Public Works Director Announces Retirement

Durango, CO: After 29 and ½ years with the City, Public Works Director Otha (Jack) Rogers has announced his retirement effective March 1st. Rogers has been active in many projects that all city residents, businesses, and visitors benefit from, including improving our water and wastewater systems, protecting the city’s water rights, acquiring new water rights, supervising countless public improvement projects and directing the Public Works Department.

“Jack has witnessed the modernization of the City from slide rules to GPS, commented City Manager Ron LeBlanc. “His knowledge of the City’s infrastructure is unparalleled and will be difficult to replace. We wish him the very best in his retirement.”