The Animas River, known for its trout fishing, flows through the heart of the city and along Historic Downtown Durango.
Durango was formed by a railroad company in 1880 to supply nearby silver and gold mining operations.

The Animas River, known for its trout fishing, flows through the heart of the city and along Historic Downtown Durango.
Durango was formed by a railroad company in 1880 to supply nearby silver and gold mining operations.