The Durango City Council is spearheading the creation of a new Municipal Education Council. This initiative addresses the identified need to improve communication regarding educational processes, incorporate new voices—particularly those of children and adolescents—and strengthen participatory structures that are more stable, inclusive, and effective in meeting the municipality’s current educational challenges. To this end, a […]
Rains cause minimal absenteeism and only roof leaks in La Laguna de Durango schools.
Educational institutions in the Durango Lagunera region experienced minor absenteeism and some infrastructure damage last Monday due to rainfall. Regarding absenteeism, Ulises Adame de León, head of the Undersecretariat of Education, stated that the absence rate was below 10%—primarily at the preschool level—driven by parents’ concerns that conditions might worsen as the day progressed. “Whenever […]
Blow to crime in Durango: Federal forces seize arsenal and powerful explosives during raids.
In a major operation against organized crime, Mexico’s Federal Security Cabinet reported the success of several raids and search warrants that resulted in the seizure of a significant arsenal and high-impact explosive materials in the state of Durango. These actions were the result of strategic coordination among the Mexican Army, the National Guard, the Navy, […]
Do you owe fees for registration renewal and new license plates in Durango? Here is how to pay online and take advantage of the discounts announced in June 2026.
The governor of the state of Durango, Esteban Villegas Villarreal, announced a special promotion to allow all residents to catch up on their vehicle registration plate payments. During a public event, the Durango governor stated that he would instruct the Revenue Collection Department to eliminate all surcharges applied to individuals who do not have current […]
Durango will plant 46 new trees on Zumar Kalea.
Due to the progressive deterioration of most trees in the Zumar Kalea median strip and the resulting increased risk to the public, the Durango City Council will fell 24 trees and plant 46 new ones, adhering to technical criteria established by specialists to ensure healthy, sustainable growth. The project has a budget of €158,980. Developed […]
Profepa seizes over 200 tons of charcoal and shuts down company in Durango.
Mexico’s Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) seized 223,280 kilograms of charcoal and imposed closures on two establishments in Durango after detecting irregular forestry exploitation and the discharge of contaminated wastewater containing hazardous residues into the municipal drainage system. Both actions, carried out between June 3 and June 4, stemmed from citizen complaints and led […]
Durango charts its course for the future: announces over one billion pesos in public works and investment.
Durango’s long-term commitment is already translating into construction projects, investments, and strategic initiatives. During the presentation of the “Durango 2050 Vision,” Governor Esteban Villegas Villarreal and Mayor Toño Ochoa highlighted that the goal is to lay the groundwork for the state’s development through infrastructure, business attraction, and improvements to essential services. A central pillar of […]
Army confirms massive seizure in Durango, including all these weapons and over 36,000 rounds of ammunition.
Personnel from the National Guard (GN) and the Mexican Army seized a significant arsenal, drugs, vehicles, and tactical equipment during an operation in the state of Durango. According to information released by authorities, the seized items included a Barrett rifle, eight machine guns, 22 long guns, three handguns, two grenade launchers, and a grenade launcher […]
Temperatures hitting 40°C are back! Forecast for Coahuila and Durango this Wednesday.
The weather in Coahuila and Durango will be marked by significant contrasts this Tuesday. While much of Coahuila will continue under very high temperatures and clear skies, in Durango’s capital a day with more cloud cover and less heat is expected. According to current weather forecasts, the heat wave affecting the northern part of the […]
Military personnel seize explosives at a home in Durango.
Federal agents conducted a raid on a property in the city of Durango, seizing dozens of homemade explosive devices and chemical materials allegedly used in their manufacture, the Mexican government’s Security Cabinet reported on Tuesday. According to the official report, the operation involved personnel from the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the Secretariat of Security […]