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Survey shows high interest for outdoor patios, pedestrian mall in downtown Durango

Questionnaire received almost 1,000 responses in less than a month

February 5, 2022

Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

Business

Second Holiday Rewards Program in Durango billed as biggest yet

Business Improvement District tracked about $136,000 in local spending

December 30, 2021

Local News

Photos: Shoppers fill downtown Durango during Noel Nite

Zoe Handly, 12, left, Lucy Nass, 13, center, and Esmeralda Garcia, 12, talk to their friends while they sell baked…

December 4, 2021

Local News

Durango has few holiday traditions like Lorraine Taylor’s window painting

plans to call it quits in 2022 after 60 years of festive art

November 29, 2021

Local News

‘Singing with Santa’ returns to downtown Durango

Christmas tree lighting in Buckley Park to kick off the holiday season

November 16, 2021

Local News

Hundreds turn out to honor veterans at annual parade in Durango

Federal holiday is a chance to teach children about sacrifices made to protect freedoms, participants say

November 11, 2021

Local News

‘Shop Local for the Holidays’ replaces 2021 Noel Night in Durango

Promotion seeks to disperse foot traffic from one of busiest nights of the year

November 10, 2021

Local News

Bump-out season comes to an end; should outdoor seating become permanent in Durango?

Customers appreciate street-side dining, businesses say extra space is an economic boon

November 2, 2021

Local News

Halloween returns in Durango: Kids get candy, adults have their Zombie March

Trick-or-treating event typically draws about 1,000 participants

November 2, 2021

Local News

Durango code change snubs fossil fuels, ushers in electric vehicle chargers

stations, car dealerships and auto repair no longer allowed to develop downtown

October 22, 2021

Local News

Shoppers can earn $50 gift cards for patronizing north Main Avenue businesses

Program in its second year helps spur economic activity, benefits customers

October 12, 2021

Local News

Marchers rally to remove cartoonish depiction of Native American in Durango

100 participate in Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage

October 10, 2021

Local News

Hundreds participate in downtown Durango Women’s March

Activists advocate for reproductive rights, political engagement

October 4, 2021

Business

Kroegers Ace Hardware under new ownership

Expanded benefits for employees and a larger inventory are on the way

October 2, 2021

Local News

Photos: Crash at College and Main

A two-car crash Thursday evening at the intersection of Main Avenue and College Drive closed the intersection to through traffic…

September 17, 2021

Business

Drawn by outdoor rec, online firm opens first ‘outpost’ in Durango

Outdoorsy’s downtown shop seeks to increase brand awareness for its RV, camper, trailer rental website

August 8, 2021

Business

Store brings Yuletide cheer to downtown Durango 365 days a year

Ornaments can be personalized and some feature Colorado artists

August 1, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Downtown Ambassadors and a San Juan Brewfest update

Durango Business Improvement District started its Downtown Ambassador Program in summer 2016. Over the past six years, the program has…

July 30, 2021

Local News

Patrons cleared early Sunday from Durango tavern to prevent fighting

says he is working to clean up behavior at bar

July 27, 2021

Business

Twilight Toys sells handpicked items in Durango

store has locations downtown and at Purgatory Resort

July 5, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Summer events returning to Durango

Summer events are back and going strong. Here’s a rundown of three events to put on your calendar. First up…

July 3, 2021

Local News

Durango School District looks to sell historic building to fire department

high school would be remodeled; Big Picture High would be razed and replaced with bays for fire engines

June 29, 2021

Business

Honeymoon visit results in new ownership of Shirt Off My Back

owners intend to preserve business’ legacy

June 22, 2021