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Kayak seeks rightful human.On Friday, Durango Police officers located a recreational kayak that may have been stolen.Unf...
06/01/2026

Kayak seeks rightful human.

On Friday, Durango Police officers located a recreational kayak that may have been stolen.

Unfortunately, the kayak did not bring ID and has been uncooperative during questioning, so we’re asking for the public’s help getting it back to its rightful owner.

To protect the ownership verification process, we are withholding specific identifying details. If this may be yours, please contact the Durango Police Department and be prepared to provide proof of ownership, such as the serial number, photos, purchase information, or details about when and where it went missing.

Contact 970-375-4700 Ref: P26-19410

05/29/2026

A rattlesnake bite is serious, but it is not automatically a death sentence. The key is to stay calm and get help fast.

If you or your dog is bitten, DO NOT:
• Try to suck out the venom
• Put ice on the bite
• Cut over the fang marks
• Use a tight band or tourniquet

Instead:
• Keep the person or dog calm and still
• Remove tight clothing, jewelry, collars, leashes, or harnesses near the bite area
• Keep the bite area clean
• Get to a veterinary office or hospital as soon as possible

For dogs, call your vet or an emergency vet right away and let them know you are coming in for a possible snake bite.

For people, seek medical care immediately.

Stay aware. Watch where you step. Watch where your dog sniffs. Give rattlesnakes space.

🚗 Vehicle thefts are up in Durango — and many are preventable.So far in 2026, Durango has had 23 stolen vehicles reporte...
05/28/2026

🚗 Vehicle thefts are up in Durango — and many are preventable.
So far in 2026, Durango has had 23 stolen vehicles reported, compared to 16 this time last year. April rose from 2 to 7, and May is already at 7.
Many cases involved unlocked vehicles or keys left inside.
Help prevent auto theft:
🔒 Lock it
🔑 Take your keys
👀 Hide valuables
💡 Park in well-lit areas
📞 Report suspicious activity
DPD has about 30 free steering wheel locks while supplies last. Stop by and pick one up.

05/26/2026

The singing may be optional.
The first aid skills are not.
Join Ranger Tosh for the next Ranger Series class on Outdoor First Aid.

This free class covers basic splinting and bandaging in outdoor environments, and it’s a must for anyone who hikes, camps, bikes, fishes, or spends time outdoors.

Thursday, May 28
5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Durango Rec Center
Free and open to all ages.

Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Come learn how to be better prepared when the unexpected happens outdoors.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Durango Police Department lobby will be closed today, Monday, May 25, and will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26, during regular business hours.

As always, officers remain on duty. For emergencies, call 911.

We wish our community a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

05/22/2026
05/22/2026

NO OPEN FIRES IN DURANGO CITY LIMITS.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin May 22.

Current conditions support easy ignition and rapid fire spread. One illegal fire can become a major emergency.

Inside the City of Durango, officers may use Municipal Code Section 18-34, Prohibited Acts, including subsection 18-34(q), which prohibits open fires in parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities except in locations and receptacles specifically designed for that purpose.

This means:

No campfires.
No warming fires.
No cooking fires at camps.
No portable gas stoves at camps.
No open-flame cooking devices in public recreational areas.
No open flames in parks, trails, river access areas, playgrounds, or recreational spaces.

If you see smoke, an active fire, or someone trying to start a fire inside city limits, call 911 immediately.

Do not wait.
Do not confront them.
Call 911.

05/20/2026

Do not be Mango.

Random berries are not trail snacks.

Join Ranger Tosh and Ranger Mango for the next Ranger Series class on Edible Plants of the Southwest.

You’ll learn which plants may be safe to identify, which plants to avoid, and why guessing in the wilderness is a terrible plan.

This class is free and open to all ages.

Thursday, May 21
5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Durango Parks and Recreation Center

Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Please do not bring unidentified berries.

The Durango Police Department lobby will be closed Tuesday, May 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a City employee eve...
05/19/2026

The Durango Police Department lobby will be closed Tuesday, May 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a City employee event.

The lobby will reopen at 2:30 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding.

Address

990 East Second Avenue
Durango, CO
81301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19703852900

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