Durango, CO
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| Population: | 14,751 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
The city experiences a dry, temperate climate.
Geography
Durango is in the southwest corner of Colorado, in the Animas River Valley and surrounded by the two million acres of the San Juan National Forest.
Cultural Attractions
The city is home to the Mesa Verde National Park, where Ancestral Puebloeans lived from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. The park has kept over 4,000 archaelogical sites intact, including 600 cliff dwellings.
Recreation
The Durango & Silverado Narrow Gauge Railroad, continuously run since its completion, offers scenic train rides through the canyons of the San Juan National Forest, the same route traveled by miners, cowboys, and settlers of the Old West.
Fun Fact
Ancient volcanic activity in the nearby San Juan Mountains has caused a high concentration of hot springs in the area.
| Unemployment rate [details] | 5.5% |
| Unemployment rate, 2008 [details] | 3.6% |
| Median household income | $37,499 |
| Average commute time [details] | 12.89 |
| Job sector list [details] | Advertising; Computer services; Construction; Education; Government and public administration; Health and medical services; Higher education; Manufacturing |
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UPS Driver Helper (Seasonal)UPS - Durango, COUPS is hiring individuals to work as temporary, seasonal Driver Helpers. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to... Posted date: 11/20/2009
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Assistant Restaurant / Food Service ManagerPizza Hut - YUM! Brands - Durango, COTo eat. To laugh. To share. That's why people come to Pizza Hut. It's the calling of our Assistant General Managers to make them feel like family with smiles, teamwork and dedication. If you're an experienced restaurant or retail assistant... Posted date: 11/19/2009
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