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DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tragedies on waterways affect rafting industry

COLORADO SPRINGS– River guides in Glenwood Springs have safely escorted hundreds of rafters this year, delivering tragedy-free thrills on the Colorado River. But try telling that ...

DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango’s star rising in City of Angels

Residents in Los Angeles are learning a little more about Durango. Los Angeles Times travel reporter Christopher Reynolds recently soaked up Durango’s rugged charm and is sharing ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Raging Animas River keeps first-responders busy

Capsized boat on Vallecito leaves 4 with hypothermia

DATE: Jun 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Durango the 'Best Town in America?'

We're in the running for Outside magazine's contest to pick the best place in America

DATE: May 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pot tourism in Durango?

Few expect sustained jump in visitor numbers

DATE: May 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Glacier Club getting ready to grow

Golf course expansion, luxury hotel envisioned

DATE: Apr 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

O’Brien out as tourism office director

DATO to begin search for next leader

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hawaii town: Stop sending tourists

In Kailua, tourism economy is too much of a good thing

DATE: Nov 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

Niche markets help drive local economic impact

We all know someone who has a unique passion for a certain activity or hobby – foodie or fly-fisherman, art enthusiast or history buff, dog lover or bird watcher, extreme mountain biker, soc...

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Destination Durango

Route 66 motel catches mural fever

Once-troubled property blossoms with splash of color, Hollywood kitsch

DATE: Jul 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

S.W. Colorado: A dozen vacations in 1 destination

To highlight the quantity and diversity of activities in the Durango area, the Durango Area Tourism Office launched a new campaign: “A Dozen Vacations in One Destination.” This m...

DATE: Jul 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Destination Durango