3/12/2002
Submitted by Mark
of Phoenix, AZ |
Q: We are thinking of making a trip to Durango for the fourth of July. What are the fireworks laws there? Are firecrackers, bottle rockets, etc. allowed and sold in or outside Durango?
Thanks.
A: All types of fireworks are ILLEGAL in La Plata County. Durango has a great 4th of July fireworks display from Greenmont Cemetary which can be seen from anywhere in downtown Durango.
We recorded last year's display. You can see it by clicking here
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3/7/2002
Submitted by Frank Eley
of Chattanooga, TN |
Q: I would like to travel the San Juan Skyway from Durango to Silverton to Ouray to Teluride to Dolores to Cortez to Durango. My wife’s doctors have advised her to avoid altitudes above 8000 feet because she has problems with her blood pressure. Maps show the altitudes of several mountain pases along the route to be 10,000 feet or so.
Does that mean that the highway itself reaches those altitudes? Or does that mean that only the surrounding mountain peaks are at those altitudes? If the highway reaches those altitudes, is this only for a relative short distance, requiring only short time of exposure to altitudes higher than 8000 feet?
A: A good part of the time you are above 8,000 feet. The surrounding mountains are more than 12,000 feet a lot of the time. From the time you reach the area around Durango Mountain Resort through Ouray you will find yourself above 8,000 feet.
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2/21/2002
Submitted by SuzAnne
of Ogden, UT |
Q: We're coming to Durango the first part of June for a family reunion and would like to make a week-long vacation of it. Any suggestions of what to do/see in the area? We will be coming up from Page, AZ, stopping in Durango, and then continuing home to Ogden, UT.
Thanks!
A: This is a great question. There are several activities not to miss during a weeks stay in Durango. They include:
Ride The Durango & Silverton Train. Don't miss this experience.
Visit Mesa Verde National Park. It's one of the great wonders of the world.
Take a raft trip. During the month of June the waters are usually at their highest point. Rafting is a great family adventure.
Enjoy downtown Durango. The area has a lot to offer with shopping and dining.
Enjoy the Diamond Circle Melodrama at the Historic Strater Hotel.
If you have the strength and endurance, ride a mountain bike in the San Juan Mountains. The views are breathtaking.
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2/16/2002
Submitted by Ernie
of Fayetteville, GA |
Q: We'll be in CO on vacation on July 4th. Will Durango have fireworks ?
A: Yes, Durango has a great fireworks show from the cemetary acrros from downtown Durango. The best viewing spot in our opinion is in the parking lots between 7th and 8th and Camino Del Rio and Main Ave. The firworks start at dusk and usually last around 30 minutes. You can see a video from last years fireworks by clicking here Please note: You will need Real Player in order to see the video
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2/6/2002
Submitted by Dawn
of New York |
Q: How long will it take to drive from Durango to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon? In July.
Thanks.
A: We're not sure but we think it takes around 6+ hours.
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1/25/2002
Submitted by Gay Hicks
of Hollis, OK |
Q: Is it true that the road up the mountain to the ski area, Purgatory, is
so snow covered that only a 4-wheel drive is allowed?
A: Although you may need snow tires or 4wd a lot of the time, the road rarely requires the use of chains between Durango and Purgatory unless you don't have snow tires or 4wd. Trucks on the other hand will have to put chains on but this is usually North of the ski area.
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1/23/2002
Submitted by monica Burkhart
of Florida |
Q: What does the name Durango mean? Isn't it an Indian name? Thank You!
A: Durango was named after the town Durango, Mexico.
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1/23/2002
Submitted by Brittany Hardy
of Kerrville, Texas |
Q: We are planning a trip for Spring Break On March 15-21 and we were wondering what spring break was like down there?
One of friends owns a Condo there and we were going to go there but we would like to know what it was like during Spring break?
A: Spring Break is always busy in Durango. A lot of families come to Southwest Colorado during the month of March. The weather is usally nice and the snow is usually nice.
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1/21/2002
Submitted by Karl
of Denver |
Q: Will Durango host the Blue Grass Festival this year (2002)?
A: 8th Annual Durango Meltdown
4/12/2002 - 4/14/2002
A weekend of Bluegrass at various locations around town.
For more information call 970-385-7457
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1/5/2002
Submitted by Teresa McDuffie
of Durango |
Q: Previously I had found a site with free downloads of Durango screensavers. After my computer crashed I have been unable to relocate where I found them. Can you help me?
A: Please visit Colorado Screensavers and you can get your free screensaver.
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12/19/2001
Submitted by Julia
of Dallas, TX |
Q: I've heard there is a chapel at the top of Purgatory Mt. Who should I contact for weddings and vow renewals?
