Durango Phone Directory

The Durango phone directory lists contact numbers for city hall, La Plata County offices, courts, and state agencies that serve the area. Durango sits in southwest Colorado with a population near 19,046. City Hall is at 949 E 2nd Ave, and the main line is 970-375-5000. La Plata County runs its offices from 1101 E 2nd Ave in Durango, since the city is the county seat. This page puts all those phone numbers in one spot so you can reach the right office on the first call. Whether you need to talk to the clerk, the court, the police, or a state agency, the contact info is here.

Durango City Hall Contacts

Durango City Hall is at 949 E 2nd Ave. The main phone number is 970-375-5000. Staff can take your call and route it to the right department. Most offices keep weekday hours, so plan to call between 8 AM and 5 PM. The City Clerk's Office handles records requests, meeting agendas, and public documents. That number is 970-375-5010.

If you want copies of city council minutes, contracts, or permits, the clerk is where to start. Durango also has a full staff directory on its website at durangoco.gov. The online directory lists each department with names, phone numbers, and email addresses. It is the quickest way to find a direct line for the person you need. The directory is searchable, so you can type in a department name or a person's name and get results fast.

City Hall is closed on weekends and most state holidays. Phone lines follow the same hours.

Durango Department Phone Numbers

Durango runs several departments that handle day-to-day city services. Each has its own phone line. The police department non-emergency number is 970-385-2900. Call 911 only for active emergencies. Durango Fire and Rescue can be reached at 970-382-6000 for questions about fire safety, permits, or inspections.

The city provides water and utility service to Durango residents through its own utility division. Billing and service questions go to the utility billing office at 970-375-4801. For new water or sewer connections, call the engineering division at 970-375-4810. Public works handles streets, snow removal, and infrastructure. Parks and recreation manages trails, programs, and city-owned open spaces. For building permits, zoning questions, or code enforcement, the community development department is the right contact.

The Durango Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and traffic cases. That court is at 949 E 2nd Ave, and the phone number is 970-375-5020. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This is separate from the La Plata County courts, which handle district and county-level cases.

La Plata County Services in Durango

County-level services for Durango go through La Plata County. The main county phone is 970-382-6200. La Plata County offices are at 1101 E 2nd Ave in Durango. Since Durango is the county seat, all major county departments have offices right in town. The full county directory is at lpcgov.org.

The La Plata County Clerk and Recorder at 970-382-6281 handles recorded documents, elections, and motor vehicle services. If you need to look up a property deed, file a document, or check on a title, this is the office to call. The clerk's address is 679 Turner Dr, Suite C, Durango, CO 81303. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, and Wednesday from 8 AM to 5:30 PM. The office is closed on Fridays. The assessor's office at 970-382-6221 handles property valuations and tax records. You can look up property data online through the La Plata County website, or call to ask about a specific parcel.

La Plata County also has an online records search tool at records.laplata.co.us. Basic lookups are free. For more detailed requests, call the clerk's office.

Court Contacts for Durango

Durango is in the 6th Judicial District. That district covers La Plata County along with several other counties in southwest Colorado. The La Plata County Courthouse at 1060 E 2nd Ave, Suite 106, handles both district and county court cases. The main court phone number is 970-247-2304. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The building itself stays open until 5 PM.

District court hears major civil cases, felonies, family law, and probate matters. County court takes on smaller claims, traffic offenses, and misdemeanors. Both operate from the same building in Durango. If you need to check on a case, ask about a hearing date, or get copies of court documents, call the court clerk at the main number. You can also search for Durango cases online through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. That tool lets you look up cases by name or case number for any court in the state.

Access to court records follows CJD 05-01, the Chief Justice Directive that sets rules on which records are public and which stay sealed. Most civil and criminal case files from Durango courts are open to the public. Juvenile cases, mental health records, and sealed files are restricted.

