Tourism - The Durango Herald

Galloping Goose museum proposes expansion in Dolores

New track would display freight cars

DATE: May 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Local museums thrive on tourism

Communities love their museums; they just don’t love them enough to keep them in business. Just like local retailers and restaurants, museums depend on tourists for attendance and revenue. S...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Silverton votes to retain, tweak existing ATV rules

Measures to open entire town, outright ATV ban fail

DATE: Apr 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Tourism Office director Bob Kunkel to step down

Bob Kunkel will stay until replacement is found

DATE: Feb 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Special events boost Durango train and sister companies

Rail Events the shining star of American Heritage Railways

DATE: Dec 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Mesa Verde National Park visitation hits 17-year high

Park could see 600,000 visitors this year

DATE: Dec 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Councilors clear hotel plan

The Durango City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to build a 100-unit hotel along U.S. Highway 550/160 between Allen Theaters and the Animas River. Premier Hospitality plans to ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

With openings delayed, ski resorts offer sledding, sightseeing

DENVER – This fall’s unseasonably warm weather has forced several Colorado ski resorts to postpone their opening day but some are still offering activities for visitors over the Thanksgiving...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Train ridership up 4 percent this year

Marketing, word-of-mouth and positive tourism drive numbers

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Valley Balloon Rally launches this weekend

Hot-air balloons to fill the skies starting Friday

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Increased Colorado tourism attributed to national marketing

Office seeks input on plan to maximize state tourism

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train goes lavender for cancer support

As the winner of the Lavender is the official color recognizing all cancers, including those that may not have a dedicated shade, such as pink for breast cancer or teal for cervical cancer...

DATE: Oct 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News