Downtown Durango - The Journal

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future

DATE: Nov 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Main Avenue bids goodbye to Tucson’s Barber and Styling

‘Town icon’ Amador Tucson entering retirement after 51 years in business

DATE: Aug 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene

New store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango prepares parking permit program for downtown workers

City explores cost of parking garage study

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Olde Tymers building in downtown Durango is sold, being renovated for new tenant

Owners want to lease space to another restaurant

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango

Owner says business will feature small plate concepts

DATE: Dec 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit focused on service industry workers in Southwest Colorado names new leader

Emilia Majewski was program manager at In the Weeds before becoming its executive director

DATE: Dec 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango

Cathy Wakeman looks to pass baton to youthful entrepreneur

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to install 868 solar panels on buildings

American Heritage Railways receives grant from USDA for green initiative

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News