Downtown Durango

Downtown and the North Main District

Walsworthdu1-i-syn The Durango Business Improvement District is working on many projects for downtown and North Main District businesses. Here is…

March 8, 2026 • Tim Walsworth — Durango Business Improvement District

Business (general)

Starlight Lounge closes after 20 years on Main Avenue in Durango

‘It was time,’ longtime owner says

March 7, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River Trail

Residents celebrate Durango’s Camino Crossing ‘kickoff’ with brews and tunes at Powerhouse

Designs are 30% completed, construction anticipated for 2029

February 14, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Downtown Durango

Snowdown is over, now what?

Walsworthdu1-i-syn Snowdown is now complete, so what’s next? I personally loved Snowdown this year! I scored Follies and Fashion Do’s…

February 8, 2026 • Tim Walsworth — Durango Business Improvement District

Downtown Durango

What’s up with Snowdown

Walsworthdu1-i-syn Snowdown is upon us once again, for the 47th year. The annual cabin fever reliever bills itself as Colorado’s…

January 11, 2026 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Construction and property

600 block of Main Avenue in Durango closes to vehicle traffic for waterline work Monday

The block will reopen at night, construction expected to last nine days

January 10, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

December 18, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Arts (general)

Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene

‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says

December 17, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Zia Fadil and Rebekah Quayle have their picture taken with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as…

December 6, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Business Improvement District

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Santa Claus arrives Friday during the Singing with Santa event at Buckley Park before making his way to the stage…

November 29, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Downtown Durango

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future

November 27, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Durango’s Next Step costs ever present on residents’ minds

Public works says combining utility, streetscape projects is financially strategic

November 11, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

Singing with Santa: Holiday history

Walsworthdu1-i-syn The Durango Business Improvement District is honored to hold the Singing with Santa event, which is always held on…

November 9, 2025 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Cycling

Parade-goers ride through downtown Durango alongside homegrown legends

Massive turnout celebrates city’s successful bid to host 2030 mountain bike championships

September 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Caver Jewelry helps Durangoans keep a piece of home close to their chests

Main Avenue shop features local mountain ranges

September 18, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Contests

‘Ghost signs’ haunt downtown Durango

Historical advertisements offer a glimpse into the city’s past

September 8, 2025 • Christian Burney, Herald Staff Writer and Nathan Metcalf, Special to the Herald

Downtown Durango

Photo: Stella stays cool with spritz from spray bottle

Ana Pacheco keeps Stella, her 5-year-old Great Dane, cool Monday on Main Avenue with a spray bottle. Pacheco and Stella…

August 18, 2025 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Main Avenue bids goodbye to Tucson’s Barber and Styling

‘Town icon’ Amador Tucson entering retirement after 51 years in business

August 11, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer