Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about Durango and La Plata County.
| Schools | |
| Durango 9-R Schools - Local Durango School information. | |
| Fort Lewis College - Fort Lewis College is Colorado's Public Liberal Arts College. Specializing in undergraduate programs in Arts, Science, Education and Business. Approx. 4,000 students. | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
| Colorado Capital Bank - See Judy Malone for great assistance with mortgage loans. | |
| Community Banks of Colorado - Contact Margie Sittner to help you with your local mortgages. | |
| First National Bank of Durango - Let Julie Cooley help you at First National Bank. For convenience and service, contact the locally owned bank. | |
| Southwest Mortgage - Locally owned Southwest Mortgage, Lisa Reed can help you with your home loans. | |
| The Mortgage Link - For professional mortgage service see JR Spies. | |
| Area Builders | |
| Dyerbilt Construction - Building relationships and homes. | |
| Lindal Cedar Homes - Custom Cedar Homes | |
| Will Construction - Quality Home Building. | |
| Area Churches | |
| Calvary Chapel - "Where the Sheep like to eat." | |
| Christ The King Lutheran Church - ALL are Welcome. | |
| First United Methodist Church - "Open minds, Open hearts, Open doors" | |
| Life Church - I came that they may have LIFE... | |
| St. Marks Episcopal Church - "One, loving, serving, reconciling community, bearing witness.." | |
| The River Church - See website for Service details. | |
| Area Information | |
| Durango Chamber of Commerce - Durango's Chamber of Commerce site with helpful community information. | |
| Durango City Government - City government information. | |
| Durango Community Concert Hall - Concert schedule for the concert hall at Ft. Lewis College. | |
| Durango Discovery Museum - Discover the old power plant in Durango! This is a great new project for Durango! Check it out! | |
| Durango Herald - Durango's news source. | |
| Durango-LaPlata County Airport - We just want to Fly! Durango (DRO) connects to Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX) | |
| Inside/Outside Magazine - Great publication for news and stories about recreational activies. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Southwest Colorado Home - Features properties and community information. | |
| Family Links | |
| Durango Discovery Museum - The Durango Discovery Museum will take visitors back to 1893 when the Durango Light and Power Company embraced a fledgling technology known as alternating current (AC) power! | |
| Durango Public Library - City library website. | |
| Family Fun Ideas - Family fun products, magazine, books, great resource. | |
| Feature Films for Families - Strenthening traditional values through entertainment. | |
| Focus on the Family - Focus on the Family website out of Colorado Springs. | |
| The Children's Museum of Durango - Durango's children's Museum features different exhibits and shows. | |
| Home Improvement | |
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| La Plata County | |
| County Government - County government website. | |
| County Tax Information - County Tax Assessor's website. | |
| La Plata County Economic Development - LEAD, LaPlata County's development leadership. | |
| La Plata County Geographic Information - Excellent county geographic resource for property locations and information. | |
| Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado - Excellent organization for Food, Agriculture, and Farm to School Programs. | |
| Land Owning | |
| Conservation Easements and Open Space - Colorado Open Lands | |
| Grazing - Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners for grazing on public lands. | |
| Grazing on Public Lands - U.S Bureau of Land Management | |
| LandOwning Colorado Style - Assistance available from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | |
| Livestock Laws - Livestock Laws and Brand Inspection | |
| Soils - Soil Tests | |
| Trees & Forests - Colorado State Forest Service | |
| Water - Division offices of Water Resources | |
| Water Quality - Water Quality Control Division of Public Health | |
| Weeds - Colorado Weed Management Association | |
| Wildlife - Local Offices of the Colorado Division of Wildlife | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
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| Recreation | |
| Durango Central Reservations - Central reservations for all activities and lodging. | |
| Durango Fishing Guides - 23 years of fishing and guide service. | |
| Durango Mountain Resort - Winter skiing thrills and summer hiking trails. | |
| Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge - Scenic narrow guage railroad tours. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Durango Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Coldwell Banker Heritage House - Our company website is full of more relocation, recreation and real estate information. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Rental Housing | |
| Action Property Management - Property Services. | |
| The Durango Herald Classifieds - Rental housing availability in the classified section. | |
| The Durango Property Management - Rental properties and Vacation rental management. | |
| The Property Manager - Rentals and Homeowner Management. | |
| State of Colorado | |
| Colorado Division of Water Resources - State of Colorado Water Resource Division for well permits and water information for the county. | |
| Living with Wildfires - Informing citizens about current efforts to prevent unwanted damage from wildfire on private and public lands. | |
| State Government - State of Colorado website for state level information. | |
| Staying Healthy | |
| Mercy Regional Medical Center - Medical excellence. Compassionate care. | |
| Nature's Oasis - Largest Selection of Organics 247-1988 | |
| Xango/Mangosteen Juice - Try Mangosteen Juice for your health! | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |