Tourism

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From marketing to management

Southwest Colorado tourist destinations are moving away from recruitment

November 27, 2023

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Visit Durango to premiere film celebrating area ski culture at Animas City Theatre

‘Send It Like A Local’ to be shown Nov. 18

November 4, 2023

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Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

is shown on TMZ, Daily Mail and The Late Show

October 12, 2023

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Visit Durango opens second round of Destination Advancement grant funding

$40,719 in total awarded to Durango Trails, Lola’s Place, Manna and Powerhouse

October 10, 2023

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The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado

Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same?

October 9, 2023

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Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town

Residents of the mountain town affirmed a decision made two years ago

October 4, 2023

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Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

September 21, 2023

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Animas Valley RV application submitted

resort proposal shrank from 306 stalls to 277

August 30, 2023

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Gas prices in La Plata County are rising again

in Ukraine and other factors causing fluctuation in local fuel costs

August 1, 2023

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Near-total solar eclipse could draw hundreds to Southwest Colorado

Corners and Mesa Verde National Park in path of maximum obscuration

July 20, 2023

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Durango City Council reaches compromise on where to send unspent lodgers tax dollars

Tourism group receives majority of funds with leftovers earmarked for EV chargers

July 7, 2023

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Tourists escape heat with holiday vacations to Durango

Hospitality, outdoor businesses say bookings strong during Independence Day weekend

July 5, 2023

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High-demand parking meters in downtown Durango receive fee increase

in rates aims to encourage more frequent turnover of spaces

July 3, 2023

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Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

June 21, 2023

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Drone show, other events planned for Independence Day weekend in Durango

aims for bigger and better July 4 celebrations through community partnerships

June 13, 2023

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Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?

customers are incentivized by high flows, while others are deterred

June 7, 2023

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Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA

will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization

May 26, 2023

Business

Motel Durango aspires to be outdoor hub with hostel rooms

renovations planned for the inn owned by Mountain Capital Partners

May 20, 2023

Local News

Photo: First train to Silverton

The first Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train to Silverton for the season makes its way through Durango on…

May 6, 2023

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Neighbors, Animas RV park developer clash over code

Neighbors have organized to try to halt development of a property along Trimble Lane

March 13, 2023

New Mexico

City of Aztec seeks community input on tourism plan

aims to determine who visits Aztec and how to plan tourism efforts

February 21, 2023

Local News

Durango ranked No. 1 Colorado tourist destination second year in a row

city scored 67th worldwide and 15th in the United States

February 16, 2023

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Tax survey should have included county residents, says Durango Chamber of Commerce director

City respondents ranked tourism marketing low on list of priorities Local businesses stand to benefit if Durango tourism officials can…

February 2, 2023

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Tourism marketing to retain largest slice of lodgers tax funds

Durango City Council considered asking voters to reallocate money to housing, child care

January 25, 2023