Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:36:48 +0000 Halloween in Durango– A Spooktacular Community Celebration https://www.durango.org/blog/post/halloween-in-durango-a-spooktacular-community-celebration/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/halloween-in-durango-a-spooktacular-community-celebration/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/halloween-in-durango-a-spooktacular-community-celebration/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Introduction to Halloween in Durango

When Halloween rolls around, the cozy charm of Durango comes alive with a spooky celebration. In Durango, Halloween is a community-wide tradition with trick-or-treat events and costume parades. A highlight Durango Halloween event is the Downtown Children’s

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Discover Blue Rain Gallery: A Vibrant Art Destination in Downtown Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/blue-rain-gallery/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/blue-rain-gallery/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/blue-rain-gallery/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Blue Rain Gallery, founded in 1993, fosters cultural appreciation, blending innovation with tradition and championing artistic diversity. For over 30 years, the gallery has curated a dynamic roster of over 50 artists, focusing on regional, Native American, and Studio Glass art. Representing

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Noel Night in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/noel-night-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/noel-night-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/noel-night-in-durango/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0700

Noel Night in Durango is a beloved annual tradition that takes place on the first Friday of December. On December 6th come and see how this festive celebration transforms Main Avenue into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer. Visitor or resident everyone is welcome to join in on the Noel

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How to Share the Road on Your Bike https://www.durango.org/blog/post/share-the-road/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/share-the-road/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/share-the-road/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0700

Now that summer is over, Durango’s streets are calming down, but that doesn’t mean we can stop paying attention while we’re riding our bicycles on the roads.

There are a few key steps bicycle commuters can take to keep everyone safe when we are sharing our streets:

Mountain Biking in Town

Obey Basic Traffic Laws

While

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Things to Do for Halloween and October in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/things-to-do-halloween-october/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/things-to-do-halloween-october/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/things-to-do-halloween-october/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600

As you’re playing in Durango this Halloween and fall season, there are so many things to see and do, it’s hard to narrow down how to spend your time here! Luckily, we’re providing you with a quick guide of what to expect this season.

Here’s a quick breakdown of things to see and do this Halloween

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Durango’s Epic Whitewater Season and How to Stay Safe for the Adventure! https://www.durango.org/blog/post/stay-safe-for-the-adventure/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/stay-safe-for-the-adventure/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/stay-safe-for-the-adventure/ Sat, 16 May 2020 18:00:00 -0600

Flowing directly through the heart of Durango, the Animas river is not a backyard treasure. As owner of Durango Rivertrippers, David Moler likes to say, “the Animas is a front yard amenity. Without it, our town probably wouldn’t be here.”

After an unforgettable winter of snow, the southwest has

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6 Ways to Spend Spring Break in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/6-ways-to-spend-spring-break-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/6-ways-to-spend-spring-break-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/6-ways-to-spend-spring-break-in-durango/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0700

I remember my first ever trip to Durango - a spring break vacation with the whole family. We stayed in a picture-perfect cabin outside Purgatory Resort and skied our whole week away. I fell in love with this little town and that trip is part of the reason I moved here.

Since that vacation, I’ve met

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10 Thoughtful Valentine Gifts you’ll only find in Durango, Colorado https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-thoughtful-valentine-gifts-youll-only-find-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-thoughtful-valentine-gifts-youll-only-find-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-thoughtful-valentine-gifts-youll-only-find-in-durango/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Fluent in the language of love is the town of Durango, Colorado. Whether you plan to cozy up in a log cabin by the fire, ride the train through a winter wonderland, or dine al fresco on a wintery peak, you’ll find reason to fall in love all over again from our romantic vacation destination.

With

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Mysteries in History - Understanding Southwestern Ghost Stories https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mysteries-in-history-understanding-southwestern-ghost-stories/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mysteries-in-history-understanding-southwestern-ghost-stories/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mysteries-in-history-understanding-southwestern-ghost-stories/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0600

Newcomers to Durango often face the same dilemma: we share a deep fascination with our town’s history but with little information to go on. We devour books, visit museums, take pictures of historical buildings and scan every plaque and sign downtown in hopes of new information to be learned. But

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Best Coffee Shops in Durango to Curl up in this Winter https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-coffee-shops-in-durango-to-curl-up-in-this-winter/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-coffee-shops-in-durango-to-curl-up-in-this-winter/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-coffee-shops-in-durango-to-curl-up-in-this-winter/ Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0600

Winter is settling in and you should be too, at your new favorite Durango coffee shop. There’s nothing like wrapping your hands around a hot cup of caffeine first thing in the morning. When the snow is dumping and your body is shivering, find the perfect place to warm your spirit and core.

Your

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