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  Durango, Colorado Tourism and Vacation Website
Enjoy skiing at Durango Mountain Resort, fly fishing, rafting the Animas River, and mountain biking.
DURANGO, CO: With the last bit of snow falling in Durango, we turn our attention to an exciting time of year: springtime!
Durangos famous Bluegrass Meltdown, the Durango Home and Ranch Show, the Durango Wine Experience, a Motor Expo, and Rodeos are all coming up in April and May! Check out our monthly calendar on the Durango.org Website for a complete list of more exciting events coming up in the Durango area.
www.durango.org   (185 words)

  
  Durango - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durango is the name of both a state of Mexico and that state's capital city.
Durango (IPA pronunciation /duʲraŋgo/) is one of the constituent states of Mexico.
Francisco de Ibarra, the first to colonize Durango, settled this part of the vast northern province of Nueva Vizcaya in 1563, when he founded the capital city and named it Durango for his native town in Vizcaya, Spain; the foundation was just one in his larger program of initiating settlements through the province.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Durango_(state)   (393 words)

  
 Durango, Durango - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The city of Durango (formally: Victoria de Durango) is the capital of the state of Durango, Mexico, located at 24°01′N 104°40′W.
In the Spanish colonial era it was the capital of the Nueva Viscaya province of New Spain, including the present day Mexican states of Durango and Chihuahua.
In 2003 the city of Durango, Durango, had a population of 435,000 people.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Durango,_Durango   (107 words)

  
 Dodge - Durango - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Durango’s available eight-passenger seating and available folding 60/40-split third-row seat means everyone will be riding in style and comfort.
With an available 368-watt eight-speaker plus subwoofer Alpine® sound system and DVD rear entertainment system, Durango's audio and sound system lineups are as grand as the vehicle itself.
With a payload of up to 1,780 pounds¶ and a best-in-class§ 8,950-pound towing capability when properly equipped, Durango begs you to move it.
www.dodge.com /durango   (131 words)

  
 Group Ski Trips - Durango Mountain Resort
Durango Mountain Resort, formerly "Purgatory Resort", is located in the southwest area of Colorado, just 25 miles north of Durango, CO. They have some awesome scenery to go along with some great skiing and snowboarding.
There are lodging options on slope and back in the town of Durango.
Durango Mountain Resort has recently improved their snowmaking systems, creating the opportunity to get an early season jump on their base.
www.theskiguy.com /durango.htm   (198 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Durango, Durango, Mexico - (state) - Facts and Information
Arid to semiarid climate with greatest rainfall on W slopes of Sierra Madre Occidental, decreasing to E and N to arid Bolson de Mapimi, the driest part of state.
The early European settlers of Durango and Chihuahua (which were then called Nueva Viscaya) were strongly resisted by the native pop., but the mines and grazing lands continued to attract colonists.
Durango became a separate state in 1823, shortly after the Mexican revolution against Spain.
reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/D/D05179-durango.html   (347 words)

  
 Durango Colorado - mountain bike riding in Durango, Colorado - bike racing
Durango is located in the far Southwest corner of the state of Colorado.
Durango was established in 1880 and one year later the Denver and Rio Grande Railroads began to puff their way into and out-of the small mining town.
To complete a 22 mile loop from Durango (only about five miles of this loop is on the Colorado Trail), head west on 25th Street which will turn into Junction Creek Road.
www.bikeparts.com /trails/durango.html   (601 words)

  
 Durango, Colorado, for biking, skiing, vacations, and train rides
From Durango cabins, hotel packages and cabin rental packages, Colorado attractions and theaters to shopping and special attractions, Durango.com is your information resource for Durango, Colorado.
Durango.com offers lodging, hotel packages and Durango cabin rental packages, Colorado attractions and theaters to shopping and special attractions in Colorado, Durango.com is your #1 information resource for the Durango, Colorado area.
Durango, Colorado vacation packages and wedding or honeymoon packages are also available.
www.durangochamber.com   (131 words)

  
 Durango Colorado - Durango Downtown Vacation Travel and Relocation Guide
Durango Colorado is a small town rich with history located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.
Whether it is skiing or boarding at Purgatory, rafting the rapids of the Animas River, riding the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, cruzing your bicycle on Durango's many trails, or shopping in the historic downtown, this community offers a wide variety of activities to take part in.
Durango is not only a great town to visit, it is a wonderful community in which to live.
www.durangodowntown.com   (263 words)

  
 Visite México   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The landscape surrounding the city of Durango consists of semi-arid desert with a rich variety of flora and fauna
Outstanding features include a photographic exhibition of cave paintings as well as an intriguing section on the methods used in archaeological research.
The historic center of the city of Durango was declared a Zone of Historical Monuments in 1982.
www.visitmexico.com /wb2/Visitmexico/Visi_Estado_Durango   (404 words)

