Tourism / Recreation

Local News

Vallecito marina reopens after legal dispute reaches resolution

management contract aims to fix former noncompliance

May 6, 2020

Local News

BLM considers multiyear effort to mitigate for fire around Durango

more severe wildfires in recent years, agency wants to protect communities

April 16, 2020

Local News

Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives

Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts

April 15, 2020

Local News

After nearly 60 years, the Henry Strater Theatre closes

owner terminates lease at popular event space

April 14, 2020

Local News

Airport travel down nearly 95% in Durango

choose not to travel because of coronavirus

April 10, 2020

Local News

Vallecito reservoir managers aim to resolve contract disputes before summer season

Organizations are in delicate negotiations

April 10, 2020

Regional News

Silverton to Dolores: Be wary of allowing OHVs on town streets

Economic bump might not be worth the trouble

March 4, 2020

Local News

Vallecito marina is closed during legal dispute among managers

disagree over who can make financial decisions

February 20, 2020

Local News

Durango tourism rebounds in 2019, but not for all business sectors

year’s wet winter bolstered rafting companies, Purgatory Resort

January 14, 2020

Local News

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

Agencies working toward agreement that would require fee, officials say

November 26, 2019

Local News

More scenic byways expected within a year

Special thoroughfares touted for attracting tourists, economic development

October 8, 2019

Local News

Talk about town: Durango makes top 50 best places to live, barely

Durango was the only Colorado town to make a 24/7 Wall St. list of the best places to live in…

October 7, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Visiting Australia? You might see Durango

Hailing from the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia, Avila is an award winning travel and commercial photographer, whose articles…

September 21, 2019

Local News

Colorado Welcome Center hosting open house

invited to reacquaint themselves with center, see changes

August 23, 2019

Local News

Mesa Verde Country director joins state tourism committee

Kirkpatrick will help support rural tourism development

August 10, 2019

Local News

Almost two weeks later, woman swept away in stream remains missing

Authorities hope to find body as waterways recede

July 8, 2019

Local News

Ticks likely to thrive in cool, wet conditions

Insects can cause disease, paralysis in rare cases

June 27, 2019

Local News

Tourism office makes appeal to City Council for renewed contract

outlines specific goals, measurements of success

June 11, 2019

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park visitation down 8% in wake of fires, federal shutdown

Above-average snowfall also hurt tourism this year

June 11, 2019

Business

Lisak hired to lead Dolores Chamber

Volunteer enthusiast has background in marketing

May 15, 2019

Local News

Trails plan aims to put Silverton on map for mountain biking

Proposed system calls for 30 miles of new routes; seen as economic boon

May 13, 2019

Local News

BLM proposes trail changes across 100,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

is open for public comment

April 24, 2019

Local News

Durango train crew working to repair historic engine on loan

SP-18 broke down north of Durango earlier this month

April 24, 2019

The Tourism Effect

What is a Destination Marketing Organization?

First and foremost, Durango is amazing. I’ve had a love affair with Durango for many years, as have many of…

April 6, 2019