Road Maintenance Overview​

• Durango West maintains approximately 2 miles of roads, including 13 cul-de-sacs.

• 1982: La Plata County transferred road maintenance responsibilities to Durango West 1 (DW1), resulting in a significant financial burden for the District.

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Maintenance Services Provided

• The District manages:

  • Pavement

  • Curbs & gutters

  • Storm drains

  • Potholes

  • Road signage

  • Speed bumps

  • Snow plowing

• All of these are funded through monthly District User fees paid by residents.

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Funding & Revenue Sources

• The District funds road maintenance through monthly District User fees paid by residents.

• State Highway User Funds provide a small percentage of expenses, based on gasoline taxes and a formula for each mile of road. This typically totals between $8,500 and $11,000 per year.

  • For perspective, snow plowing costs usually exceed this amount within 2-3 days during storms.

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Snow Plowing Budget

• The District budgets $30,000 per year for snow plowing, which covers approximately half of what it would cost to perform snow plowing in-house.

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Challenges & Future Plans

• Due to limited revenue, road maintenance is becoming increasingly challenging.

• The District is considering a road rehabilitation bond or loan in the near future.

• Voter approval will be required for any property tax debt or low-interest bonds used to fund road improvements.

• A new bond and/or special assessment is anticipated by 2027, as the Board reviews bids to determine the most affordable solution and how to spread this out for enough years to keep fees reasonable.