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Encyclopedia > Durango, Colorado
Durango, Colorado
Location in La Plata County and the state of Colorado
Location in La Plata County and the state of Colorado
Country United States
State Colorado
Counties La Plata
Area
 - city  6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
 - Land  6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
 - Water  0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population (2000)
 - city 13,922
 - Density 2,047.4/sq mi (786.6/km²)
Downtown Durango, Colorado

Durango (Navajo: Kinłání) is a city in La Plata County, Colorado (USA). According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 15,501.[1] It is the county seat of La Plata County.GR6 Image File history File links La_Plata_County_Colorado_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Durango_Highlighted. ... La Plata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... List of 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado: Colorado counties Adams County - formed in 1902 from part of Arapahoe county. ... La Plata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 640 × 480 pixelsFull resolution (640 × 480 pixel, file size: 80 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Durango, Main Ave © 2006 Sascha Brück File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 640 × 480 pixelsFull resolution (640 × 480 pixel, file size: 80 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Durango, Main Ave © 2006 Sascha Brück File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not... Reading Adahooniigii — The Navajo Language Monthly Navajo or Navaho (native name: Diné bizaad) is an Athabaskan language (of Na-Dené stock) spoken in the southwest United States by the Navajo people (Diné). It is geographically and linguistically one of the Southern Athabaskan languages (the majority of Athabaskan languages are spoken... La Plata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... La Plata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ...

Contents

History

The town was organized in September 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad to serve the San Juan mining district. The D&RG chose a site south of Animas City for its depot after Animas City refused to pay a "dowery" to the D&RG. The city is named after Durango, Mexico. The word Durango originates from the Basque word "Urango" meaning "water town". Categories: Rail stubs | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | Colorado railroads | New Mexico railroads | Utah railroads ...


Geography

Durango is located at 37°16′N, 107°52′W at an elevation of 1988 meters (6523 feet). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Attractions

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango is nestled in the Animas River Valley surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. The Animas River - El Río de las Animas Perdidas or the River of Lost Souls - runs through downtown and boasts gold medal fly-fishing waters and is very popular for whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing. Durango is an outdoor activity paradise - Hiking, mountain biking, road biking, backpacking, rock climbing, hunting, off-roading, year-round fishing, kayaking, rafting and golfing - to name just a few. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 537 pixelsFull resolution (2946 × 1978 pixel, file size: 823 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Durango, Colorado Durango and Silverton Narrow... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 537 pixelsFull resolution (2946 × 1978 pixel, file size: 823 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Durango, Colorado Durango and Silverton Narrow... Located in southwest Colorado, the Animas River is a freestone fishery well populated with rainbows and browns and a few cutthroat and brook trout. ... Fly rod and reel with a wild brown trout from a chalk stream. ...


In the winter, Durango has easy access to five major ski areas, including the Durango Mountain Resort at Purgatory, located just 30 minutes north of downtown. Located 35 miles west of Durango is Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Ancestral Puebloan Cliff Dwellings. Durango is also well known for another historical attraction, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a heritage railway which travels from Durango to the historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado on steam-powered trains with rolling stock dating back to the 1920s and before. Mesa Verde National Park is a U.S. National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Steam locomotive of the D&SNG The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNG) is a narrow gauge heritage railway running between Durango and Silverton, both of which are in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... A scene on a heritage railway. ... Miners cabin at the edge of town Downtown The historic Town of Silverton is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of San Juan County, Colorado, United States. ... One of the last mainline steam locomotives built in the UK: British Railways Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 no. ...


Durango hosted the first-ever Mountain Bike World Championships in 1990. The first professional Mountain Bike World Championships took place in Durango (USA) in 1990. ...


Also Durango is home to the Snowdown Festival [2], an event which includes fireworks and a parade. The centerpiece, the parade, usually occurs the last Friday of January or the first Friday of February.


