Elevation
6,512 feet above sea level.

Climate
Transition zone between semi- arid and mountain, summer daytime temps in the 70’s and 80’s, nighttime lows in the 50’s.

Population
Approximately 15,000 in Durango. Approximately 44,000 in La Plata County.

Town History
Durango was founded in 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, when they extended their line from Durango to Silverton in order to haul precious metals from high country mines. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad now hauls only tourists. Last year about 200,000 people rode the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.