Happy Birthday, Durango!!! September marks 144 years of history, community, and growth. Durango was founded and established in September 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad as part of their efforts to reach Silverton and service the San Juan mining district. We honor those visionaries who founded our city, and we look forward to a bright future ahead. #LoveDurango | City of Durango - Government

Get ready to explore the incredible cultural history of La Plata County! From Native American, LatinX, and Black, all the diverse cultures have shaped this region into what it is today. Dive in with us and discover what makes this area so special! . Check out our new “History and Heritage” microsite: https://www.durango.org/about-durango/history/ . Funded by Visit Colorado . #visitdurango #visitcolorado #durango #colorado #laplata #laplatacounty #latin #hispanic #latinx #history #heritage | Visi