La Plata County, north of U.S. 160
DurangoWest 2
357 homes in the ponderosas, 7 miles west of downtown. A metro district runs the water, sewer, roads, and open space. It is not an HOA.
- Homes
- 357
- West of downtown
- 7 mi
- Miles of trails
- 5–6
- Third Wednesday
- 5 p.m.
Where it sits
North of U.S. 160, about 7 miles west of downtown.
Marker is the subdivision. Courts are on Pine Ridge Loop. The playground is off Fir Drive. Open the map
From the district
All notices- 01Stage 2 water restrictionsOutside watering is down to two hours, one day a week. Sunday is off so the tanks can refill.Effective August 1, 2026Water
- 02Bears are in the neighborhoodThe ask is simple: don’t leave food out. Trash stays inside until the morning of pickup.Current district homepage noticeWildlife
- 03February 2026 e-newsThe board set its 2026 calendar, named officers, and restated the winter road rules.February 2026Meetings
On the ground
Trails, courts, a playground.
Greenbelt trails through the subdivision, a basketball court, and a playground off Fir Drive. The courts — basketball, and one tennis court also used for pickleball — are on Pine Ridge Loop.
Walk the listTrails
about 5–6 miles through district open space.
Basketball
On Pine Ridge Loop, with the tennis court.
Playground
Off Fir Drive. Picnic tables in a pavilion next to the play area.
Tennis / pickleball
One court on Pine Ridge Loop.
What the fee is for
- Drinking water, with 6,000 gallons inside the fee
- Sewer collection
- Wastewater treatment, shared plant with Durango West 1
- Roads, including snow plowing
- Open space, trails, and the recreation areas the district maintains
What it is not
- Covenant enforcement and architectural review
- Neighbor disputes
- Mailbox keys and postal problems
- Dog complaints — though you are asked to pick up waste
- Trash, recycling, and yard-waste hauling
- Residential fire mitigation on your own lot
- Water softeners