The six new pickleball courts were officially opened on Thursday, July 11, as part of the recently completed renovations at Schneider Park. The event was hosted by Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Schmidt, MSRLS, CPRE. Members of the city’s council, including Mayor Pro Tem Gilda Yazzie, councilor and former Mayor Melissa Youssef along with City Manager José R. Madrigal, ICMA-CM, and Assistant City Managers Bob Brammer and Erin Hyder joined in the fun. For more information on the amenities offered by our Parks and Receation Department please visit Durangoco.gov.
City of Durango
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The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization seeking inspired, creative individuals who are willing to embrace our values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, respect, innovation, and well-being. We support and challenge our employees to provide exceptional service that goes above and beyond our citizens’ expectations. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Durango, Colorado, is a diverse, multigenerational, and thriving community of approximately 19,000 neighbors. Residents value and enjoy our unique natural environment and benefit from the management of our city’s resources in a fiscally responsible, environmentally and socially sustainable manner. Our devoted workforce of over 400 employees comes together every day to meet the needs of our community through municipal service. Spanning 13 departments, our positions range from part-time and seasonal roles in our award-winning Parks and Recreation department to full-time positions in maintenance and skilled trades, as well as entry, mid, and senior-level positions in administration, finance, information technology, library sciences, public safety, transportation, engineering, public works, community development, and more. We believe in an inclusive workforce and welcome a diversity of thought, viewpoints, and experiences. Build your career with an engaged and collaborative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for our entire community. Apply today! To learn more about working for the City of Durango and what we can offer you, visit: https://www.durangoco.gov/195/Employee-Benefits.
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A big thank you to Senior Streets Operator Michael Nutt. Michael noticed a truck parked suspiciously on the grass near the Gaslight Theatre and reported it to dispatch. Thanks to his call, police officers quickly responded and apprehended the intoxicated driver who was also in possession of a prohibited weapon. #AboveAndBeyond #CityofDurango
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July is Parks and Recreation month, so we took a moment to see what people think of the various amenities offered by the city, starting with our fantastic recreation center. Be warned: you may suffer from cuteness overload after watching this video (how can you not say “Awww” after watching it?). For more information on the programs offered, please see https://lnkd.in/gN6MwSKw
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The City of Durango has officially taken ownership of Buckley Park after buying the land for $3 million from Durango School District 9R. The sale was finalized June 27. For more information: https://bit.ly/3VTTzRa
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Shoutout to Senior Lifeguard McKenna Armstrong with the Parks and Recreation Department! McKenna secured a Pay It Forward public health grant to offer free BIPOC swim lessons. Her senior thesis inspired this project, exploring how institutional racism and intergenerational trauma limit swim lesson access for minority populations, leading to higher drowning rates. Alongside other instructors, McKenna provided essential water safety skills to community members aged 18 months to 25 years, helping them gain confidence in and around water. #AboveAndBeyond #CityofDurango
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The City of Durango's Creative Economy Commission has approved funding for 15 local art projects worth $256,252 as part of the second round of Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture funding for 2024. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gEHm9jKT
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More than 50 people turned out Wednesday for the latest Engage Durango forum. The topic was whether a parking permit program was something residents were interested in for the streets just east of downtown. For the latest information on our Engage Durango projects and general city-related news and events, please visit Durangoco.gov
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At a special council meeting Tuesday, city staff presented the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which for the first time since 2018 had zero findings. The annual audit provides citizens, legislators, and others with the reasonable assurance they need that the city's financial assertions can be relied upon and that it is efficiently and effectively carrying out its responsibilities. “Each year just keeps getting better and better and better.” said Paul Kane, audit partner with the city's independent audit firm, Eide Bailly. “It’s been awesome to watch the growth of the accounting team.” For more information please see the agenda packet for Tuesday's meeting, https://lnkd.in/g7Zstbvv
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Excited to announce the launch of the City of Durango's Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Program. This program was built to ensure Durango has pathways to provide essential services for residents and helps local businesses grow and retain well-paying jobs, preventing the need for relocation. Check out the EDI at the link below. Thanks to the partner organizations that helped bring this program to life: Fort Lewis College, La Plata Economic Development Alliance, Region 9 Economic Development Dist. of SW Colorado, SOUTHWEST COLORADO ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEURS, Durango Chamber of Commerce - Colorado (Business Development | Networking | Leadership Growth)
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Residents were presented an initial overview on Thursday, June 13, of the ADA improvements proposed for north Main Avenue. For more information, go to engage.Durangoco.gov.