  
 Durango (Colo.) oral histories: inventory of records at SW Studies Center
Durango (Colo.) oral histories: inventory of records at SW Studies Center
Lifelong resident of Durango; her father was killed when she was 10.
Mike moved to Durango from McPhee Colorado at age 8 in 1940; his wife Rozanne is descended from long-time Durango pioneers and was born in Durango.
swcenter.fortlewis.edu /inventory/DGOOH.htm   (1450 words)

  
 Durango, Durango, Mexico
Approaching Durango, if my ass was not so sore from the bumpy road, I could have stopped and taken a picture of the mountain scenery 200 km outside of the city that would have looked strikingly similar to a picture at kilometer marker 10 only a few minutes outside the city.
Besides the frequent markers on the road stating distance to the next city, which I was beginning to distrust, traffic did increase near Durango.
I´ll return to Durango and head southeast towards the city of Zacatecas, skipping the western pacific beach cities of Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta and the upcoming festival in Mazatlan in favor of the colonial city of Zacatecas and a later stop on the western pacific in Acapulco.
www.dialdave.org /travelUpdate/Roadtrip2002/Durango.html   (1188 words)

  
 Home Page - Durango&Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango, Colorado
Durango was founded by the Denver and Rio Grande Railway in 1879.
The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year.
Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
www.silvertontrain.com   (162 words)

  
 Durango - Durango Downtown Quality of Life
Fisrt published in the local paper, The Durango Herald, as a series of articles on Durango's beginning years, the Durango Diary chronicles life in Durango in the 1880's and 1890's.
DURANGO LIGHT is an action-adventure novel about mountain climbing, romance, car chases, drug smuggling, and humor set in the Durango and San Juan Mountains area.
Amazon.com is pleased to have DURANGO DOWNTOWN in the family of Amazon.com associates.
www.creativelinks.com /quality/qolbooks.htm   (884 words)

  
 Durango Double - A Festival for Runners - Durango Marathon
A turn of the century, historic, mining town, Durango offers a downtown filled with Victorian charm, unique shops and world class restaurants and brew-pubs.
Take a ride on the world renowned Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, tour of the archeological wonders of Mesa Verde National Park, soak in the soothing waters of Trimble Hot Springs, and in October, relish the glorious autumn foliage of the aspen, oak, and cottonwoods.
The Durango Double: Run any one race or "Do the Double" by running aTrail Run on Saturday and a Road Race on Sunday.
www.durangomarathon.com   (259 words)

  
 Durango Colorado real estate by Rick Lorenz, Broker
more than Durango real estate listings, this is the award winning Durango, Colorado real estate web site for land, homes and ranches for sale in Durango and Southwestern Colorado.
View the Durango MLS listings on-line which are updated daily.
The first $17 you spend in Durango real estate should be to purchase this book!
www.buydurango.com   (351 words)

  
 Durango Vacation Rentals house - Blackjack Lodge-Convenient, Secluded, Cliffside Home @ Lake Purgatory
Blackjack Lodge sits atop sloping cliffs overlooking Lake Purgatory, with sweeping views of the Hermosa Cliffs, Spud, Engineer and Needles Mountains from its large picture windows.
Surrounded by groves of pine and aspen trees, it affords complete privacy, though conveniently located just one mile south of Durango Mountain Resort.
The large, open-plan family room has stunning views, a massive wood-burning, sandstone fireplace and state-of-the-art entertainment complete with Sony 51' Surround Sound TV, DVD/CD, VCR and stereo.
www.a1vacations.com /USA/Colorado/Aspen-Western-Southern-Colorado/vacation-house-Durango/p219186.htm   (495 words)

  
 2007 Dodge Durango Showroom From Chapman Dodge in Scottsdale, Arizona Dodge Dealer
Chapman Dodge is located at the Chapman Scottsdale Autoplex in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Our online inventory of Dodge Durangos is updated daily to ensure the greatest accuracy of in stock Dodge Cargers.
We reserve the right to make changes without notice and are not responsible for typographical errors.
durango.chapmandodge.com   (146 words)

  
 Doubletree Hotel Durango - Durango, Colorado, United States, Hotel
The Doubletree Hotel Durango, nestled in the San Juan Mountains, is ''picture perfect'' in every way.
As downtown Durango's premier luxury hotel, we offer service, value and all the comforts of home.
Whether you're planning a corporate conference, quiet retreat, or family vacation the Doubletree Hotel Durango is the perfect Colorado mountain escape.
www.bestlodging.com /sites4/48779/index.shtml   (288 words)

  
 SKI Magazine ~ Durango Hosts Music in the Mountains
Durango, CO - The 19th Annual Music in the Mountains Classical Chamber Concert Series is in full swing in and around Durango.
Durango Mountain Resort will host 11 of the 25 concerts in the Festival Tent at the base of Purgatory Mountain during the three week classical concert series.
The evening's festivities include a reception hosted by Durango Mountain Realty, a dinner from local fine cuisine restaurants and music from the 20's, 30's and 40's.
www.skimag.com /skimag/news/article/0,12795,1085828,00.html   (317 words)

