Reviews & Comments
Durango, CO
Not what it used to be -
7/27/2008I was born and raised in Durango. I loved it and still do. However, there is no possible way to ever move back due to the lack of well paying jobs. I estimate you must make 150k+ to support a family of 4. The only industry is tourism (hotels, restaurants, and little shops) You can also make a good living as doctor or nurse, a lawyer, or a real estate agent. The problem with Durango and really the rest of Colorado is that many former Californians have moved in and jacked up the housing market. They brought their California attitudes with them. People definitely aren't as friendly as they used to be and drug use is a big problem.Traffic is a lot heavier and once public lands are now private or are being closed off by environmentalist-Nazis and special interest groups. What I miss most about Durango is how much there was to do in all seasons. 25 minutes to Purg, 2.5 hours to Lake Powell and Moab, trails right out of town, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting is great. The nightlife is ok in my book. Summer is busy with tourists, winter is a little slower but the college kids keep the town alive.