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Tourism And Leisure

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

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

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

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

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

Many impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

DATE: Mar 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

The town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

DATE: Feb 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents can weigh in on new tourism survey

Visit Durango asks for feedback, ideas and opinions about moving forward

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry

In the era of fake news and conspiracy theories running amok, Durango’s tourism industry is not immune to myths, rumors and misinformation. The dissenters of the increase to the lodgers tax ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Visit Durango leadership defines new direction

On June 14, Visit Durango’s 14-member board of directors and staff gathered in the Oak Room at the Strater Hotel for the annual Board Retreat Strategic Planning. It was a full day of strateg...

DATE: Jun 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road

Driver failed to negotiate a corner on narrow alpine road

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visit Durango strengthens community roots

Like wildflowers during the dry season in need of rain, Visit Durango was previously under-resourced and not able to compete effectively with other destinations hoping for a strong economic ...

DATE: May 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Who is Durango’s ideal visitor?

As the language of the recently passed ballot measure, 1-A, states, 55% of the new lodgers tax will fund “Sustainable Tourism Marketing.” Stewardship is at the core of Visit Durango’s missi...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Purgatory Resort wraps up 2020-21 ski season

Major maintenance planned for Purgatory Village Express before next year

DATE: Apr 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Frontier Airlines to offer flights from Durango to Denver and Las Vegas

Year-round service will begin in June

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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