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Downtown Durango

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

December 18, 2025

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future

November 27, 2025

Main Avenue bids goodbye to Tucson’s Barber and Styling

Main Avenue bids goodbye to Tucson’s Barber and Styling

‘Town icon’ Amador Tucson entering retirement after 51 years in business

August 11, 2025

Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene

Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene

store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator

Durango prepares parking permit program for downtown workers

Durango prepares parking permit program for downtown workers

explores cost of parking garage study

Former Olde Tymers building in downtown Durango is sold, being renovated for new tenant

Former Olde Tymers building in downtown Durango is sold, being renovated for new tenant

want to lease space to another restaurant

January 2, 2025

New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango

New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango

says business will feature small plate concepts

December 15, 2024

Nonprofit focused on service industry workers in Southwest Colorado names new leader

Nonprofit focused on service industry workers in Southwest Colorado names new leader

Majewski was program manager at In the Weeds before becoming its executive director

December 10, 2024

Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango

Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango

Wakeman looks to pass baton to youthful entrepreneur

November 5, 2024

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners

August 23, 2024

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to install 868 solar panels on buildings

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to install 868 solar panels on buildings

American Heritage Railways receives grant from USDA for green initiative

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities

Horseback Social added to Durango Cowboy Gathering

Horseback Social added to Durango Cowboy Gathering

A new event for the time-honored tradition

Roxy’s closes after sudden death of co-owner

Roxy’s closes after sudden death of co-owner

Business opened in spring 2023 and developed following in Durango electronic dance music scene

Orio’s Roadhouse, one of last exceptions to Colorado’s smoking ban, to go smoke-free

Orio’s Roadhouse, one of last exceptions to Colorado’s smoking ban, to go smoke-free

say it’s time to align with community values

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Suspects include eight men, four women and a child

January 10, 2024

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

causes extensive damage to kitchen area

January 2, 2024

Snow descends on Durango

Snow descends on Durango

Forecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area

November 24, 2023

New food truck brings Cajun twist to Durango

New food truck brings Cajun twist to Durango

Mountain High Diner looks fuel lunch time rush downtown

October 7, 2023

Lone Spur Cafe seized by Colorado Department of Revenue for failure to pay taxes

Lone Spur Cafe seized by Colorado Department of Revenue for failure to pay taxes

Business owes over $196,000 in delinquent taxes to the state

August 30, 2023

Longtime downtown Durango cafe closes after 42 years of service

Longtime downtown Durango cafe closes after 42 years of service

of building renovations, labor and staffing issues put Old Tymer’s out of business

August 17, 2023

Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co. cited for failure to pay wages

Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co. cited for failure to pay wages

employee was deducted payment for failing to submit written two-week notice

15-year-old opens Durango Oxygen bar on Main Avenue

15-year-old opens Durango Oxygen bar on Main Avenue

‘He's been doing it since he was 10. He doesn’t understand he's not grown up yet,’ says grandma