2 • Durango,Colorado Gold may have attracted prospectors to the San Juan Mountains, but the railroads ensured Durango’s future. Established in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad as a center for mining, agriculture and cattle interests, Durango preserves and protects all aspects of its Western heritage. No visit is complete without a ride aboard the historic, steam-powered Durango-Silverton Railroad. The 45-mile ride through the breathtaking beauty of the San Juan Mountains


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