State Phone Numbers for Durango

Some services are handled at the state level. Durango residents use the same state contacts as the rest of Colorado. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and election oversight. The website has online tools for searching business entities, filing annual reports, and looking up registered agents.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Durango cases, you would call the local court at 970-247-2304, but the state line can help if you need general court info or are not sure which district handles your matter. The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 covers driver licenses and vehicle titles. The DMV website lets you renew online and check office locations. La Plata County handles plates, titles, and registration through its clerk and recorder office locally.

For professional license checks, DORA regulates licensed professionals across Colorado. The DORA license lookup tool lets you verify whether someone holds a current license in fields like medicine, real estate, contracting, and many others. It is free to search.

Durango Public Records Access

Colorado gives people the right to request public records under C.R.S. 24-72-201, the Colorado Open Records Act. This law applies to Durango city records, La Plata County files, and state documents. You can make a request by phone, email, or in writing. The office that holds the record must respond within three business days.

For Durango city records, call the City Clerk at 970-375-5010. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, inspection reports, and correspondence. The clerk can tell you if the record you want is available and what it costs to get a copy. Some records are posted on the Durango city website, so check there first. It might save you a call.

La Plata County records go through the Clerk and Recorder at 970-382-6281. Property records, recorded documents, and vital records are held at that office. Court records fall under a separate set of rules. C.R.S. 24-72-301 governs what court files the public can see. The CORA page on the Secretary of State's site explains the full process for making records requests in Colorado and outlines your rights as a requester.

Copy fees vary by office. Call first to ask about costs.

Colorado DMV Contact Directory

The Colorado DMV contact page is the main hub for driver and vehicle services that Durango residents need. It lists phone numbers, office locations, and online tools for renewals and title work.

From the DMV site, you can find the nearest office to Durango, check what documents to bring, and see current wait times. La Plata County operates a local motor vehicle office for plates and registration, but driver license services go through the state system. The statewide DMV phone number is (303) 205-5600. Online renewals are available for most license types, which can save Durango residents a trip to the office.

Colorado Open Records Search

The Colorado Open Records Act page on the Secretary of State's site explains how public records requests work in Colorado, including requests to Durango and La Plata County offices.

CORA gives anyone the right to ask for government records in Colorado. The law covers city, county, and state files. When you make a request, the office has three business days to respond. They can charge reasonable fees for copies. The CORA page lists the rules, your rights, and who to contact if a request gets denied. For Durango city records, the City Clerk at 970-375-5010 handles CORA requests. For county records, contact the La Plata County Clerk at 970-382-6281.

Durango Utility and Service Numbers

Durango residents get electric service from La Plata Electric Association, known as LPEA. The main number is 970-247-5786. LPEA is a member-owned cooperative that serves La Plata and Archuleta counties. Phone reps are available Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Emergency and automated services run 24 hours a day. LPEA's office is at 45 Stewart St in Durango.

The Durango Public Library is at 1900 E 3rd Ave. The phone number is 970-375-3380. The library offers free computer and internet access, which is useful for looking up phone numbers and public records online. Durango School District 9-R runs the local public schools. The district office is at 201 E 12th St, and the main number is 970-247-1418. The district website at durangoschools.org lists all schools with contact info.

Finding the Right Durango Number

There are a few ways to find the contact you need. The approach depends on whether you need a city, county, or state office.

For city services, start with the Durango city website. The staff directory page lists every department with phone numbers and emails. You can search by name or department. If you are not sure which office handles your question, call the main line at 970-375-5000 and ask to be transferred. Staff are used to routing calls and can get you to the right person fast. For county services like property records, the assessor, elections, or the sheriff, those go through La Plata County at 970-382-6200.

One thing that trips people up in Durango is the overlap between city and county offices. Both are in the same town, but they run on separate phone systems and handle different things. A call about a water bill goes to the city. A call about a property tax bill goes to the county assessor. A call about a court case goes to the 6th Judicial District. Knowing which level of government handles your issue saves time and keeps you from bouncing between offices.

Nearby Colorado Cities

Durango sits in a remote part of southwest Colorado, far from the Front Range metro area. Montrose is about 65 miles to the north, and Grand Junction about 175 miles north. Both are on the Western Slope with their own government contacts.