Local works with restaurants to bring European communal tables to Durango

Durango Visitation Up in 2025

The Durango-La Plata County Airport saw a 13% increase in travelers in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 563,009 visitors. This marks a 40% increase from pre-COVID-19 levels and the highest number of visitors in the past 25 years. Factors contributing to this growth include increased airline seat capacity, more flights to major hubs, and reduced airfares.

La Plata County housing prices rise as in-town Durango dips

In 2025, La Plata County saw a 2.8% increase in median home prices, while in-town Durango experienced an 8.5% decline, marking the first drop since 2017. Despite the dip, housing affordability remains a challenge for many residents.

Eyes on the snow

This winter, we’ve all had our eyes on the snow– or lack thereof – but the folks at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center are looking for a few more. The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (FoCAIC) – the outreach, education, events and fundraising arm of the

Ska Brewing Debuts Lo Dose THC Social Tonic In Colorado | Brewbound.com

Ska Brewing is kicking off 2026 with a new non-alcoholic, hemp-derived social tonic—perfect for Dry January and ski season in Colorado, or any other time you want to bring the bubbles without the booze. Introducing Lo Dose THC sparkling beverages.

Durango to Host 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World… | USA Cycling

Old news by most standards, but I thought I'd post it here in case people haven't seen it yet. Three major MTB events over the next three years! This will be a major project for Durango!

Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $267,000 - The Durango Herald

More than $276,000 was fraudulently transferred from Ballantine Communications, Inc's bank account by a suspect posing as an Alpine Bank representative. The Durango Police Department is investigating the incident, which did not impact employee paychecks or company operations. Alpine Bank's fraud unit and local bank officers are also involved in the investigation, which may be escalated to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

7 Classic Americana Downtowns In Colorado

Colorado preserves its rich heritage from the lucky gold strikes through the second half of the 19th century. When the gold dwindled, some places became ghost towns, while others continued into the 20th century, including Vail. Beyond the big-name resort corridors, many Colorado

2026 Snowdown is Coming!

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Colorado college student arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot - CBS Colorado

A student from Fort Lewis College in Colorado has been arrested for allegedly plotting to murder another student. Jackson Keller, 19, faces charges of criminal solicitation for first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon on college grounds. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.