Upcoming Candidate Events!

Come meet all the candidates at these upcoming events:

League of Women Voter's Debate
When? Thursday, March 19: 6pm - 8pm
Where? Council Chambers at City Hall

San Juan Citizens Alliance, Compañeros & Latina Initiative Forum
When? Monday, March 23: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where? The Lyceum, Center for SW Studies, Fort Lewis

Young Professionals of Durango Forum
When? Wednesday, March 25: 6 - 7:30pm
Where? The Lost Dog on Main Ave

Police are Busting!

Busting crime and also busting out of the seams. I just got a tour of the Durango police department from Detective Sean James. The building on the corner of 10th and 2nd Ave is staffed by the women and men who respond when we need it 24/7, and yet the building that it is the central hub of all these critical operations is also one of the city's oldest and in need most need of some serious renovations. Take for example the break room - a necessary component to step away from the madness and get a cup of coffee in between shifts. This is about a 10 x 10 area with a coffee pot, small table and 4 chairs, not to mention the crumbling ceiling and stained carpet. If that's not depressing, I don't know what is. It's not just amenities, it's critical evidence that is in danger of being compromised - small refrigerators packed with evidence samples in a hallway area leading up to an evidence room that is jam packed. Our new library is wonderful, but let's not forget about these guys!

I feel it's critical to keep these services downtown. I want to look at ways we can use space more efficiently...what are your thoughts?