“I would love to live here” is the usual sentiment when one visits Durango

Why I choose Durango:

     >History that is rich with the "can do attitude" with the miners of the late 1800's
     >Great education system from grammar school through college
     >Southwest weather at altitude: nice summers and livable winters
     >A community that helps one another
     >The new Mercy Medical Facility
     >Mountain biking, hiking, and running trails that are fantastic
     >Wildlife galore
     >Views everywhere you go
     >Restaurants that rival those in the "Big City"
     >The Animas River that flows through the heart of town
     >A vibrant downtown
     >Skiing only 25 minutes away
     >The enjoyment of life

I had been coming up to Durango from Arizona for about 6 years for vacations. Gradually through the years, every trip my family and I took was to Durango. I finally decided that the old adage “Home is Where the Heart is” was true and that I was going to follow my heart.

-Joe Burtoni