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!

  • Photo: Russ Kimble

    City Council Elections April 1

    The BNA held a forum March 9 for our neighbors and friends to meet candidates for the upcoming city council election.

    Current council members running for reelection Olivier Bosmans and Jessica Buell were joined by new candidates Chris Elias and Shirley Gonzales. Kip Kosos, another new candidate was unable to attend due to a personal conflict. 

    Approximately 35 neighbors attended and listened to hear candidates answer questions regarding issues pertinent to the neighborhood and city, such as the upcoming sales tax extension, affordable housing and living wages, transparency and communication, and resolving good will with other governmental agencies. 

    After the question portion of the meeting, the candidates were available to meet individually and answer questions regarding their positions. 

    The BNA board received several positive comments from members in appreciation of this opportunity to learn more about the candidates. We encourage all to become involved in public processes in our community, and to vote in the city council election. Ballots are mailed on March 17, and Election Day is Tuesday April 1.

  • City Arbor Day Celebration

    The City invites the BNA to participate in an Arbor Day Celebration at Mason Park, April 15 at 10am. Five hawthorns will be planted on the grassy berm beside the tennis court.

    City Arborist Matt Besecker has an 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 on its way. Beseeker also plans to remove six Siberian Elms from Mason Park, which would make the Park free of the invasive tree.

    We hope to see you on April 15 at Mason!

  • Malfunction Junction

    Plans for a roundabout at Malfunction Junction is officially on pause. Regarding the MidTown Safety and Connectivity project, the City website currently states: “Due to design constraints, cost, and public feedback, the design of the Florida, 15th, and 3rd intersection has been removed from this project scope. The separate intersection design is not currently funded and will be designed separate of this project in the future with a to be determined timeline.” Attention and energy might now be focused on the Speed Management plan, a project important to the Boulevard as well. Learn more here.

  • Boulevard Home Histories

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.