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

‘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

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

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

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

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

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

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

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

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

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

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

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…

Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango

Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango

aviation director says demand wasn’t there

February 16, 2022

Cortez Municipal Airport slowly recovering from pandemic downturn

Cortez Municipal Airport slowly recovering from pandemic downturn

Essential Air Service contract is up for bid this year; manager hopes for airline with more capacity

January 6, 2022

After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton

After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton

Fires, heavy snow and pandemic upended economy for three years

October 20, 2021

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars

October 16, 2021

Airport’s June passenger count hits record

Airport’s June passenger count hits record

of outdoor recreation keeps DRO running about 30% busier than national average

Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway

Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway

sees increase in number of tourists; superintendent to retire this summer

Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado

Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado

indicators suggest pent-up demand for outdoor travel

Durango airport welcomes daily flight from Salt Lake City

Durango airport welcomes daily flight from Salt Lake City

Air Lines begins seven-day service; two arrivals, departures expected later this month

D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado

D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado

Bradshaw saw a family-friendly attraction in railway’s future

Train lovers rejoice: Durango railroad will resume trips to Silverton

Train lovers rejoice: Durango railroad will resume trips to Silverton

passenger run to reach historic mining town was in October 2019

USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango

USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango

10-day road trip features extra Southwest adventures

February 11, 2021

Facebook group paints rocks, hides them around Farmington

Facebook group paints rocks, hides them around Farmington

‘It’s fun and I know it gives smiles’

February 3, 2021

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Thompson earned her way to top position on Durango railroad on trains

October 13, 2020

Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado

Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado

Durango predicts pent-up demand to boost tourism

September 22, 2020

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

cancellations give way to growth in recreational vehicle industry

Durango train visits Silverton, receives warm welcome

Durango train visits Silverton, receives warm welcome

D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains

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

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

Ski and snowboard gear and clothing adorn shop windows. Bicycles are parked on clean town sidewalks, ready for rent and…

Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towaoc closes

Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towaoc closes

Restaurant at Montezuma County’s second-largest employer serves to-go orders