Tourism

Local News

Visit Durango survey seeks input from residents about its 2022 activities

Organization received about 250 responses as of earlier this week

January 19, 2023

Local News

City of Durango makes $180,000 in grants available for event marketing

can help pay for printed materials, advertising and social media campaigns

January 13, 2023

Local News

Photos: New sculptures on display at the Durango Welcome Center

Durango artist Christopher Warren shows off one of his two sculptures on display at the Durango Welcome Center on Dec.…

December 27, 2022

Local News

City lodgers tax data for October excluded an increase voters approved in 2021

Incomplete documents confuse last year’s collection sums

December 10, 2022

Local News

Visit Durango launches new holiday events program

Tourism office lends helping hand to organizations planning wintertime festivities

November 22, 2022

Local News

Visit Durango’s CitizenLab lauded at international tourism conference

engagement platform highlighted for its sustainability potential

October 27, 2022

Local News

Durango to ask voters for permission to keep excess lodgers tax revenue

wants to use about $1.1 million for housing, parking and the arts

August 17, 2022

Regional News

‘Reach up and touch the stars:’ The dark is starting to shine through Colorado’s astrotourism

Fork Valley Conservancy starts ambitious project to transform park into a nocturnal classroom

August 15, 2022

Local News

Durango ‘ambassadors’ help downtown tourists make the most of their vacations

in red-collared shirts answer questions, gather information about visitation

July 19, 2022

Local News

Early indicators suggest summer tourism on par with last year in Durango

In-state visitation increases amid inflation, higher gas prices

July 19, 2022

Business

Inflation hits Durango restaurants, leading to higher prices and fewer menu options

and chicken wings skyrocket in price, while labor and gas prices also drive up costs

July 18, 2022

Local News

Durango opens second round of applications for art, venue funding

$250,000 to be distributed among first series of applicants

July 14, 2022

Local News

Durango ranked No. 1 most loved Colorado destination in 2021, data analysis says

Software that monitors positive and negative feedback on digital media sites shows tourists are happy with their visits

July 13, 2022

Local News

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

July 11, 2022

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport’s temporary closure on track

Flights will be suspended 10 days in September to repave runway and replace lighting

July 5, 2022

Local News

Crowds turn out to celebrate July 4 in Durango

Picnic, concerts, parade draw locals and visitors for food and fun

July 5, 2022

Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022

Local News

Durango opens application period for art and venue projects up to $50,000

Lodger’s tax revenue to support murals, performances, festivals and facilities

May 29, 2022

Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

May 18, 2022

Local News

Photos: Narrow Gauge Day marks first train of the season to Silverton

Terry Saxon cooks up 540 hots dogs midway through Narrow Gauge Day in 2022 for the Durango & Silverton Narrow…

May 7, 2022

Local News

Durango falls in Final Four of Strongest Town Contest

Planner represents the city in podcast interview

April 9, 2022

Business

Durango Hot Springs draws record number of visitors in 2021

$10 million remodel paying off for new owners

March 15, 2022

Local News

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022

Local News

Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango

aviation director says demand wasn’t there

February 16, 2022