Thanks.
A: Contact A Durango Wedding. They are wedding planners in the area. If you are looking for a great photographer check out Branson Reynolds, Andys Photography and Thru The Lens.
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11/17/2001
Submitted by Dan Hart
of New york |
Q: I'm interested in mountain biking in Durango, I have read that this a premier location for this sport, however, I'm concerned about high altitude sickness. On your home page you indicate that Durango is at an elevation of 6,500 feet, which is below the usual 8000 feet associated with high altitude sickness, none the less I was wondering if high altitude sickness is a common complaint among those visiting and participating in sports.
A: High Altitude Sickness is an issue many people worry about when coming to Colorado. We can't give any medical advice but I know when I moved here, I was tired a lot of the time. My best advice for people who are concerned about it, is to see your physician before makiing the trip.
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10/6/2001
Submitted by dena
of california |
Q: i just wanted to let you know that the camera is very dirty, i think it is the window it is at that is dirty. just wanted to let you know.
A: The camera isn't dirty but the windows are and the afternoon glare makes it hard to see. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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8/19/2001
Submitted by Rico Johnson
of Albuquerque |
Q: Can you please recommend a cabin that I could rent with fishing and golf near
A: Nugget cabin is near Purgatory. You can find them on the web in our lodging section as well as Echo Basin.
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8/15/2001
Submitted by Travis Scott Luther
of Seattle |
Q: What is the population of Durango? What is the live music scene like? How many places offer live music and on how many nites a week can you find it?
A: The population of Durango city is about 16,000. There are many places in town with live music. Music can be found every weekend during the winter and every night during the summer months.
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6/27/2001
Submitted by Sheila Brown
of San Antonio, Texas |
Q: Is there any place to gamble ?
A: Sky Ute Casin in Ignacio about 20 minutes south is a fun place to gamble.
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5/16/2001
Submitted by DENA MAES
of CALIFORNIA |
Q: i love your live cam shots. but i noticed that it has been down for a few hours. any reason why? i am referring to the smelter cam for the train. i used to live there and love the train. please fix the problem so i can see the train again. thank you.
A: Our web cam is on an older computer. We get a lot of hits on it and sometimes it crashes the system. Whenever you see this please email LiveSupport@Godurango.com and we'll get it back up ASAP.
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12/13/2000
Submitted by Stuart
of California |
Q: What are winters like in Durango? How is the skiing to say Telluride or Aspen?
A: The winters in Durango are very mild. The average temperature in town during the month of January is 40 degrees.
The skiing at Durango Mountain Resort and Telluride is great. Durango has been voted one of the top ski areas for weather in the country.
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12/9/2000
Submitted by pj
of Magnolia Springs, Alabama |
Q: Every region has its cautions, wheather related most, but others man made (pollution). We have our hurricanes in the south and seem to lack a compassion for the enviroment. My brother in Arizona has a water shortage concern. You get the idea. With interest in moving to the Durango area what is yours? Man made and natural. pj Thank you for your time.
A: As for natural disasters, Durango can get a lot of Monsoonal moisture during the summer and fall months. A lot of the area is in flood zones.
Durango can be prone to wildfires as well. The forest service does a great job trying to keep the potential under control with controlled burns.
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12/6/2000
Submitted by Kimberly
of South Carolina |
Q: What is the closet 4-year college to Durango?
A: Fort Lewis College is located in Durango. It's a great 4 year college specializing in humanities, business and computer science. You can find their website at www.FortLewis.edu
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11/27/2000
Submitted by Bill Garis
of San Antonio Texas |
Q: We are planning a trip to your area during the last week of February with our Youth Group from our church.
We would like to know if there are any places in Durango to rent snow mobiles.
Where and what kind of prices are available.
Please let us know as soon as possible.
Do places have group rates?
Thank you
A: Outlaw tours provides snow mobile tours from the Lime Creek Road area through Cascade Village. You can find Outlaw Tours website at outlawtours.com
I'm not sure of the rates but they should be on their website.
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11/13/2000
Submitted by Brian Lee
of San Bernardino, CA |
Q: What are the closest (regional or larger) sized airports to Durango and what are their driving distances/times?
A: The closest airport to Durango is the La Plata County airport. Visit there website at DurangoAirport.com
The airlines which fly into Durango are United Airlines from Denver, America West from Phoenix and American Airlines from Dallas during the ski season only.
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11/11/2000
Submitted by edinkel
of KS |
Q: Are there places in the Durango area that specialize in marriage/honeymoons?
