Tourism

Local News

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains

May 29, 2020

Local News

Durango applauds collaboration ahead of restaurant reopenings

Government and economic leaders push for unity

May 24, 2020

Local News

Order to shelter in place makes ‘ghost town’ of Telluride

community hangs on after coronavirus rules shut down tourism

March 28, 2020

Local News

Ax-throwing range could be coming to Durango

Ax throwing, an increasingly popular sport, may be coming to Durango. Pictured here is Kick Axe Throwing in Brooklyn.Associated Press…

February 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Galloping Goose reunion tour planned for July

Historic rail cars to shine in July

January 19, 2020

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

Pine River Times news

Bar D Wranglers make big splash in The New York Times

The Bar D Wrangler’s Chuckwagon was featured on pages C1 and C2 of Saturday’s The New York Times.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

September 17, 2019

Local News

Durango airport experiences busiest June ever

Passenger traffic up 8% compared with same month in 2018

July 21, 2019

Local News

Train, hotels and Mesa Verde reporting strong numbers

were packed during Fourth of July holiday, weekend

July 15, 2019

Local News

Durango sales, lodgers taxes dip during snowy March

may have kept some visitors away

June 19, 2019

Local News

Feasibility study considered for Montezuma County convention center

Determining potential market, location and size is needed, organizers say

June 11, 2019

Business

Theme park to star ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Twilight’

Lionsgate Entertainment World will offer several adventures including a virtual reality motorcycle ride based on “Twilight,” a maximum-security prison breakout…

May 22, 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

Southwest Life

Galloping Goose to run winter excursions on Durango & Silverton railroad

Motorized rail car will travel up Animas Valley

February 9, 2019

Local News

Artistic tribute to 416 Fire cub donated to Durango Welcome Center

Tourism office plans to promote wildfire prevention next year

November 12, 2018

Local News

Dolores seeks insight from Cortez as it considers pot sales

Dolores hears from other towns that allow them

October 25, 2018

Local News

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

Local News

Fall colors arrive early in Southwest Colorado

in high country appear to be peaking this weekend

September 21, 2018

Local News

Fall colors arrive early in Southwest Colorado

in high country appear to be peaking this weekend

September 21, 2018

Southwest Life

Drones help create detailed maps of ruins in Ute Mountain Ute park

Photogrammetry builds 3D models of cliff dwellings, rock art panels

July 26, 2018

Local News

$100 gift cards will go to lucky Durango visitors

1 per day will be awarded to downtown shoppers through Aug. 31

July 23, 2018

Local News

Talk about town: Durango named one of America’s coolest small towns

Durango was named the fourth coolest small town in America by the website Budget Travel.Durango Herald File Each year, the…

July 19, 2018

Local News

Mancos town board gives green light to long-delayed RV park

Amended agreement will allow unfinished park to open

July 17, 2018