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United Airlines adds seasonal, nonstop flights between Durango and Houston

Winter service expands travel options between Southwest Colorado and Texas

DATE: Aug 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks passenger record, not stopping there

Long-term and short-term growth on display at DRO

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction at Cortez Municipal Airport will close runways overnight

Project will aid water drainage efficiency and improve the durability of airfield

DATE: May 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024

More seats, lower prices and greater convenience driving passenger decisions

DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

United Airlines will offer daily flights between Durango and Houston this summer

Service to run from June 26 to Aug. 18

DATE: Dec 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Municipal Airport renews contract with Denver Air Connection

Airline has provided services in Cortez for 20 months

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Pilot recounts story behind 2017 emergency landing near Kennebec Cafe, west of Durango

Rob Flannery came down on County Road 124 before pulling into a parking lot

DATE: Jun 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seasonal flights between Durango and Houston to return this summer

Twice-weekly flights will provide greater access to southeastern United States, Latin America

DATE: Jan 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

United Airlines introduces second Airbus to Durango market

Larger aircraft, maintained frequency represent increased seat capacity

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space

Spaceplane reaches 54.2 miles before gliding home

DATE: May 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico