Tourism and leisure

Local News

Should Durango increase lodgers tax to support winter economy?

Council considers 3% hike for April ballot

October 28, 2020

Local News

A starring role for Southwest Colorado on ‘Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley’

The CBS show, which has been on the air since 1979, historically ends with its “Moment in Nature” segment, featuring…

October 19, 2020

The Tourism Effect

Tourism’s economic impact sans extra visitors

Durango has been faring better than most destinations. Our outdoor recreation opportunities, remote location and mandatory mask order have made…

October 17, 2020

Local News

Photos: Durango train races to fix bridge at Elk Creek

Railroad hopes to have repairs completed by end of fall

October 2, 2020

Local News

End date set for bump-outs, but they will return

Outdoor patios to come down Nov. 2; could be back as soon as April

September 25, 2020

The Tourism Effect

Why join Visit Durango’s Board of Directors?

The Visit Durango Board of Directors is organized by sector to ensure all categories of La Plata County’s tourism industry…

September 19, 2020

Local News

Primus restaurant to reopen after dealing with flood

Father’s Day deluge destroyed floors, ceiling, walls and hardwood

September 14, 2020

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport numbers down from 2019

Despite decreases, area benefits from relative strength of air travel to Rocky Mountains

September 13, 2020

Local News

Durango businesses report some wins despite COVID-19 restrictions

slow June, summer sales appear to be on an upswing

September 5, 2020

The Tourism Effect

The uncertain future of the events industry

We have all felt the surreal experience of connecting with total strangers in a crowd. Maybe it was a stadium-wide…

August 22, 2020

Local News

Visit Durango seeks board members

1 seat open, 2 will vacate at end of year

August 11, 2020

Business

Durango’s boutique inns evolve

Rochester Hotel and Leland House adapt to meet COVID challenges

August 9, 2020

Local News

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

August 8, 2020

Business

Busy summer is pulling Colorado’s resort communities out of coronavirus downturn

Resorts communities got creative this summer with open main streets and socially-distanced events

July 30, 2020

Local News

How are local ski areas preparing for uncertain future in public health?

Creek asks customers what precautions they expect this season

July 29, 2020

Local News

What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?

technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from

July 28, 2020

The Tourism Effect

Global tourism impacts and creating the new normal

Theresa Gravendu1-i-syn The multi-day event brings together over 1,600 travel and tourism leaders from around the globe to learn and…

July 25, 2020

Local News

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

cancellations give way to growth in recreational vehicle industry

July 21, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico spends $66,000 asking neighboring states to wear a mask

Advertisements target big cities in Arizona and Texas, with increasing COVID cases

July 12, 2020

Local News

New RV park approved south of Durango

Project will allow family’s ranching business to continue, land agent says

July 11, 2020

Local News

Survey asks residents how they feel about tourism impacts

Pandemic a chance to question what sustainable, responsible visitation looks like

July 7, 2020

The Tourism Effect

What does responsible tourism mean to you?

The destination management and marketing industry is now rightly focused on responsible tourism. Have you ever read this column and…

June 27, 2020

Local News

Planning Commission allows hot springs to stay open until 10 p.m.

staff revises conditions of approval; panel extends hours

June 26, 2020

Business

Purgatory gears up for summer and COVID-19

will look a little different to protect against the bug

June 21, 2020