Transportation and Business

Durango is served by U.S. Highway 160 (the Old Spanish Trail) and U.S. Highway 550. Part of U.S. 550 offers high-speed access (primarily a 4-lane, divided highway) to Albuquerque, New Mexico. North of Durango, 550 is nicknamed the Million Dollar Highway. United States Highway 160 is an east-west United States highway. ... The Old Spanish Trail is a historic trade route which connected the northern New Mexican settlement of Santa Fé with that of Los Ángeles in California. ... U.S. Highway 550 is a spur of U.S. Highway 50. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Bernalillo Founded 1706 Government  - Mayor Martin Chavez Area  - City  181. ... The Million Dollar Highway stretchs for 75 miles in western Colorado in the United States and follows the route of US 550 between Ouray and Durango, Colorado. ...


It offers a regional shopping center and La Plata Regional Airport (actually located near Ignacio) is a major regional airport for southwestern Colorado. Durango-La Plata County Airport is serviced by United Express (United Airlines), US Airways, and Delta Air Lines. Durango-La Plata County Airport (IATA: DRO, ICAO: KDRO) is a public airport located southeast of Durango, Colorado. ... United Express is a brand name under which seven regional airlines operate feeder flights for United Airlines. ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ... US Airways is an American low-cost airline[1] headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ...


Colleges

Fort Lewis College is situated on a 500ft mesa (bluff) overlooking downtown Durango, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Pueblo Community College is a small community college located on Camino del Rio. San Juan Technical College, located outside of Cortez, Colorado, 45 miles away, offers EMT certification in Durango Fort Lewis College is a small state-supported liberal arts college located in Durango, Colorado. ... Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) is a current program that is building in schools around the United States. ... The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) is one of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education. ... Cortez is a city in Montezuma County, Colorado (USA). ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 13,922 people, 5,492 households, and 2,603 families residing in the city. The population density was 792.8/km² (2,052.4/mi²). There were 5,819 housing units at an average density of 331.4/km² (857.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.84% White, .50% African American, 5.51% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.12% from other races, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.31% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 5,492 households out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.83. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city, 16.6% of residents are under the age of 18, 26.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $34,892, and the median income for a family is $50,814. Males have a median income of $31,812 versus $25,022 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,352. 17.2% of the population and 7.3% of families live below the poverty line. 11.2% of those younger than 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older live below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Notable Residents

Image:Tom-danielson. ... Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami, Florida) is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, from 1965 to 1988, who retired as one of the most successful pitchers to ever play the game. ... Andrea Jaeger (born June 4, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. ... Missy Giove Missy Giove is a professional downhill mountain biker, among the best in the world, male or female. ... Edmund Ned Overend (born 20 August 1955) started in mountain biking in the early 1980s. ... Elaine Youngs (born February 14, 1970 in El Toro, California) is an American beach volleyball player. ... Bob Roll at the 2003 Tour of Hope in Washington, DC. Bob Roll was born July 7, 1960, in Oakland, California. ... John Cole may refer to the following people: John Cole (bobsleigh), who competed for the United States. ... Travis Brown is a common name shared by multiple people. ... Ross Anderson is a Native American speed skier. ... Ruidoso is a mountain resort town in Lincoln County, New Mexico, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. ...

Sister cities

Durango has two sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI): Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... The city of Durango (formally: Victoria de Durango) is the capital of the state of Durango, Mexico, located at . ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... An historic industrial town. ...

References in fiction

  • The 1999 movie Durango Kids describes a time tunnel in the old mines outside of Durango.[1]
  • Durango is the home of Alexander Mahone's wife and young son in the television series Prison Break.
  • Setting for the novels by Will Hobbs called Bearstone and Beardance

Alexander Mahone is a fictional character from the American television series Prison Break. ... This article is about a television series. ...

References

  1. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Colorado (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2006). Retrieved on 2006-11-17.
  2. ^ Snowdown

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External links

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Durango, Colorado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (750 words)
Durango is nestled in the Animas River Valley surrounded by the San Juan Mountains.
Durango is also well known for another historical attraction, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a heritage railway which takes visitors back in time from Durango to the historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado.
Durango is served by U.S. Highway 160 (the Old Spanish Trail) and U.S. Highway 550.
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