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Visit Durango accepted into Colorado’s Accessible Travel Program

25 organizations to receive training, accessibility resources

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hotel rooms in the mountains are filling up for the season

Hotels in Colorado’s mountain towns are starting to book up for the upcoming ski season. So far, winter bookings for resort communities across the U.S. are mostly flat compared to the same t...

DATE: Nov 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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’

DATE: Nov 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters in some Colorado communities begin to chafe at taxing tourists to pay for local services

Some communities say ‘no’ to filling dwindling coffers with tourist dollars

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nationwide ghost tour company stole material for its Durango tales, local business owners say

Founder of US Ghost Adventures says no one owns history

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Tourism Advisory Commission adopts bylaws addressing conflicts of interest

College, residents, businesses and tourist attractions represented on board

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

More Durango visitors booking hotels at last minute

Trend may reflect economic caution – or a thrill of spontaneity

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s new Tourism Advisory Commission aims to balance industry insight with community voices

City’s merger with Visit Durango finalized

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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