Resource Directory

A collection of documents and contacts for City of Durango departments and other local organizations.

  • City Council

    Durangogov.org/citycouncil

    Regular City Council meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Meetings may be attended in person at City Hall, 949 East 2nd Avenue, or virtually via Zoom. Study sessions are held in person and via Zoom. Audio recordings of study sessions are available by clicking on the "view media" link next to each meeting.

    Regular City Council meetings can be streamed online at DurangoGov.org/DGOV or Facebook.com/City of Durango.

  • City Manager

    970.375.5001

    José R. Madrigal is the City Manager for Durango, Colorado.

    His email is jose@durangoco.gov

  • Community Development

    970-375-4850

    Community Development is responsible for Historic Preservation, the Design Review Board, the Planning Commission, the URA, and more.

    Planning: planning@DurangoCO.gov

    Building Inspections 970.375.5010

  • Code Enforcement

    970.375.4930

    Code Enforcement addresses issues related to zoning regulations, right-of-way obstructions, animals (including bears), and garbage and junk.

  • Emergency Operations

    (970) 385-8700

    For emergency information, call the Emergency Operations Call Center.

  • Durango Fire Protection District

    970.382.6000

    DFPD provides services including suppression of building, wildland, and vehicle fires; emergency medical services/ambulance service, including patient transport; rescue (water, rope, vehicle); fire prevention; fire code enforcement; public education; and hazardous materials response.

  • Durango Police Department

    970.375.4700

    Use the online reporting service to report an incident such as Property Damage, Lost Property, Telephone Harassment, or Theft. For non-emergency reports, call dispatch at 970. 385.2900. For Emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

  • Animas Museum

    (970) 259-2402

    Housed in the 1904 Animas City School and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society, this charming local history museum offers in-person and online exhibits and programs.

  • Parks & Recreation

    970.375.7300

    Parks & Recreation manages trails and open space, Lake Nighthorse, the Community Recreation Center, Chapman Hill facilities, and Parks and Cemeteries.