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Some COVID-19 adaptations will have legs

Will bump-outs, remote work and high housing costs stick around?

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

10 little-known lodgers tax facts, figures

You’ve probably heard about the proposed lodgers tax increase. This April, 1-A will be the only question on the ballot besides the vote for new city councilors. If passed, 1-A giv...

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Durango-La Plata County Airport adds daily flights to Salt Lake City

New service links Southwest Colorado passengers to Delta’s hub, offering 85 different destinations

DATE: Mar 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s East Second Avenue hotel project still lives

Construction on dual-branded project should resume in spring

DATE: Feb 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

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

10-day road trip features extra Southwest adventures

DATE: Feb 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Maximize your Durango staycation this February

February is officially “Staycation Month” in La Plata County. With a lower number of visitors in town, affordable rates for staycation activities and plentiful powder, February is...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Proposed Durango lodgers tax increase to make April ballot

Additional revenue would go toward tourism, transit and the arts

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Time ticking on whether to ask voters for Durango lodgers tax increase

After decades of debate, consensus seems close

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New strategic tourism plan focuses on economic recovery and sustainability

Visit Durango is starting the new year with a fresh perspective on tourism and a new plan of action. This month, the tourism office has released the 2021-2022 Destination Managem...

DATE: Jan 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years

Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why we should consider ourselves lucky this year

This November marked my one-year anniversary of having moved to Durango. Wow, what a year it’s been. When I had just about settled into my new home ... BAM! COVID-19 cascaded over...

DATE: Dec 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect