Durango Road Report for the Week of October 12th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of October 12th Roads: None. Sidewalks: Beginning on Tuesday, sidewalks along the south side of 8th Street between the Transit Center and the railroad tracks will be closed intermittently as crews work to improve the sidewalks. This may affect access to the Post Office, however the drive-thru lanes will remain open. Trail...
Community input sought at open session with the Fort Lewis College Presidential Search Committee
Image: Community input sought at open session with the Fort Lewis College Presidential Search Committee DURANGO – The Fort Lewis College Presidential Search Committee is looking for the community’s input as they begin the search for the next president of Fort Lewis College. All community members are invited to an open session to discuss their ideas and suggestions with members of the Search Committee as the...
City Hosts Focus Groups for Code Revision
Image:City Hosts Focus Groups for Code Revision Durango, CO – The City of Durango will be hosting public focus groups regarding the Land Use and Development Code Revision Tuesday October 13th through Thursday, October 15th. In addition, the public kickoff meeting for the code revision will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 5:00 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700...
8th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Begins
Image:8th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Begins Durango, CO – Beginning Tuesday, October 13th, FCI Constructors will be working to improve sidewalks on 8th Street from the Transit Center busway to Narrow Gauge Avenue as part of the Transit Center Sidewalk Reconstruction Project. Partial sidewalk closures will occur during the reconstruction, which is expected to be completed by November 6th. ...
Airport Passenger Traffic Continues Record Growth
Image:Airport Passenger Traffic Continues Record Growth Durango, CO – The Durango-La Plata County Airport continues its record growth in passenger traffic in contrast to the weak economy. 14,552 passengers boarded commercial airline flights at the Airport in September, a new record for the month and a 12.5-percent increase from September 2008. Departing passengers filled 85 percent of all available...
City of Durango Starts Automatic Meter
Image:City of Durango Starts Automatic Meter Reading Durango, CO – The City of Durango has started an AMR (Automated Meter Reading) project for the City’s water system. This change will allow the City to use low power radio, electronics and advanced battery technologies to automate the monthly water meter reading process. In addition to a more efficient and accurate meter readings, this system will...
Parents Night Out Friday
Image:Parents Night Out Friday Durango, CO – Don’t miss out on the next Parents Night Out this Friday, October 9th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parents Night Out, held at the Durango Recreation Center, offers this service for parents to drop off their children, ages 4-12 on specified Friday. Staff members will have a variety of activities planned as well as a snack and a...
City Offices Closed Friday for Furlough Day
Image:City Offices Closed Friday for Furlough Day Durango, CO – City administrative offices will be closed on Friday, October 9th for an employee furlough day. The following is the schedule for City services: City administrative offices will be closed (including offices at City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation) Recreation Center will be open regular hours (5:30 a.m. –...
The City’s New Multi Modal Master Plan Kicks off with Neighborhood Meetings
Image:The City’s New Multi Modal Master Plan Kicks off with Neighborhood Meetings Durango, CO – The City of Durango will begin the public process for the Multi Modal Master Plan with seven neighborhood meetings. At these meetings we will discuss the bicycle, pedestrian, and transit networks while focusing on issues related to the neighborhoods. We are looking for input on ways to improve the multi-modal...
The Real History of the Americas takes a different look at the Western world
The Real History of the Americas takes a different look at the Western world DURANGO – El Centro de Muchos Colores, Fort Lewis College’s Hispano resource center, proudly presents The Real History of the Americas program. The program runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2009, in the FLC Student Union, Vallecito Room (formerly the Memorial Student Lounge). The public is welcome at this free...
