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.
Beginning Monday April 27, non-essential retailers were allowed to begin curbside and delivery business and nonessential medical and dental procedures resumed. Beginning May 8th, personal services, in-store non-essential retail and in-person non-essential offices will be allowed to reopen.
State-Wide Measures
The following establishments remain closed:
- Bars, taverns, breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, wineries, clubs, etc. closed for on-premise consumption
- Gyms, yoga and fitness studios, bowling alleys
- Playgrounds
- Libraries
- Movie and performance theaters, opera houses, concert halls, music halls, museums
- Casinos
- Gatherings of more than 10 people are still prohibited
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 for curbside pickup
- Holiday Inn & Suites: Now open
- Blue Lake Ranch: 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 (Barbershop only): 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: June 5
- Purgatory Resort: Scheduled to reopen June 20
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
- Irish Embassy Pub
- 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
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
- Durango Doughworks: Take-out only
- Taste Coffee Durango: Take-out only
- Animas Brewing: Take-out & Delivery
- El Moro Tavern: Take-out
- Cream Bean Berry: Take-out
- Eolus Bar & Dining: Closed until further notice
- The Palace Restaurant Durango: Closed until further notice
- Nayarit Mexican Cuisine: Take-out and delivery
- The Bookcase & Barber: Closed until further notice
- Smiley Cafe: Take-out
- Carver Brewing: Closed until further notice
- Cuckoo's Chicken House: Curbside take-out
- RGP's: Take-out
- Denny's: Take-out
- 2nd Deli & Spirits: Pick up and delivery
- The Yellow Carrot: Take-out
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.
- Durango Train & Train Museum: Service suspended through June 22, museum closed
- Community Concert Hall Performances: Cancelled or rescheduled. See calendar for details
- Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast: Closed until further notice
- Wolf Creek Ski Area: Closed until further notice
- Powerhouse Science Center: Closed until further notice
- Durango Community Recreation Center: Closed until further notice
- Durango Public Library: Closed until further notice
- City of Durango Recreation Programs: Cancelled until further notice
- Women's Center: Closed until further notice
- The Rock Lounge: Closed until further notice
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 guideliens 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
- 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
- No Time At All Musical Theatre Showcase
- Narrow Gauge Day
- July 4th in Durango
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
- Hops & Hops
- Durango Wine Experience
- Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Barn Dance & Picnic
- Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Event Schedule
- Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
- Annual Spring Downtown Gallery Walk
- Animas River Days
- 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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