About Durango
Nestled in the Animas River Valley and surrounded by two million acres of the San Juan National Forest, Durango is a gem in the rough located in La Plata County, Colorado. Nature creates a playground of pine forests, aspen groves, rivers, lakes, streams and spectacular views all around. Durango is also within close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park, Durango Mountain Resort, and several natural hot springs. Durango is also considered a regional hub for commerce helping the population of Durango to increase at a steady rate. Durango is home to a four-year college, regional medical facility, modern commercial airport, and a wide variety of boutiques, specialty shops, galleries, and many diverse restaurants. We are proud of our three prominent historic districts: Main Avenue Historic District, East Third Avenue Historic Residential District, and the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad right-of way between Durango and Silverton, Colorado. Our mountain scenery and excellent quality of life make it a great place to visit, or even better, to relocate to.
Communities
Durango
Vallecito Area
Bayfield
Ignacio
Government
La Plata County
City of Durango
The State of Colorado
Activities
Local Activities
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Trail
Durango Mountain Resort
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Mesa Verde National Park
Durango Discovery Kids Museum
The Community Concert Hall at FLC
Durango Public Library
Durango Rec Center
Dalton Ranch Golf Course
Hillcrest Golf Course
Glacier Club Golf Course
Storyteller Theaters
Coopers' Sleigh Rides
Local Events
Music in the Mountains
Durango Film Festival
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Go Durango!
Durango Downtown
The Bar D Chuckwagon
Resources
Schools
Durango K – 12
Bayfield K – 12
Ignacio K – 12
Colorado Timberline Academy
Animas High School
Southwest Colorado Community College
Fort Lewis College
Health Services
Mercy Regional Medical Center
Durango Urgent Care
Animas Surgical Hospital
Media
Durango Herald
Durango Telegraph
Inside/Outside Magazine
Durango Magazine
