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Parks

Durango recruits its next Parks and Recreation director

Kelly Schmidt brings 25 years of open space experience to the city

DATE: Jan 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A way to add 8,800 acres to Colorado State Parks without spending a dollar

As Wyoming plans to auction park land for at least $80 million, some call on the Colorado State Land Board to transfer 8,817 acres inside 13 state parks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

DATE: Dec 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Claus to visit Durango on Friday night for lighting of community tree

Event draws about 1,000 people for singing, shopping and hot chocolate

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economic outlook not good, say Durango residents in community survey

Questionnaire compares sentiments to other municipalities

DATE: Nov 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield voters reject sales tax increase

1% increase would have funded town parks; mayor ‘not surprised’ at the outcome

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings

Two 17-year-old suspects charged as adults

DATE: Nov 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield asks voters for 1-cent sales tax increase

Question goes to ballot Nov. 7, funding would be directed to parks

DATE: Oct 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Simple, eco-friendly ‘bioswales’ planned for Schneider Park

Green infrastructure prevents pollutants from entering waterways

DATE: Oct 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Survey of Durango’s public treescape will inform long-term plans for urban forest

Tree health, present and future shade and equitable distribution among factors under consideration

DATE: Oct 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain bikers celebrate ‘monumental’ opening of Durango Mesa Park demonstration trails

New connection from Horse Gulch trailhead just the beginning of ‘world-class’ athletic amenities, event spaces to come

DATE: Sep 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County will not move fairgrounds to Durango Mesa

Commissioners voted not to accept offer of 200 acres, citing projected $80 million cost

DATE: Sep 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves 1,928-acre annexation of Durango Mesa

Demonstration trails will open to public Sept. 28

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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