In your minds eye it is beautiful. Think of Colorado and you can naturally picture incredible snow covered peaks with a brilliant blue canvass background hovering above a crystal clear river. The river is babbling as it churns off the rocks cutting a path through the forest of spruce, fur and golden aspen leading to a meadow of wild flowers and grazing horses. Off in the distance a deer and her young fawn are enjoying the bounty of the land. A heard of elk can be seen a mile down the river bedding down in the shade of the trees. Truly an awe inspiring sight.

This is not a painting, nor is it a dream. This is Durango, Colorado. We, who are lucky enough to call this home, enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year, Alpine skiing at Durango Mountain Resort, access to San Juan National Forest, days on the Animas River filled with kayaking, rafting or fishing, golfing at Tamarron Resort, Dalton Ranch Country Club or Hillcrest Golf Course, fine dining at over 25 wonderful restaurants, historical appreciation of the living train museum – The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail Road, and the Historic Strater Hotel with its Diamond Bell Saloon. With a short drive you can discover the ruins of the Native American dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park. All the beauty that accompanies living in a historic valley town, full of wildlife and born of the old west, are here to be enjoyed.

Durango is located in La Plata County in the South West corner of Colorado. Rich in history and lore, Durango has grown at a pace that allows for all the modern day conveniences one would expect coupled with the small town charm everyone loves. From high speed internet access via BrainStorm Industries to excellent health care services at Animas Surgical Center and Mercy Medical Center to international accessibility through Durango- La Plata County Airport – This town offers all the amenities of the good life.

This is a community where feeling comfortable, safe and appreciated is customary. It is a place where a simple wave hello is common. Visit the playing fields of the soccer leagues on a Saturday morning and the behavior of the children will remind you of era thought to be forever in the past. Stroll through the farmers market if you wish to select the locals’ latest harvest of produce and goods. Attend the annual winter parade called Snow Down and you will be astounded by the community participation. Catch a concert or dance at the Fort Lewis College Performance Center and you will be struck by the quality, variety and enjoyment offered so far from Broadway. Pick up the local newspaper, the Durango Herald, and read of a local family in need. You will be moved by the outpouring of assistance from within the community.

Yes, this is a small town (population in the county is approximately 37,000) but once you are here you will be wishing to call it home. With the God given beauty of our natural surroundings and the foresight of the town leaders to maintain tradition while still encouraging growth, people are compelled to enjoy the town of Durango and each other. This truly is a wonderful home and there is still room for you and room to grow!