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Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

Taxes have never been higher for Colorado vacationers – but little of that revenue supports tourism

Taxes have never been higher for Colorado vacationers – but little of that revenue supports tourism

40 communities this year are budgeting $77 million in new or redirected lodging taxes to support housing, child care and…

February 25, 2026

Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024

Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024

seats, lower prices and greater convenience driving passenger decisions

January 25, 2026

Durango business owner frustrated national ghost tour company keeps using her address

Durango business owner frustrated national ghost tour company keeps using her address

‘I've emailed the guy, I have texted him, I've reached out to their toll free number’

November 24, 2025

7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police

7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police

Government leaders hope voters will approve initiatives to offset budget shortfalls

September 15, 2025

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic

Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic

Looking ahead to summer, local businesses project a minimal decline in customers

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

December 28, 2024

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

question would go to voters in November

August 12, 2024

Silverton’s Hardrocker Holidays games this weekend celebrate Colorado’s mining past

Silverton’s Hardrocker Holidays games this weekend celebrate Colorado’s mining past

Terry Rhoades, who mined for a quarter century, drills into solid rock during a mining games competition in Ouray in…

August 10, 2024

Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud

A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley

A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley

there enough space – and demand – to support it and similar ventures?

Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth

Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth

Across Borders Scenic and Historic Byway commission will receive $10,000 worth of tourism marketing consulting

December 10, 2023

Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

is shown on TMZ, Daily Mail and The Late Show

October 12, 2023

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

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

Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town

Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town

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

October 4, 2023

Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

September 21, 2023

Near-total solar eclipse could draw hundreds to Southwest Colorado

Near-total solar eclipse could draw hundreds to Southwest Colorado

Corners and Mesa Verde National Park in path of maximum obscuration

Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA

Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA

will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization

Juniper Basin Recreation Area nears Phase 1 of development

Juniper Basin Recreation Area nears Phase 1 of development

93-acre project will feature hiking, biking trails for a variety of skill levels

City of Aztec seeks community input on tourism plan

City of Aztec seeks community input on tourism plan

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

February 21, 2023

Idaho Springs gondola group wins $8.7M judgment against company that stole deposit

Idaho Springs gondola group wins $8.7M judgment against company that stole deposit

agrees that Virginia-based escrow company stole $4.5 million from the Idaho Springs Mighty Argo investors and created fake documents to…

September 1, 2022