A: Not that I know of. I know of ministers and photographers but not wedding planning. If I find out differently I will make a modification to this entry.
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9/21/2000
Submitted by Diane
of Boise, Idaho |
Q: Will the Cowboy Poetry Festival be the held first week of October as previously
schedued?
A: As far as we know the Cowboy Poetry Festival is every October during the first weekend.
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9/20/2000
Submitted by dani
of flagstaff |
Q: What is the population of Durango?
A: The population of Durango city is approximately 16-20,000. The population of La Plata County is about 40,000. We will be updating these figures once the census is released.
We've looked for better information and the only other information we found about this was at the county's site.
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9/19/2000
Submitted by Vickie
of Orlando |
Q: Does Durango have a restaurant with a big indian sign?
A: The only 1 I think MAY have an indian sign is Christinas at the north end of town.
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9/19/2000
Submitted by barbara
of grapevine, tx |
Q: Where can we rent a car while we are in Durango?
A: You can Rent A Car in Durango by Calling any of the major car rental agencies such as:
Hertz 970-247-5288
Budget 970-259-1841
Avis 970-247-9761
Enterprise 970-385-6860
and
Rent A Wreck (Rent a 4-Wheel Drive Jeep) 970-259-5858
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9/4/2000
Submitted by Brian Thomas
of Washington |
Q: We are planning on hiking in the surrounding area, and my anxious wife is concerned about grizzly bears. Are there grizzly in the area?
A: As far as all research shows there are no grizzly bears in Colorado any longer. I can't promise this to be true but as far as I've been told, there hasn't been any grizzly attacks for quite some time. There are plenty of black bears though.
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8/30/2000
Submitted by Ramesh Narayanan
of Houston, TX |
Q: What will be the road condition during the thanksgiving weekend to drive from houston to durango?
A: If I could predict the weather, I would be rich. But since I can't I will say that the weather should be ok around thanksgiving as we don't usually start to get decent snowfall until mid December. The roads between Albuquerque and Durango are pretty much flat as you don't start climbing until you are north of Durango on the way to Purgatory. You can always find the weather out for Durango by going to the weather channel.
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8/23/2000
Submitted by Catherine Rice
of Colorado Springs |
Q: Is there a place where we can board dogs while we take the train trip? Thanks.
A: We called the train and they and they told us of two companies they recommend:
Willowtree Kennels which is about 5 miles north of Durango near Trimble Hot Springs. They charge $20 per day per dog or cat. You must have proof of all shots in order to board your animal with them. You can reach them by calling 970-259-0018. They recommend a minimum of two days notice but we would recommend calling before you leave on your trip. Willowtree only boards animals for the 8:15 or 9:00 a.m. train
The other location is Puppy Love Kennels which is located about 8 miles east of Durango. You can reach them at 970-259-3043 Although Puppy Love only charges $10 per day they have fees for having someone meet you before they open or after they close. The extra fees range from $5-15.
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8/19/2000
Submitted by Donna Herber
of Houston, TX |
Q: When are the Aspens in bloom?
A: Good Question. The Safest bet is usually the last week of September through the first week of October. However, we've had an extremely dry summer (eventhough we're getting rain now). The dry summers can lead to bad fall colors. If we find any reports on the fall color change, we'll post them here. If anyone else sees these reports please send us an email and we'll post the link. Send email to Info@GoDurango.com
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8/17/2000
Submitted by Debbie Jung
of Denver |
Q: What are the names and phone numbers for the golf courses in Durango? Thanks!
A: We have three great golf courses in La Plata County:
Hillcrest Golf Course 970-247-1499 without a website as far as I know
Dalton Ranch in the Animas Valley 970-247-4774 Website
Tamarron Resort 970-259-2000 Website
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8/8/2000
Submitted by Stuart
of Durango |
Q: What is the elevation of Durango?
A: 6,512 feet above sea level.
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8/8/2000
Submitted by Yeagley
of U.S.A. |
Q: Please send a schedule for the Durango & Silverton train.The Train's website doesn't show the schedule.
A: The train's schedule can be found by clicking here
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8/8/2000
Submitted by Darryl
of CA |
Q: We love your website's live cam, but we notice the time is often off by as much as an hour or more.
What's Up?
A: We moved the live camera to a computer dedicated to the camera. However, it's an older computer and the live cam takes a lot of resources from it. Thus the computer clock is sometimes off.
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8/8/2000
Submitted by Daniel Katz
of Seattle, WA |
Q: What are the most important things to see or do in Durango if I'm only going to be there for a weekend?
A: Well, the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge railroad is always a highlight, as is simply strolling through our lovely downtown, shopping, eating and relaxing.
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