Durango contends with problematic city names Durango, Colorado Currently Fri 1% chance of precipitation ‘How do we approach this?’ By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 7:40 PM Durango contends with problematic city names The city of Durango is taking steps toward updating its naming and renaming policy for city assets. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Escuchar en Español: Loading the Español audio player... Some names used around the city of Durango might need to change with the times, according to City Council and staff members on Tuesday. Around the country, communities are saying the names of their lakes, museums, neighborhoods, schools and sports teams exclude and offend some community groups. Durango has been taking a second look at some of its own names. The city plans to update its naming policies, but exactly how to do that gets complicated.