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1. Where are the nearest ghost towns?
Parrot City and La Plata City, both of which are found up La
Plata Canyon Rd. Animas Forks in Silverton.
2. How did the town of Durango get its name?
It was named after Durango, Mexico. "Durango" itself
means "water town."
3. Where is the Anasazi Heritage Center and how far is from
Durango?
The Center is located in Dolores, Colorado, 45 miles from Durango.
Visit their website at www.co.blm.gov/ahc/hmepge.htm or call
(970) 882-4811 for more information.
4. What company founded Durango?
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
5. Which of the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park
is the largest?
Cliff Palace, you can see pictures of Cliff Palace and learn
more about Mesa Verde at http://www.nps.gov/meve/.
6. What are some archeological areas of interest?
Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, Crow Canyon, Salmon Ruins, Aztec
Ruins, Anasazi Heritage Center, Canyon of the Ancients, Chimney
Rock, Lowry Ruin, and Hovenweep, see the archeological section
of www.durango.org for more information.
7. How did the wilderness get a name
like "Weminuche"?
It was named for a band of Ute Indians that once inhabited
the area.
8. In which nearby town did Butch Cassidy rob his first bank?
Telluride, CO, located about 120 miles from Durango.
9. What present day hotel housed the regions first bank?
The historic Strater Hotel in Downtown Durango. For more information
on the Strater's history and accommodations visit www.strater.com or call 1-800-247-4431.
10. Which nearby national monument has
a Ute name meaning "deserted
valley", and lies on the border of Colorado and Utah?
Hovenweep, approximately 100 miles west of Durango. For more
information visit http://www.nps.gov/hove/ or call (970) 562-4282
11. Is Mesa Verde open in the winter?
Yes, go directly to the museum; for hours of operation visit
Mesa Verde on-line at http://www.nps.gov/meve/ or call 970-529-4631.
12. How can I get to Mesa Verde from Durango and how far is
it?
Drive 38 miles west on Hwy 160 to reach the entrance gates
of Mesa Verde, http://www.nps.gov/meve/. The drive takes
about 45 minutes from downtown Durango.
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