Love it or hate it, tourism plays a major role in Durango’s economy. Critics say unrestrained tourism is the cause of soaring home prices, parking shortages and traffic congestion, and the jobs the ...

Durango City Council has approved bylaws for the Durango Tourism Commission that aim to strike a balance between the tourism industry’s interests and the interests of residents. Councilors also ...

A La Plata County Sheriff notice marks the closure of the Animas River due to the Gold King mine waste spill, downstream from the mine, in Durango, Colo., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. The Animas runs ...

Durango, Colorado has long been known for its wide variety of outdoor activities, its delicious restaurants, welcoming hotels and cool summertime temperatures. This summer, visitors to the beautiful ...

Volunteer Jackie Cox tries to direct potential customers to the first Animas City Farmer’s Market in Durango, Colo., June 13, 2018. Durango lives off of summer tourism. With the state’s largest ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Denver, Durango and a trio of northern Colorado governments have “pre-applied” for state Regional Tourism Act incentives to help fund new tourist draws ...

Areas affected by mine waste flowing from Colorado to Arizona and New Mexico could be losing millions of dollars in tourism revenue. A state of emergency was declared in southern Colorado after the ...

The 416 wildfire has damaged tourism in communities such as Durango and Silverton. Photo by Grady James. The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals.