Here are a few frequently asked questions:

• Where are there grocery stores?
• Where is there a pharmacy?
• Are there any stores open 24 hours?
• Where is the nearest U.S. Post Office?
• Where is the closest Airport?
• Is there a Movie Theater in Durango?
• Where can I work out?
• What is the weather like in Durango?
• What religious services are available?
• Just how do you say Durango or Mesa Verde?

Where are there grocery stores?

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Where is there a pharmacy?

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
28 Town Plaza
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 247-5057

City Market Pharmacy
3130 Main St.
Durango, CO 81301
970-247-9435

Walmart Pharmacy
1155 S. Camino del Rio
(970) 259-8755

What stores are open 24 hours?

• Durango Wal-Mart Supercenter
  1155 South Camino Del Rio
  Durango, CO 81303

• U.S. Post Offices in Durango

Where is the closest airport?

Regional: Durango-La Plata County Airport, Durango, Colorado
970-247-8143
International: Albuquerque International Airport
Albuquerque, NM

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Where is there a movie theater?

There are two movie theaters in Durango: Trans-Lux High Five Cinemas and Trans-Lux Gas Light Cinemas. Click here to find out what is currently showing in Durango.

Where can I work out?

Weight Training Facilities are available at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Avenue. The Recreation Center includes a gymnasium, a leisure recreational pool, a lap pool, fitness center, climbing wall, jogging/walking track, racquetball courts, babysitting, and community meeting rooms. For hours of operation and entrance fees call the Recreation Department at 375-7300.

Durango Community Recreation Center
2700 Main Avenue
Durango, TN 37863
Phone: 970-375-7300

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What is the weather like in Durango?

Durango is situated in the area of transition between the semi arid mountain valley and the arid mountain peaks. Summer temperatures are in the 70s and 80s. Nightly lows are in the 50s. Visit the Durango.com page for Durango Weather for more details.

For current Durango weather information, visit the National Weather Service page for Durango, Colorado.

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What religious services are available?

Many options for participation in religious services in Durango and the surrounding area are available. Please visit the Durango.com Durango Area Religious Services Page for more information.

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Just how do you say Durango or Mesa Verde?

The ultimate origin of Durango's name is probably from Durango in Spain. Most people say Durango like the "dur" in durable and the "ango" like tango or mango.

Mesa Verde is from the Spanish for "table" and "green". The mesas look like tables, and they are covered with greenery so they are "verde." Mesa is pronounced like "mace", but with an "ah" at the end. So you could saylook at the "mace + ah" and everyone would hear "mesa". Verde is similar to the english word "verdant," meaning green. You could say "ver" like in verge, and add "day" to make "ver + day". Of course it sounds best with proper Spanish pronunciation, but everyone will know what you are talking about if you practice before your visit.

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