Durango Colorado in the national spotlight with visits from first lady, Michelle Obama, and upcoming visit with House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner!

Durango is in the national forefront with the upcoming presidential election.  Colorado has been one of the swing states in this election, and Durango is one of the communities that is in the bulls eye.

Last evening, First Lady Michelle Obama visited Durango and gave a campaign speech at Fort Lewis College, with 3,700 people attending.  This was the first stop in a two day tour of Colorado. 

In addition, House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner will join Congressman Scott Tipton at the Glacier Club for a round table discussion and reception on Sunday, October 21, 2012.  To our knowledge, this is the first time a speaker from the House or the Senate has ever visited Durango.

Last presidential election, John McCain campaigned in Durango.

All of these visits show the visibility and notoriety of Durango in the national spotlight.