Durango-La Plata County Airport

Aerospace

Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round

Company cites strong investor demand for exceeding goal

February 24, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Sky Dine to take over concessions at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Five-year deal includes option to extend contract

January 30, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024

More seats, lower prices and greater convenience driving passenger decisions

January 25, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Winter storm could bring heavy snow to San Juan Mountains

Travel expected to be hazardous Friday night into Saturday

January 22, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service

Councilors approve discretionary lodgers tax projects

January 13, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026

Flock cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar

January 9, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline

December 10, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights

December 9, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all

Kiosks, lots and terminals quiet day before Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport to increase parking rates for travelers, aircrew

Temporary holiday surge and permanent rise in 2026 expected

October 31, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Aero and aviation sport

Durango High School student takes flight in new aviation course

DHS class prepares high schoolers for FAA written test

October 22, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

United Airlines to extend nonstop service to Houston at Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2026

Direct flights to run daily for extra month next year, says city

October 1, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

August 13, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Direct flights from Durango to L.A. end with a contest

Durango man surprises girlfriend with return trip to California

August 20, 2016 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter