We are constantly monitoring changes due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The San Juan Basin Public Health office has ordered "Safer La Plata" for the county. This approach involves a phased reopening of businesses in the area. At this time masks are required in all public places and places of business in Durango & the state of Colorado.
Business Reopenings
The following businesses have announced a reopening date. This list is not all inclusive and will be updated as information becomes available.
- Duranglers: Now open
- Holiday Inn & Suites: Now open
- Blue Lake Ranch: Now open
- Soaring Tree Top Adventures: Now open
- Maria's Bookshop: Now open
- Vallecito Resort: Now open
- Siesta Motel: Now open
- Durango Popcorn Depot: Delivery, shipping, take-out
- Honey House Distillery: Now open
- Honeyville: Now open
- 4 Corners Riversports: Now open for curbside pickup
- Alpine Heli Tours: Now open
- James Ranch Market: Now open
- Lone Wolf Cabins & Getaways: Now open
- The Springhill Suites: Now open
- Kinfolk Retail: Now open
- Roll Bike: Now open
- Tippy Canoe: Now open
- Bookcase & Barber: Now open
- Spaaah Shop & Day Spa: Now open
- Lively: Now open
- Get Fused: Now open
- Dalton Ranch Golf Club: Now open
- Hampton Inn Durango: Now open
- Schneider Skate Park: Now open
- Hillcrest Golf Club: Now open
- Peaks and Tides: Now open
- Scenic Aperture: Now open
- Salt 360 Float: Now open
- White Rabbit Books & Curiosities: Now open
- San Juan Anglers: Now open
- Crow's Closet: Now open
- Durango Outdoor Exchange: Now open
- Rimrock Outfitters: Now open
- Durango Adventures: Now open
- Doubletree Hotel: Now open
- Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers: Now open
- Powerhouse Science Center: Summer camps available
- Purgatory Resort: Now open
- Durango Train & Train Museum: Now open
- Old Hundred Gold Mine: Now open
- Durango Community Recreation Center: Now open
- City of Durango Recreation Programs: Limited programs available
- Ghost Walk Durango: Now open
- Guild House Games: Now open
Restaurants With Reopened Dining Areas
Beginning May 27, restaurants in Durango may open for in person dining under specific guidelines. The following restaurants have reopened for in-person dining. These locations may also continue to offer take-out and delivery services. Check with each restaurant for hours, capacity information and services offered.
- Grassburger
- Homeslice Pizza
- The Mahogany Grille
- The Diamond Belle Saloon
- Gazpacho
- James Ranch Grill
- CJs Diner
- Durango Diner
- 11th Street Station
- 81301 Coffee
- Primus Durango
- Highway 3 Roadhouse & Oyster Bar
- Bird's
- Fired Up Pizzeria
- Durango Joes Coffee
- Seasons of Durango
- Lone Spur Cafe
- Oscars Cafe of Durango
- Ken & Sue's
- East by Southwest
- Switchback Durango
- Balcony Durango
- Zia Taqueria
- Nini's Taqueria
- Kennebec Cafe
- Burger Theory (inside Holiday Inn & Suites)
- Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.
- Steamworks Brewing
- Derailed Pour House
- Singletrack Cafe
- PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar
- El Moro Tavern
- The Bookcase & Barber
- Durango Doughworks
- Animas Brewing
- Cream Bean Berry
- Taste Coffee Durango
- The Palace Restaurant Durango
- Nayarit Mexican Cuisine
- Smiley Cafe
- The Yellow Carrot
- Carver Brewing
- Eolus Bar & Dining
Restaurants Open For To-Go Services
Restaurants, coffee shops and select breweries may choose to offer delivery, carry-out, walk-up, drive-through or window service to the public. For information about services offered by specific restaurants not listed on this page, please visit their individual social media pages or contact them directly.
- The Ore House: Closed until further notice
- Durango Coffee Company: Delivery & curbside pickup
- Cuckoo's Chicken House: Curbside take-out
- RGP's: Take-out
- 2nd Deli & Spirits: Pick up and delivery
Business Closures
At this time, the following businesses remain closed. This list is not all-inclusive. Businesses will continue to be added as information becomes available.
- Community Concert Hall Performances: Cancelled or rescheduled. See calendar for details
- Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast: Closed until further notice
- Durango Public Library: Curbside pickup only
Lake Nighthorse
Lake Nighthorse will reopen from May 15-17 from 9 am to 4 pm. At this time, it will open to paddlers only. Beginning May 22, the lake will reopen to paddlers and motorized boats (with the same hours) that have a valid green seal and receipt to verify inspection and decontamination. At this time, no full decontaminations will be conducted at the lake.
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park reopened to visitors as of May 24th. Park officials request that you follow guidelines for maintaining a 6 foot distance from other visitors. Entrance stations will be accepting credit cards only at this time.
Cancelled and Postponed Events
We will continue to update these events with new dates as information becomes available to us. Check our Durango event calendar for events that are still happening.
- Women Outside Adventure Forum
- WholeExpo
- True West Rodeo
- The Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run
- Taste Of Durango: Durango’s Premier Food & Drink Festival
- Steamworks Half Marathon
- Spring Historic Narration Coach
- Spring Goose Excursions To Silverton
- Spring Goose Excursions To Cascade Canyon
- Spring Goose Excursion To Narrow Gauge Day
- San Juan Brewfest
- Rocky Mountain UkeFest
- No Time At All Musical Theatre Showcase
- Narrow Gauge Day
- Music in The Mountains
- Kennebec Mountain Run
- July 4th in Durango
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
- Hops & Hops
- Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show
- Durango Wine Experience
- Durango Playfest
- Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Barn Dance & Picnic
- Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Event Schedule
- Durango Blues Train: August 28th & 29th
- Durango Blues Train: August 20th, 21st & 22nd
- Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
- Annual Spring Downtown Gallery Walk
- Animas River Days
- 4th of July Fireworks
- March Spring Goose Train Excursions
For the most up to date information on closures and what businesses are offering for services and goods at this time, we recommend calling businesses and event organizers directly. Dates for closures and reopenings are subject to change as the situation is fluid and unpredictable.
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