Tourism and leisure - The Durango Herald

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

Purgatory Resort boosts snowmaking operations

New fan guns replacing less efficient equipment

DATE: Nov 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why 2020 is the year to shop local this holiday season

The easiest way to give back this season, and help the Durango area through this difficult year, is to shop local. As our research shows, 62% of patrons to our shops and retail st...

DATE: Nov 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

New Mexico governor seeks tourism stimulus as cases increase

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proposed a $25 million stimulus package for the state’s tourism industry to offset the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Should Durango increase lodgers tax to support winter economy?

City Council considers 3% hike for April ballot

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A starring role for Southwest Colorado on ‘Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley’

With its autumn colors giving their first hint of the show to come, the San Juan National Forest played starring role on “Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley.” The CBS show, which has...

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism’s economic impact sans extra visitors

2020 has not been the best year for tourism. With stay-at-home orders, quarantines and public officials urging citizens to stay-put, tourism numbers have plummeted across the globe. ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Photos: Durango train races to fix bridge at Elk Creek

Railroad hopes to have repairs completed by end of fall

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

End date set for bump-outs, but they will return

Outdoor patios to come down Nov. 2; could be back as soon as April

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why join Visit Durango’s Board of Directors?

Visit Durango is currently accepting applications for our Board of Directors from now through October 31, 2020. The Visit Durango Board of Directors is organized by sector to ensu...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect