Tourism and leisure

Durango Chamber of Commerce to expand building

Organization launching capital campaign for a remodel, expansion

February 3, 2016

Durango economic numbers telling good story

BID tracks six statistics monthly: Durango Transit ridership; enplanements and deplanements at the Durango-La Plata County Airport; door counts at…

January 26, 2016

Local News

In Ouray, ice is hot

Weekend’s winter wonderland welcomed worldwide

January 14, 2016

Business

Friendly faces, business directory coming for downtown Durango, north Main Avenue

BID will be rolling out its Ambassador Program for downtown. The idea is to put friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming people downtown.…

January 5, 2016

Business

Country’s largest national parks hit visitation records

Another banner year expected in 2016

December 29, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Respect and appreciate the holiday traveler

After all, what is a vacation but a chance to break from the repetitive routine of our daily lives? Vacations…

December 22, 2015

Local News

Durango city sales and lodgers taxes see growth

spill did not deter tourists in October

December 16, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Holidays are hot in and around downtown

If you have not yet picked out your Christmas tree, consider taking a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow…

December 8, 2015

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

December 7, 2015

Local News

How tourism officials calculate Gold King Mine spill in ad dollars

news articles were instead advertisements, cost would have been $4 million

November 26, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Region enjoying the small catch but missing the big boat

These are wonderful types of visitors to host because they are here for fun and adventure. Whether we are teaching…

November 24, 2015

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport studies environmental impacts of expansion

Director discusses marketing, name change and passenger numbers

November 24, 2015

Local News

Silverton looks to diversify economy with new railroad

gone Silverton Northern could run again, but proposal steams D&SNG owner’s boilers

November 23, 2015

Local News

Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive

Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill

November 22, 2015

Local News

Durango Area Tourism Office facing budget cuts

Director says 2% lodgers tax is spread thin

November 11, 2015

Regional News

New national park marks development of nuclear bomb

Alamos, N.M., sites included

November 10, 2015

Local News

‘Today’ show weatherman Al Roker does his gig from Four Corners National Monument

Rokerthon 2 forecast from four states at once helps boost him toward spot in Guinness Book of World Records

November 9, 2015

Local News

Al Roker to broadcast live from Four Corners Monument on Nov. 9

‘TODAY’ host attempts fastest weather forecast

November 4, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Tourism pays its own way in county, Durango

As our needs and wants increase, so must revenue sources increase to meet those needs. The process forces us to…

November 3, 2015

Local News

Former La Plata County Sheriff takes town administration in Silverton

town administrator takes on divided town

November 1, 2015

Business

Study suggests ‘green’ vacations could hurt wildlife

This undated image provided by the New Mexico Tourism Department shows the Gila National Forest. Ecotourism projects that began in…

October 13, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Dynamics of legalized pot make it unlikely fodder for tourism marketing

In 2013, voters approved Proposition AA which allowed the state to collect excise and sales tax on marijuana. In 2014-2015…

October 13, 2015

Local News

Tipton questions Superfund status

Tipton A divide has emerged over the Superfund question, with some residents and officials of Silverton worried the listing would…

October 1, 2015

Local News

Economic future in flux after Gold King spill

officials speak at D.C. hearing

October 1, 2015