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- This wild western frontier found its footing as a mining town, but decades of hard work, love, and commitment by its community are what brought Durango to fame and stardom today. We’ve seen award-winning movies filmed, books written, and ideas created here. Athletes have shattered national records and made global news from our small town.
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Nov 30, 2009 · History. Durango Today. Facts & Figures. Fun Facts. Landmarks. Famous as Pancho Villa’s home state, as well as for its scenic waterfalls, hot springs and nature preservers, Durango is also...
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Although first settled in 1556, Durango was not officially founded until 1563. It was the political and ecclesiastical capital of Nueva Vizcaya, which included Durango and Chihuahua until 1823. Since colonial times the city has been known as a health resort because of nearby hot springs.
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For its history, Durango has been both a frontier and central Mexican entity, especially the city. During the colonial period, Durango eventually became one of the main cities of New Spain in part because it was both part of the center and periphery of the territory.
Durango was founded on July 8, 1563, by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Ibarra. During the Spanish colonial era the city was the capital of the Nueva Vizcaya province of New Spain, which consisted mostly of what became the Mexican states of Durango and Chihuahua.
Apr 29, 2019 · From Ross “the Fastest Skier in All of American History” Anderson and Olympian Ruthie Matthes, to world-class mountain bikers like Ned Overend, Bob Roll, and Missy Giove, these famous faces have called Durango home for its unrivaled outdoor terrain, trails, and community.
First explored by Europeans in 1562–63, Durango shared the colonial history of Chihuahua as a major part of the province of Nueva Vizcaya; the two became sovereign and separate states in 1823. Native American peoples rebelled often in their frontier areas during the 19th century.
Durango History. Durango's earliest residents were the Ancestral Puebloans, over 2,500 years ago. These ancient people enjoyed rich, fertile soil and abundant wildlife resources before moving to the mesas in the south and west of Durango, an area now encompassed by the Mesa Verde National Park.
