Tourism / Recreation

Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry

In the era of fake news and conspiracy theories running amok, Durango’s tourism industry is not immune to myths, rumors…

July 24, 2021

Bayfield

Tourists flock to Durango ahead of Fourth of July holiday

City’s pandemic recovery on target

July 3, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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The Tourism Effect

Visit Durango leadership defines new direction

On June 14, Visit Durango’s 14-member board of directors and staff gathered in the Oak Room at the Strater Hotel…

June 26, 2021

Local News

Lift maintenance at Purgatory Resort prompts vehicle shuttles for bike park

Village Express waiting on parts from Europe

June 16, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road

failed to negotiate a corner on narrow alpine road

June 15, 2021 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

Ride the Rockies arrives in Cortez

Cyclists and support crews will camp in Parque de Vida, shop in host towns

June 14, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Business

Mountain towns prepare for large crowds as summer sports and outdoor recreation festivals return

A cyclist rides up Hwy. 6 to Loveland Pass on Sept. 15, 2020. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Visitation to Colorado’s…

June 9, 2021 • Sarah Mulholland — Colorado Public Radio

Durango BMX

Durango hosts youth BMX cyclists

200 riders participate in state BMX qualifier in Cundiff Park

June 6, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co

Racing your wristwatch: Train will be missing from this year’s IHBC

Citizens Tour will head to Silverton without an iron horse

May 28, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

ColoradoSun.com

Vanlife booms as housing costs climb, remote work catches on

of Colorado companies report brisk sales

May 21, 2021 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic sees slow registration

director blames COVID-19 fears, smaller event and people waiting for 50th anniversary

May 21, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango city officials

Durango’s 35 parks that ‘make life better’

A guide to the city’s valued green spaces

May 6, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

May 1, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

Bayfield

Vallecito Marina did just fine in 2020. What will this summer bring?

COVID-19 pandemic brought more business to lake community north of Durango

April 30, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

ColoradoSun.com

Colorado mountain towns rebound – and then some – from coronavirus

Despite grim projections, many communities saw waves of in-state visitors

April 10, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

Arts (general)

Durango business leaders back lodgers tax support committee

paid for ads, yard signs and legal counsel

April 3, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado

Charles E. Bradshaw saw a family friendly attraction in historic railway’s future

March 29, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango City Council

Will Durangoans pass a lodgers tax increase?

pros and cons of seeking more revenue from hotel stays

March 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Ballot initiatives

Durango groups call lodgers tax a ‘landmark effort’

Behind-the-scenes collaboration gets measure on the ballot

March 21, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business Improvement District

‘Mask marshals’ bring Old West and COVID-19 awareness to Durango

use historical themes in educational outreach to tourists

March 15, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Train lovers rejoice: Durango railroad will resume trips to Silverton

passenger run to reach historic mining town was in October 2019

March 8, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tourism 2020: Not great, but Southwest Colorado dodged a bullet

late summer helps ease the pain from spring

March 7, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango city officials

Lodgers tax comes up big in La Plata County, despite pandemic

Significant increase driven by tourism during pandemic

February 28, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Main lift at Purgatory Resort resumes service after chair-spacing problem

area worked with six-pack’s maker to resolve problem, which began Monday

February 17, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer