT 1405 FLORIDA ROAD, DURANGO CO 81301. THEY WILL BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF IN A MANNER AS SEEN FIT AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON OR AFTER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 AT 10:00AM
H949 – CAROL YOUNG – 143 E 5TH AVE APT 12, DURANGO, CO 81301 – HOUSHOLD GOODS
C96 – TIMOTHY BASKIN – 1108 HWY NM574, AZTEC, NM 88741 – HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Published in Durango Herald
June 6 and 12, 2026
35375
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S (FINAL) SETTLEMENT
2024-0044 Animas River Trail Reconstruction Santa Rita to Double Tree Segment B
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that by June 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., all claims for final settlement must be submitted to the City of Durango, for and on account of the contract of said:
F &M Construction, for the furnishing, construction, 2024-0015- Animas River Trail Reconstruction Santa Rita to Double Tree Segment B
Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation that has an unpaid lien against said F&M Construction, 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, Purchasing Office, Ian Grammatica 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 F&M Construction, for the completing the construction of the Animas River Trail Reconstruction Santa Rita to Double Tree Segment B Project shall relieve the City of Durango from any and all liability for such claims.
City of Durango
State of Colorado
First Publication: June 5, 2026.
Second Publication: June 8, 2026.
Published in Durango Herald
35393
City of Durango, Colorado
Invitation For Bids
Sealed proposals for the 2026-0034 River Road Flushing Drainage Improvement Project Project #1191, will be received by the City of Durango until 3:00 PM (Local Time) on June 24, 2026. The City of Durango invites all interested and qualified persons or firms capable of providing the required services to submit bids for the River Road Flushing Drainage Project.
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 website: www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Click on “Vendor Registration” or “Vendor Login”, as applicable. Bidnet # 1-800-835-4603
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
June 5 & June 8, 2026.
35319
Case No. 26CV2017
Notice to Shane Tanner Hawkins, non-custodial parent.
Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:
Date: 6/25/2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: La Plata County District Court, 1060 E. 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
for the purpose of requesting a change of name for McKynlee Shane Hawkins to McKynlee Jade Chisum
At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.
To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.
Date: 6/1/26
/s/ Bailee Chisum
Published in Durango Herald
June 3, 5, 8, 2026
35212
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Julia Clayton Dodd, AKA Julia Dodd, AKA Julia C. Dodd, Deceased
Case Number 26PR2023
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 September 29, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Robert O. Hill
3300 S Clayton Blvd.
Englewood, CO 80113
Published in Durango Herald
May 29, June 5, 12, 2026
34851
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Owner: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (SUIT)
Utilities Division
PO Box 1137
16360 Highway 172
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-5500
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the SUIT Shoshone Waterline Replacement Project - Phase 2 will be received by the Owner at the offices of the SUIT Utilities Division, until 3:00 p.m. (M.D.S.T.), Thursday, July 2, 2026. The bids shall be reviewed privately, and all respondents shall be notified of the selected bidder within 10 days.
Description of Work: Project requires installation of ~3,000 linear feet of 8” potable water utility pipeline (bored and trenched), reconnection of seven (7) existing user water service lines, five (5) connections to existing watermains and two (2) existing fire hydrant reconnections. Site is to be seeded and restored to pre-construction condition.
Prospective BIDDERS are REQUIRED to attend the MANDATORY pre-bid meeting on Wednesday June 17th at 11:00 AM at the SUIT Utility office, located at 16360 Highway 172 Ignacio, CO 81137. Followed by a site walk through.
This Project is subject to Prevailing Wage Rates and associated compliance and reporting criteria. Minimum wage rates can be found at: Decision #CO20250003
Bidder Prequalification Requirements: Contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience. Bidder must provide five (5) examples of prior or current projects in which a similar scope of work was performed. Example projects should demonstrate experience with horizontal directional drilling projects exceeding 1,000 linear feet with medium diameter pipe 8 inch or larger. Preference will be given to contractors with experience working in rocky conditions. Contractor shall provide current polyethylene (HDPE) fusion certification documents from a reputable organization such as McElroy, ISCO, or Secor with bid proposal. Contractor shall ensure all fuses are data logged and submitted.
Bid Security: A Bid security, in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashiers Check or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the bid amount, must accompany each Bid.
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Performance and Payment Bonds as security for the faithful performance of the Contract.
Tribal Employment Rights Office
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has established a preference for contracting and subcontracting to certified Indian Owned Businesses (as defined in the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance included in this project manual). A bid preference of 5% will be given to any qualified Native American owned company. To receive this preference, Native American owned companies must be certified by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s TERO. Any Native American owned business not certified by the due date will not be given a preference. For more information and/or questions in regard to certification, contact the TERO office at (970) 563-0117 or refer to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s TERO website at https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/tero/.
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in the bid process and to accept the bids deemed, in the opinion of the Tribe, to be in the best interest of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following location:
GOFF ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC.
126 Rock Point Drive, Suite A, Durango, Colorado 81301.
(970) 247-1705
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Utilities Division
16360 Hwy 172, Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-5500
Deadline for questions is 5:00 PM MDST June 30th, 2026.
Questions and requests for information are only available be per email request to clamberson@goffengineering.com.
Published in the Durango Herald June 5th and 8th, 2026
35101
Public Notice – NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT – BID PACKAGE 08 – Riverview Elementary School
Notice is hereby given that Durango School District 9-R in the county of La Plata will on June 24, 2026 pay retainage to Nunn Construction, Inc. for BID PACKAGE 08 – Riverview Elementary 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 Nunn Construction, Inc. 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 retainage release, 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 Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, which statement must be filed on or before June 24, 2026. Retainage will be paid 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: May 22, 2026
Published in Durango Herald
May 22 and June 12, 2026
35102
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 June 24, 2026 pay partial retainage to Bryan Construction, Inc. for BID PACKAGE 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 Bryan Construction, Inc. 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 partial retainage release, 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 Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, which statement must be filed on or before June 24, 2026. Retainage will be paid 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: May 22, 2026
Published in Durango Herald
May 22 and June 12, 2026
35133
Public Notice – NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT – BID PACKAGE 09/CP02 – Escalante Middle School
Notice is hereby given that Durango School District 9-R in the county of La Plata will on June 24, 2026 pay retainage to FCI Constructors, Inc. for BID PACKAGE 09/CP02 – Escalante 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 FCI Constructors, Inc. 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 retainage release, 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 Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, which statement must be filed on or before June 24, 2026. Retainage will be paid 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: May 22, 2026
Published in Durango Herald
May 22 and June 12, 2026
34946
Municipal Court Judge Needed
The Town of Ignacio is seeking a Municipal Court Judge. This position is appointed by the Town Board. All applicants must submit a letter of interest and a resume that includes four references with current contact information to tdunton@townofignacio.com by close of business on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The Town is an equal opportunity employer.
Published in Durango Herald
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
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