  
 WebDurango Entertainment: Local Events in the Durango Area
Saturday, Durango Base Camp for the Arts, 3101 Main Ave.
Sunday and April 29, $12, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606.
Julie Marble-White is compiling the calendar: e-mail her at julie@durangoherald.com, post material to P.O. Box 3333, Durango 81302.
www.webdurango.com /entertainment/local_events.asp   (1159 words)

  
 Search Durango -Durango Colorado Real Estate and Relocation Information -Colorado Property for sale -Greg Fryback
Durango is located in La Plata County, Colorado, at the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 550.
While your in town, don't miss the scenic drive through the San Juan Skyway, which loops through the San Juan Mountains through several charming Colorado towns.
You must use your mouse to locate a spot on the bottom right of the image, which when clicked, allows the image to be viewed in actual proportions.)
www.searchdurango.com /durango/maps.htm   (146 words)

  
 Durango vacation rentals, Durango rentals CO, Cyber Rentals
Durango Vacation Rentals features Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Colorado.
Durango Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Colorado are an affordable vacation lodging option and are perfect for family vacations, group travel, weddings, honeymoons and family reunions or anytime you want more space than a hotel room affords.
To search Durango Vacation Rentals for specific travel dates enter your vacation dates in the Search for specific available dates box below and to the right of this text.
www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Colorado/Aspen-Western-Southern-Colorado/Durango/r6849.htm   (368 words)

  
 Find many diverse Durango recreational, cultural, heritage and outdoor activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This historic steam train has been in operation since 1881 and takes you from Durango to Silverton during the spring, summer and fall, and to Cascade Canyon in the winter.
Entrance into the Train Museum at the Durango Depot is Free with your train ride ticket.
Durango Nature Studies – Indoor and outdoor nature classes from wetlands to wildlands.
www.goeasytours.com /index.cfm?fa=cActivities.activitiesForDestination&dest=durango   (4739 words)

  
 Magnetite from Cerro de Mercado Mine, Victoria de Durango, Mun. de Durango, Durango, Mexico
Magnetite from Cerro de Mercado Mine, Victoria de Durango, Mun.
Cerro de Mercado Mine, Victoria de Durango, Mun.
Click here to view Cerro de Mercado Mine, Victoria de Durango, Mun.
www.mindat.org /locentry-38396.html   (69 words)

  
 Durango Magazine - For People Who Love Durango - Durango, Colorado
Complete details of how to prepare advertising materials or to submit manuscripts or photographs for publication in the magazine.
If you like what you see here, please e-mail us with your subscription information and you can enjoy Durango Magazine twice a year, sent to your home or business every Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.
No portion of the contents of this website may be reproduced in any manner without written permission of the publisher.
www.durangomagazine.com /index.html   (215 words)

  
 Doubletree Hotel Durango, Durango, CO - VirtualTourist.com
I think this is the only full service hotel in Durango.
Since it was off season, I got a room for $50 a night instead of the usual, which is around $150.
The restaurant is pretty good and the hotel bar is supposed to be a good weekend hangout.
www.virtualtourist.com /hotels/North_America/United_States_of_America/Colorado/Durango-757239/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Durango-Doubletree_Hotel_Durango-BR-1.html   (209 words)

  
 Doubletree Hotel Durango, Durango :: Hotel Details :: Jake.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The following hotels are near "Doubletree Hotel Durango" and include guaranteed amenities.
This Doubletree Hotel in Durango overlooks the Animas River in the San Juan Mountains, and is approximately 14 miles from Durango-La Plata County Airport.
Local attractions include skiing, approximately 15 miles away, and the San Juan National Forest, located 20 miles from the property.
www.jake.com /detail.php?hotelId=10228591   (343 words)

  
 Doubletree Hotel Durango | Durango | Doubletree Hotel Durango Reviews
Doubletree Hotel Durango is one of the best hotels I have stayed in for years.
I was shocked about the service and the fact they canceled my reservation and said it was my fault.
We checked in at last minute but got a very nice room with a door opening onto the river.
www.travelpost.com /hotels/Doubletree_Hotel_Durango/h13597   (371 words)

  
 Quality Inn and Suites Durango, Durango :: Hotel Details :: Jake.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The following hotels are near "Quality Inn and Suites Durango" and include guaranteed amenities.
Built in 1997, the Quality Inn and Suites Durango is conveniently located two blocks from the Riverwalk, a half-mile from historic downtown Durango and the Silverton Narrow Gauge Train, and 30 miles from the Purgatory Ski Area.
The hotel has an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, and fitness room.
www.jake.com /detail.php?hotelId=10070001   (276 words)

  
 Durango, Colorado News, Classifieds, Sports, Education, Business, Arts and Entertainment
Durango, Colorado News, Classifieds, Sports, Education, Business, Arts and Entertainment
Heading into an interview with a professional juggler, it's easy to imagine back stories, the kind that entail wicked stepmothers, running away to join the circus and a troupe of clowns.
For Durango's Brian Capsay, it will be a couple of days of well-earned rest and relaxation.
www.durangoherald.com   (183 words)

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