DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – After a 30-year agreement with La Plata County was terminated, the City of Durango has reached a new agreement with a different county to house inmates. The previous agreement allowed the city to house inmates who violated city codes in the La Plata County Jail. The county voted to terminate that agreement last year due to overcrowding, liability, and financial concerns.
Durango announced they reached an agreement with Archuleta County, which will house inmates in Pagosa Springs, an hour away. Archuleta County will retain housing discretion based on security, medical needs, and capacity, while the city is in charge of transportation to and from the jail. The new agreement is for two years and has an option to renew, but can be terminated with a two-week notice.