President’s travel ban is discouraging far more tourists than terrorists In 2015, Mesa Verde National Park received almost 550,000 visitors. The second week in August is usually the busiest week… April 27, 2017
Dynamics of pot make it unlikely fodder for marketing Kelsey Boyd, with Good Earth Meds, of Pagosa Springs, measures out marijuana to place into the industry standard green containers… March 6, 2017
Mesa Verde National Park visitation hits 17-year high could see 600,000 visitors this year December 8, 2016
Increased Colorado tourism attributed to national marketing seeks input on plan to maximize state tourism October 7, 2016
Historic McElmo flume awarded final funding $180,000 grant will refurbish structure built in 1890s August 26, 2016
More Sports Colorado Supreme Court: Ski resorts not liable for avalanches Dissenting justice says average skier can’t assess slide risks June 1, 2016
Business Steamboat sinks Durango in ‘Best Town Ever’ poll all Durangoans saddened by loss May 13, 2016
Business Durango, Steamboat vie for Best Town Ever Colorado towns neck and neck in contest May 7, 2016
Local News Mesa Verde plans limited sunrise tours at Balcony House The tour is limited to 25 people, and tickets are available only at www.recreation.gov, for $15 per person. The meeting… May 3, 2016
Local News Pot limits could be on the way out for Colorado tourists would repeal purchasing limits May 2, 2016
Local News Holiday seasonal sales, lodgers tax collections disappointing in Durango Lodgers tax declines; sales tax growth lower than expected March 10, 2016
Business Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad running full steam in 2015 Ridership was up 10 percent January 13, 2016
Local News Country’s largest national parks hit visitation records Federal officials are expecting another banner year in 2016 December 31, 2015
Local News Colorado still not sure whether legal marijuana made roads less safe unsure, and data remains rare December 31, 2015
Local News Briefs Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper got a jump on ringing in the new year by offering an engagement ring to girlfriend… December 31, 2015
Business Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable King Mine’s economic impact may be small, but natural gas raises questions December 28, 2015
Local News Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties December 9, 2015
Business Survey at Fort Lewis College in Durango: Marijuana not a major tourism driver add a slight competitive edge, FLC prof says December 9, 2015
More Sports Iron Horse Classic registration opens Friday in Durango who can’t come in person can register Saturday December 2, 2015
Business Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill November 30, 2015
Business How tourism officials calculate Gold King Mine spill in ad dollars news articles were instead advertisements, cost would have been $4 million November 30, 2015
