Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic Looking ahead to summer, local businesses project a minimal decline in customers May 10, 2025
A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley there enough space – and demand – to support it and similar ventures? April 16, 2024
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
Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation June 14, 2022
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
RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road failed to negotiate a corner on narrow alpine road June 15, 2021
Frontier Airlines to offer flights from Durango to Denver and Las Vegas Year-round service will begin in June April 13, 2021
Rockwood residents want relief from train departures north of Durango Homeowners say D&SNG passengers overburden small neighborhood April 1, 2021
‘Mask marshals’ bring Old West and COVID-19 awareness to Durango use historical themes in educational outreach to tourists March 15, 2021
Durango-La Plata County Airport adds daily flights to Salt Lake City service links Southwest Colorado passengers to Delta’s hub, offering 85 different destinations March 2, 2021
USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango 10-day road trip features extra Southwest adventures February 11, 2021
Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region January 9, 2021
Purgatory Resort boosts snowmaking operations fan guns replacing less efficient equipment November 17, 2020
End date set for bump-outs, but they will return Outdoor patios to come down Nov. 2; could be back as soon as April September 26, 2020
Primus restaurant to reopen after dealing with flood Father’s Day deluge destroyed floors, ceiling, walls and hardwood September 16, 2020
Durango-La Plata County Airport numbers down from 2019 Despite decreases, area benefits from relative strength of air travel to Rocky Mountains September 13, 2020
Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing August 8, 2020
Busy summer is pulling Colorado’s resort communities out of coronavirus downturn Resorts communities got creative this summer with open main streets and socially-distanced events July 31, 2020
How are local ski areas preparing for uncertain future in public health? Creek asks customers what precautions they expect this season July 30, 2020
What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado? technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from July 28, 2020
RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers cancellations give way to growth in recreational vehicle industry July 21, 2020
New Mexico spends $66,000 asking neighboring states to wear a mask Advertisements target big cities in Arizona and Texas, with increasing COVID cases July 11, 2020
Planning Commission allows hot springs to stay open until 10 p.m. staff revises conditions of approval; panel extends hours June 27, 2020
COVID-19 throws tourist marketers a curveball Durango saves paid advertisements for efforts later this year June 6, 2020
