Tourism / Recreation

Local News

Purgatory in Durango celebrates its golden anniversary

an economic driver that changed the community

December 5, 2015

Local News

Colorado urges outdoor recreation over Black Friday shopping

Shopping substitute: Free entry to parks

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 tourism industry faces challenges

2015 strong, but the future looks uncertain

November 20, 2015

Local News

Oxbow Preserve in north Durango will temporarily close Dec. 1 amid damage concerns

councilors will weigh in on opening park

November 17, 2015

Local News

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

‘TODAY’ host attempts fastest weather forecast

November 4, 2015

Local News

Former La Plata County Sheriff takes town administration in Silverton

town administrator takes on divided town

November 1, 2015

Local News

Bill would measure economics of outdoor recreation

is to educate Congress on impact of industry

October 29, 2015

Local News

Teeing off on new greens at Hillcrest Golf Club

Renovations are the first since 1979

October 22, 2015

Local News

Durango lodgers tax declines in August

of Labor Day, rather than Gold King spill, could be to blame

October 17, 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

Durango airport sees dip in passengers

Director says demand still high, drop is not related to Gold King

October 2, 2015

Local News

Economic future in flux after Gold King spill

officials speak at D.C. hearing

October 1, 2015

Local News

City Parks and Rec nationally accredited

Taylor Dean, 7, gets a workout on the indoor climbing wall at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The city’s Parks…

September 22, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Guv taps biking to lead state’s tourism growth

Several Durango tourism leaders attended the Governors Tourism Conference this past week in Crested Butte, where the entire choir makes…

September 22, 2015

Local News

Durango’s Carrie Whitley honored for tourism efforts

Whitley Whitley has led the sales team at Durango’s premier attraction, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, for the…

September 21, 2015

Business

Tourism helps diversify economies in Indian Country

National tourism confab held in Ignacio

September 15, 2015

Local News

New option considered for Animas River Trail

Overpass or underpass likely part of southern alignment

September 12, 2015

Local News

Durango competes for Best Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Durango was in second place Wednesday in USA TODAY’s competition for Best Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts, which runs through Monday.…

September 9, 2015

Local News

Let’s stop to count our money

Percentages of homes worth $1 million or more, such as this house at 1237 East Third Ave., which sold for…

August 22, 2015

Local News

USA Today featuring Durango

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River are a couple of the attractions that put Durango in…

August 19, 2015

Local News

Mesa Verde releases fall schedule

The park will waive entrance fees Tuesday to celebrate the 99th birthday of the National Park Service. Wetherill Mesa will…

August 19, 2015

Local News

Rolling-stock heaven

“It was a dream to see it live,” said Klaus Keilich of Frankfurt, Germany, who came to Durango for the…

August 16, 2015

Local News

Retrieving Durango’s recreational reputation

The Animas River, seen Wednesday at the Ninth Street bridge, looks like it’s back to normal to the naked eye.…

August 13, 2015