Boulevard Neighborhood Association

Connecting Neighbors along Durango’s East Third Avenue, since 1984

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association (BNA) is a group of residents who come together to grow community and take action for Durango’s oldest residential neighborhood. We work to protect historic residential character, our schools, churches, and signature green amenities. We encourage civility and public safety, promote citizen participation, and educate and support neighbors in their desire to maintain quality of life within our City. We encourage you to learn more, and to join!

Since 1984… We Have a Plan!

  • Changes for the BNA

    Our community is stronger and healthier when we have real connections with those who live around us, and the BNA wants to help our neighborhood, not only protecting it by advocating for policies that reflect the historic and residential character, but also by facilitating neighborhood events like this summer’s ice cream social and luminarias at Christmas. 

    As is the case for many organizations, we are changing. Two of our five board members are leaving the board this fall, and we need to know if the neighborhood wants the BNA to continue. It requires more neighbors becoming involved in activities and volunteering for Board membership. Could that be you? Our annual meeting is on Sunday October 19th at 3:00 in the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall where we will discuss the BNA’s future and hold elections. If you have interest or want more information, please let any of the current board members know, or email the BNA at info@bnadgo.org

  • City Arbor Day Celebration

    The City held an Arbor Day Celebration at Mason Park on the morning of April 15. Five hawthorns were planted by the City forestry staff, representatives from the US Forest Service, and volunteers from Durango High School. As the trees grow, they will beautify the grassy berm beside the tennis court.

    Thank you to BNA members, friends, and neighbors in attendance.

    City Arborist Matt Besecker has the idea of making Mason Park into an arboretum. Recently, two larch trees were planted in the Park, so with the addition of the hawthorns, the idea is literally taking root. Beseeker also plans to remove six Siberian Elms from Mason Park, which would make the Park free of the invasive tree.

    The BNA is committed to help preserve, maintain, and renew the unique green spaces along the Boulevard, from the beautiful tree-lined median, to Mason Park, the crown jewel on Third Avenue. We are happy to support Matt and the City Forestry crews in the work they do, whenever possible.

  • Boulevard Home Histories

    The Spring Edition of the BNA Newsletter featured a history of the Amy Mansion, known and operating as Hood Mortuary. This beautiful dwelling was built over a span of years from 1882-1888. To learn more, and see the archive of other Home Histories along the boulevard, consider becoming a member of the BNA. For details and eligibility, see below.

  • Summer Ice Cream Social

    Our ice cream social on June 22nd was a great time for neighbors to come together to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Next up: The Annual Meeting Sunday October 19, 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church Hall.

Join the BNA:
We’d love to have you!

Lifetime Member $150

Annual Member $100

Friend $50 annually

Your participation in the Boulevard Neighborhood Association helps further our mission and vision.

  • Lifetime or Annual Membership

    Property owners on Third Avenue and within the BNA historic zone overlay are eligible for Full Membership. Members vote at annual meetings and are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. If a Member sells their Boulevard property, membership is commuted to level of Friend.

  • Membership as a Friend

    Residents and renters on Third Avenue (non-property owners) are eligible for Friend of the BNA Membership. Friends can participate by serving on an ad hoc committee of their interest. A residents of another Durango neighborhood may also join as Friend of the BNA.

    Dues or donations are tax deductible, consult your tax preparer/ professional.

How many fairy doors have you spotted along the Boulevard?

Do you have an item of interest you want to share? Whether you live on The Boulevard or in another Durango neighborhood, your ideas and concerns matter. We also appreciate photo submissions of neighborhood life on the Boulevard. Please send in .jpg form.