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 Durango
Statistics and Facts
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
History/Archeology
Surrounding Areas
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General
1. What does Animas mean?
The original name, Rio de las Animas Perdidas, translates to "the
river of lost souls."
2. What museums are in Durango?
3. Where can I find a scenic overlook in Durango?
Fort Lewis College, Kennebec Pass, and Animas Overlook. You'll
also find beautiful scenery simply by taking a walk around
the area!
4. Do you have a long-distance bus service?
Greyhound services Durango with buses to Grand Junction and
Albuquerque once a day.
5. What is the Colorado State bird?
Lark Bunting
6. About how many acres were burned in the Missionary Ridge
Fire?
70,000
7. Where can I find a recycling facility?
North City Market, Tech Center Dr., and Rim Dr.
8. When is the busiest tourist season?
Memorial
Day through Labor Day and the week after Christmas
9. What airlines serve the Durango Airport?
United Express, Delta, and America West (US Air).
10. What museum occupies an old stone schoolhouse?
The Animas Museum, located on the north end of town
on the corner of 31st Street and West 2nd Avenue. For
more information on the Museum, visit www.frontier.net/~animasmuseum
11. How much are the parking meters in town?
$.25 with a 2hour limit
12. Where can I get maps of the area? Phone books, a list
of hotels/motels with prices, current events calendar?
All are available at the Visitor Center in Santa Rita Park
13. Where is Santa Rita Park?
One half mile south of the 160/550 intersection in Durango.
15. Where can I find a list of things to do at night?
Check the Friday edition of the Durango Herald for
a full week's schedule or visit the Herald on-line at
www.durangoherald.com. The daily schedule is also on the back page of the 1st section of the Herald each day.
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