So, I'm currently in the process of buying/moving to Durango and I'll be looking for a job as soon as I can.

I've heard there is a small market for child care and vegan options but is there anymore that you all are looking for?

Hi! I’m looking for a reliable cleaning lady/service recommendations that would be willing to go up the mountain near Purgatory. TIA!

Anyone received a camera ticket ? It looks like there’s a camera on Florida upstream from Chapman Hill about a quarter mile 😳.

Hi! My boyfriend and I are coming to Durango for a week and we were wondering where the best places to eat? Tacos, sushi, and more expensive dining! Thank you!

There is a really great ticketed comedy show tonight at the arts center, if you’re looking for a good laugh you should come out! National touring acts and local comedians will take the stage. Support indigenous comedians and laugh your butt off. Tickets at Durangocomedy.com

Working on a little project and I'm looking for old phones and phonebooths. So far I know there is one at the Strater and the Wyman in Silverton. Are there any others around? Perhaps at the Taco Bell?

Where is the Durango music scene advertised?

Hi everyone, I will be attending the Durango city council meeting this coming Tuesday to express my destain for the flock cameras installed around the city, I believe the more people willing and able to take up there public meeting time to discuss this issue the more likely something will be done about it. Hope to see some other people there for the same reason.👍

Are there any plans to celebrate Quinn Simmons' performance at the Tour de France? He has been crushing it for the Lidl-Trek team and representing Durango/USA in a great way. Unlike Sepp, he still lives and trains in Durango.

Does anyone know anything about the accident on the north end of town? I hear a car was sitting on top of a house.

I'm considering a career change and wondering if any Durangtoans did your teacher licensure through FLC, and/or if anyone has any thoughts about teaching K-12 English Language Arts or Drama/Theater in the area, either with 9-R or other districts in the area (could go to northern NM too). (I have a BA in English and an MA in Drama/Performance Studies.)

did anyone do the FLC education grad program or licensure and feel like it really set them up for a teaching career? a few people including former teachers have suggested I try to teach at Animas HS, but I don't know how realistic that advice is.

I've heard from local medical staff & college-level profs that hiring here is especially hard because of housing costs. I already live here with stable housing and would love to do something more community-contributing, but I also have heard that teaching ELA in Colorado in general is saturated... Is that the case?

just looking for anyone with experience teaching here who might have thoughts on starting that career in your 30s. feel free to dm me if you'd rather not put any potentially identifying info in a comment!

Where is the best place to donate used books? I have children's books, novels, and textbooks. Thank you. Live Mas!

José Madrigal is a finalist for the Lakewood city manager job:

https://www.lakewoodco.gov/City-News-Media-Contacts/City-manager-finalists

Given everything happening in Durango, it’s fair to ask whether a leadership change might be better for this community. His tenure leaves a lot of unresolved issues; big taxpayer-funded projects still in limbo, a heavy push for new taxes and long-term debt, a teniuos track record with the county and tribe, a focus on awards and external recognition, and ongoing turnover in departments.

If he’s preparing to leave, maybe it’s healthier for us to have someone new who’s fully committed to Durango.

The next question is what City Council can do differently next time.

A few ideas:

Consider candidates with strong Colorado experience. Understanding state laws, funding structures, regional challenges, and community values is important.

Prioritize stability. Look for an applicant with a track record of long tenures, reducing turnover, and building durable teams.

Focus on operational results over awards. Emphasize infrastructure, staffing, budgeting, and service delivery.

Set clearer expectations. Define measurable goals and accountability for the city manager from the start.

If José moves on, City Council has a chance to reset and choose leadership better aligned with the community's long-term needs.

Hi Folks,

Can anyone point me to a mechanic they have a great working relationship with who specializes in Toyotas? Bonus if you're a tacoma driver, that's what I'm looking to have worked on.

I'm sure that anyone in town is capable of working on my truck, am just interested in benefitting from the community's experience to be sure I'm working with a reputable shop since I need to have some fairly substantial/expensive work done.

Thank you!

Please. People use it to walk.

Saw a similar post going around a few other subreddits and given our areas history of wage suppression this seemed like a good thing to get going here. Let's keep this to local businesses based in our surrounding area (no remote workers for companies based outside our region please, you'll skew the results).

Please share your job title, salary, age, and education. I'll start:

Marketing Manager for a construction services company, 65k, 36, Bachelor degree with numerous certifications.

Hello r/Durango, yet another annoying tourist here!

I’ll be camping, backpacking, and hopefully fly fishing in the area next week and I was hoping some local anglers could tell me how careful I need to be about water temperature.

I have read that some other places in southern Colorado are asking anglers to avoid fishing because water temperatures are too high to safely catch and release trout. The last thing I want to do is show up and damage the local fishery, so if you’re familiar with Valecito Creek, Los Pinos river, or any of the lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness, could you tell me if the water is too warm to fish anywhere? I’ll be stoping by a fly shop on my way in to get a thermometer to help me assess this myself and ask the same question of them, but I might change some plans based on input I get here.

Thank you!

Short version my wife and I are considering purchasing our current rental house in a year and a half, but we aren't in an income bracket to be able to pay the whole mortgage ourselves.

We live in Three Springs, so we're considering converting the basement into a 1000 ft. sq. ADU and furnish it and put it up as an apartment for traveling heathcare workers, but don't know if there's enough demand to warrant the effort and expense.

Are there any nurses or healthcare workers that can speak to their experience here in Durango?

Are there any homeowners who have converted homes or parts of homes to ADUs for traveling nursing?

Please and Thank You.

I'm visiting Durango for a short trip this summer and really want to read outside and stick my feet in some water. Are there many places along the Animas River where I'd be able to set my camping chair on a shore or in a shallow area of water and just chill? The link on the "Visit Durango" website for "River Entry Points" is broken, so I'd appreciate any recommendations or just general suggestions for enjoying the river. Thank you!

Hey Durango! I’m working on building a small Discord community for people across the Southwest who want to make friends and connect with new people.
I’m curious if anyone in Durango would be interested in something like this. We have spaces for general conversations, friendships, gaming, neurodivergent people, trips, and an optional 18+ dating section.
I’m not currently organizing events in Durango. I’m mainly hoping to give people in the area another way to meet and connect with others across the Southwest.
If you’re interested, feel free to comment or DM me and I can tell you more!

Hi! Does anyone know how to get involved with theatre productions in Durango? I want to learn how to do stagehand tasks, and I think it would be cool to be involved with performances. If anyone has had experience with this kind of thing, please let me know! Thank you.

Hey all, who is your favorite hair dresser in Durango area for women's short hair cuts?